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Counselor-in-Training Program 2019
(ages 12 - 15)

 

  Counselor-in-Training Program (ages 12 - 15)

Do you have a passion for nature, gardening, and creative play? Enjoy being a role model for younger children and like to get your hands in the dirt? The Arboretum's Counselor-In-Training program may be the perfect fit for you! Share your skills and bring your imagination and creativity to the Arboretum--join the fun as we play, garden, create, explore and learn together!

The Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program is designed to provide opportunities for responsible, positive youth mentors to increase leadership skills by sharing a passion, knowledge and enthusiasm for the natural world with younger campers and gardeners. CITs will assist Day Camp, Children's Garden, and/or PeaPods program staff in providing a safe, supportive, and exciting experience for all participants, as well as helping out with other projects.

Top 10 Benefits of being a Counselor-in-Training (CIT)

  1. Gain valuable experience while doing something meaningful this summer
  2. Take advantage of resume-building opportunities while serving as a role model, mentor, and teaching assistant in the Arboretum's summer programs
  3. Share your passion for science, gardens, and the outdoors, with younger kids
  4. Develop useful life skills in leadership and time-management
  5. Meet new friends
  6. Log volunteer hours and give back to the community 
  7. Receive first-aid instruction and other training that can be applied to future job/volunteer opportunities
  8. Work with caring adult mentors 
  9. Be a valuable part of a fun, supportive, creative team
  10. Have FUN!!
 Teen counselor in training assisting campers with a project

Job Descriptions
  Interested?


 Applications are closed for 2019.

SAVE THE DATE!!
Approved applicants must attend a mandatory one-day CIT orientation on
Monday, June 10, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Attending this session is a mandatory requirement to become an Arboretum CIT.

Questions?

Call 612-301-1210
or email: ArbEdu@umn.edu
 

 

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          Sat - Sun, noon - 4 p.m.
Email Arboretum Education at
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Member Perk!

Arboretum Members may invite non-members to attend a class with them at the discounted member rate! Simply register for all participants at the same time in the same order and select the "member" rate for each person at checkout.

Cancellation Policy

Prior to registering, please review the cancellation policy

Waitlist

The best chance of being enrolled in a sold out class is to add your name to the waitlist. Click the orange "waitlist" button and complete the steps, or call 612-301-1210. There is no obligation to register if a spot opens. If the waitlist shows enough demand, additional class sessions may be added.

Program Quick Links

FREE & LOW COST
          PlantMaker Studio
          NaturePlay for Wee Ones
          Garden Fun Stops
          1-Hour Tram Tour
          Guided Walking Tours 
          StoryTime
          Q&A at the Yard & Garden Desk

YOUTH & FAMILIES
Youth+Adult Together Programs
       Ages 3-5 with adult
       Ages 5-12 with adult

Summer Youth Programs
       Ages 6-12 Groups/Summer Field Trips
       Ages 5-13 Weekly Children's Garden
       Ages 5-7 Day Camps
       Ages 7-11 Day Camps

ADULTS
Gardening & Horticulture Classes
      Gardening - General
     Houseplants
       Edible Gardening
       Landscape & Design
      Floral & Botanical Crafts
      Seasonal Holiday
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       Special Access Experiences
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       Mixed Media
       Floral & Botanical Crafts
       Jewelry & Wearable Art
       Fiber Arts
       Stone Balancing & Sculpture
       Open Art Studio
       Seasonal Holiday
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       Photography
       Special Access Experiences
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       Dine with a Chef
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       Birds
       Trees
       Signature Guided Walks
       Shinrin-yoku
Nature-Based Therapeutics
       Shinrin-yoku

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