CIT Pre-Summer Opportunities And Requirements
Pre-Summer Interactive Discipleship
Upon acceptance into the program, we will send you in May & June (through Facebook or email) six interactive studies on core biblical teaching. Called On Your Mark, these studies offer you the opportunity to grow in your understanding of God, plus to interact with the CIT Counselors on spiritual issues faced in ministry.
Operations Support Crew
This challenging position offers experience in a variety of areas of service including food services (dishwashing, dining room set- up, and kitchen), maintenance (house-keeping, janitorial and work projects) and specialized activity areas such as lifeguarding or challenge course instructing if qualified. Applicants are required to serve on Operations Support crew at least twice:
At Least One Weekend in the Spring (March to June).
This is an excellent pre-summer opportunity to serve God, meet us personally, talk together about the CIT program, and get answers to any questions you may have. Exceptions may be made if you live too far away or have other valid reasons.
At Least One Week in the Summer (in addition to your three-week CIT session).
You may apply to serve up to six weeks on Operations Support Crew, but at least one week will be required. Those serving on OSC for more than one week will receive a Summer Staff shirt and will be able to attend the pre-summer CIT Challenge Course Instructor Training Workshop for no charge.
Simply mark on the CIT application all the weeks and weekends you are available to serve, and we will contact you to confirm which week(s) and weekend(s) we would like you to come.
Please keep in mind that once you are accepted to an Operations support Crew position, we are counting on your commitment to be here for those weeks and weekends.
Optional CIT Challenge Course Instructor Workshop
Date: May 5-7, 2023
If you desire to serve in a dynamic high-adventure setting, this is for you. Experience the joy of offering challenges to people of all ages that will build their self-confidence, communication, problem-solving, and team-work abilities.
Highlights:
Learn to lead rock-wall climbing and ropes course activities — including first-hand experience on many elements. You will get an intensive theoretical and experiential introduction to adventure program planning, how the elements work, group facilitation skills, technical skills, and safety and risk management. Belay school training will be provided for beginners. No previous experience is necessary.
Certification:
Participants who complete this workshop successfully will achieve Qwanoes Challenge Course Instructor Level One.
Workshop Coordinator & Leader:
Julie Bayley (Associate Director) and the Recreation Coordinator
To Register:
Call or email us. Space is limited (priority to accepted CIT 2024 applicants).
Cost:
$96 (or free for those accepted to CIT 2024 who are serving on OSC for more than one week in the summer).
Other Pre-Summer Options
There are many opportunities to connect with others and serve before the summer.
Cowichan Valley Youth Night - "ONE" • Jan. 20, 2023
Join youth groups throughout the Cowichan Valley!
Missions Central SERVE • January 27-29, 2023
Visit us at our Qwanoes booth!
LiftOff Island • Feb 3-5, 2023
This weekend adventure with youth groups on Vancouver Island includes music, spiritual challenge, a night game, pool invasion, activities like the challenge course and more!
Qwanoes Retreats • Mar to June
Help on Operations Support Crew or invite your family! Choose from our Juniors Retreat, Spring Family Retreat and Summer Family Retreat.
Qwanoes Open House • June 10, 2023
Help on staff or come as a guest with your family!
Experience our Kaléo Program • Jan to Apr
Discover what our Kaléo program is all about by experiencing it yourself for a night or two!
As heard from previous CIT's at Qwanoes
"I learned that I need to look at people through Jesus' eyes—not focusing on my own needs but always lifting others up, helping and encouraging them."
"I saw God work through the staff in such a strong way and for the first time realized how powerful prayer is."
"I have lost count of the number of times people have encouraged me here."
"To be in a place where God is, working for Him, learning about Him and spreading His good news was an unforgettable, life changing experience!"