SAMBICA takes leadership and spiritual growth to the next level in our Emerging Leaders Intensive Training Experience (ELITE). ELITE programs offer 4 different levels of involvement to learn to work within a team, develop work and life skills, earn service hours for school, work with campers, build friendships and grow spiritually. Check out the descriptions below to see where you can become a part of an ELITE team at SAMBICA.
*All High School E.L.I.T.E. programs are eligible for at least 60+ hours of volunteer credit for school.
Entering grades 9 - 10
Cost: $270 Early Bird Price*: $250
SITs make camp happen for hundreds of children each week by working in various areas around camp. Daily small group times and mentor relationships produce significant personal growth and development.
Entering grades 10-11
Cost: $445 Early Bird Price*: $425
In this day program, LITs work alongside SITs in daily service activities but have their own training and small group times. The second week includes a week long overnight wilderness camping experience filled with team building and leadership training.
Cost: $315 Early Bird Price*: $295
CITs and PITs spend time specifically focused on learning about working in camping ministry and how to work with children. CITs and PITs stay overnight during the week and enjoy fun and enriching night events.
Junior Counselors work alongside resident camp counselors and supervise campers during counselor's breaks. JCs participate in daily worship, small group times and night events with other ELITEs. JC session dates will be individually customized to include three or more weeks during the summer.
Staff In Training (SIT)
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Dates |
Early Bird Price* |
After June 1st |
Availability |
| June 20 - July 9 |
$250 |
$270 |
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| July 11 - July 30 |
$250 |
$270 |
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| Aug 1 - Aug 20 |
$250 |
$270 |
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Leader In Training (LIT)
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Dates |
Early Bird Price* |
After June 1st |
Availability |
| June 20 - July 9 |
$425 |
$445 |
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| July 11 - July 30 |
$425 |
$445 |
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| Aug 1 - Aug 20 |
$425 |
$445 |
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Counselor In Training (CIT) or Program Assistant in Training (PIT)
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Dates |
Early Bird Price* |
After June 1st |
Availability |
| June 20 - July 9 |
$295 |
$315 |
CLOSED |
| July 11 - July 30 |
$295 |
$315 |
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| Aug 1 - Aug 20 |
$295 |
$315 |
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Junior Counselor
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Dates |
Early Bird Price* |
After June 1st |
Availability |
| 3+ variable weeks |
$365 |
$385 |
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* Early Bird Special: All campers that register and pay in full by June 1st recieve $20.00 off the cost of registration for each camp they register for. Registration and final payment must be postmarked no later than June 1st to receive the discount. This special may be applied along with a discount. Discounts and Scholarships are available!
After registering for an ELITE Session, CIT/PIT and JC participants are required to apply for admittance into the desired ELITE program. SIT and LIT participants do not need to apply to the program. All Counselors in Training, Program Assistants in Training, and Junior Counselors must be approved for the program through an application and interview process.
Steps for Admittance into the ELITE Program:
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Register for the ELITE sessions desired
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Complete the ELITE Application
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A SAMBICA staff member will schedule an interview time with the ELITE applicant. (Interviews will be conducted in person or by phone.)
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Applicants will receive notification of approval by a SAMBICA staff member
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Welcome to the ELITE Program
