Sugar Bay's CIT Course/Gap Year Program
Taking a “gap year” has become a popular term among high school graduates. A “gap year” is an extended study leave before a student begins tertiary education, and is intended to give students more time to figure out what career/ degree they would like to pursue.
Many school leavers have decided to work as a camp counselor at Sugar Bay during their gap year to reap the benefits that come with the job. Camp counselors have the opportunity to earn an income without sitting in an office all day. This job appeals to many young adults, because of the casual and fun working environment, as well as the travel opportunities it opens up to work at international summer camps.
Besides supervising & mentoring children, the job requires counselors to be playful, social, active and enjoy the beach & outdoors. Further perks include accommodation, food and the opportunity to meet people from all over the world.
Students who are between 18 and 28 years old, may apply to become a camp counselor at Sugar Bay. All successful applicants will be invited to participate in the staff training program, which extends over two weeks. Trainees are constantly evaluated, and upon completion of their training, the suitable candidates are selected and will be offered a position as a counselor.
During their staff training, beneficial qualifications are attainable in First Aid, CPR, child psychology, activity instruction, theory and practice of teaching; which are all valuable additions to a CV. In addition to taking a break from the formal schooling environment, camp counselors have the opportunity to develop their leadership skills, improve self-discipline and gain valuable work experience.
Adults (18-28 years old) can apply to work as a camp counselor at any time, and will be notified about the next available staff training dates if their application is successful. The counselor application can be downloaded from Sugar Bay's website, on our “Work for Us” web page.
Some learners have already made the decision to take a gap year long before Grade 12. It is for this reason that Sugar Bay also offers a Counselor in Training (C.I.T) program for learners 17 and 18 years old. This program allows learners to complete their counselor training beforehand, during a school holiday so that they are able to start working as a counselor straight after graduating high school.
The next CIT course at Sugar Bay (for teens 17 & 18 years old) will be held from 27 Dec - 8 Jan 2017.
Working as a camp counselor is a great way to make the most of a gap year in order to obtain greater clarity with career ambitions. Many counselors have described Sugar Bay as a “sanctuary” where they can be free from the desolation of everyday life and be allowed to go on a journey of self-discovery.
Gap years may not be necessary for all students, but it is definitely worth serious consideration. University drop-out rates are significantly too high to ignore. Unfulfilled employees working in dead-end jobs are just as common to find. In this sense then, it is better for students to avoid rushing into a career or degree and taking the time to make the right decision can prove to be more valuable long-term.
For more information about the CIT course, please contact Ruvika on (032) 485 3778 or email holidays@sugarbay.co.za.
For more information about staff training and counselor applications, please contact Tape on (032) 485 3097 or email staff@sugarbay.co.za.
Alternatively, you can read the information about these gap year opportunities on our website at www.sugarbay.co.za .
For more information about staff training and counselor applications, please contact Tape on (032) 485 3097 or email staff@sugarbay.co.za.
Alternatively, you can read the information about these gap year opportunities on our website at www.sugarbay.co.za .
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