CIT 2
What’s it Like at Camp?
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Well, camp is a bit different depending on where you go. GSMH has four resident program centers, or four camps where you can stay as you participate in the programs listed on pages 13–19 of this Camp Guide.
(Girls must have completed CIT I and grade 10 prior to attending this session) You’re ready for the final step to becoming that great leader, role model and counselor that you had as a camper. The second part of the CIT experience will build on your skills and include an internship with a unit. You will learn about scheduling, personal care, day planning, how to carry out programs, break down and teach new skills, and what to expect as a potential staff member. Get ready as we ramp up you leadership skills.
Cherokee Ridge Program Center: Cherokee Ridge is situated on 1,100 acres in Wayne County. There are three units that have screened cabins and sleep four campers each. All units have running water and latrines. Showers and flush toilets are located at the pool. Activity areas include a lake for canoeing, pool, horseback riding, and archery.
This session is two weeks, but you will not spend the weekend at the program center.
Finbrooke Program Center: Finbrooke offers a variety of outdoor experiences on 200+ acres in Christian County. The units have a variety of sleeping areas which include small cabins, perma-tents and platform tents; each sleeps four campers. Running water and a shower house with flush toilets are in each unit. Activities include a ropes course, climbing tower, zip line, archery, a pool, and canoeing on the Finley River.
Session 4 & 5: July 7–12 and July 14–19 at Finbrooke Sessions 5 & 6: July 14–19 and July 21–26 at Latonka Fee: $300/girl
Mintahama Program Center: Located just outside of Joplin, Mintahama sits on 180 acres. A 12-acre lake is used for canoeing and paddle boating. The units have a variety of sleeping areas which include platform tents, screened cabins, tree houses, and a bunk house. All units have running water and latrines. Shower facilities are located at the pool. Activities include boating, swimming, archery, and a nature center.
What Should I Bring? You’ll receive a confirmation packet in the mail after May 1. It will include a packing list, health history form, health examination form, (if required) medications form and directions to camp. Everyone who attends camp for more than a day is required to have a health examination form completed, signed by a physician, and brought to camp on the first day of camp. You will not be able to stay if you don’t bring this with you. Ask your parents to make a doctor’s appointment for you now to avoid delays and be sure to make and keep a copy of the completed health form before turning it in.
Latonka Program Center: Latonka is located in a scenic cove on Lake Wappapello. This program center offers a variety of activities such as hiking, canoeing, paddleboating, swimming in the lake, and features a ropes course with low/high elements including a zip line. There are three established cabin units which have easy access to a shower house with flush toilets. Sleeping cabins are screened and have lighting and ceiling fans. Each cabin sleeps up to six campers.
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