2024 Summer:
Counselor-In-Training Program for TEENS
APPLICATION FORM

COUNSELORS-IN-TRAINING:

For teens ages 13 to 18, we offer the opportunity to register for our single skill classes, and learn the skill of that class alongside the younger children in more of a leadership role as Counselors-In-Training. CITs will gradually be given more responsibility in leading the skill as they develop and learn for themselves. Each CIT will be paired with a Lead Teacher for each of our single skill classes throughout the summer, and will receive guidance on teaching the skill as well as working with younger children. Because we pair CITs with Lead Teachers, there is NO need for your teen to have specific experience with any particular skilll; your teen will learn the skill as they participate in the class.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
When applying, your teen may choose which classes he/she would like to attend as Counselor-In-Training (see schedule of classes below). By choosing these classes, your teen is committing to attend the full class as Counselor-In-Training from 9am to 2pm that day. When possible, we ask CITs to arrive a half hour before the class starts to help with setup, and to leave a half hour after class ends to help with cleanup.

Ideally, a Counselor-In-Training will attend an ENTIRE WEEK (Tuesday through Friday) of classes, but we are open to your teen choosing whichever one-day classes they are available to attend.

ACCEPTANCE IN PROGRAM:
Once we receive the completed application, we will review it and may request a brief meeting/interview with your teen. If your teen is accepted as a Counselor-in-Training, we will send you an invoice for the total number of classes they have registered for. (See below for cost breakdown). Your teen's spot is not secured until the invoice is paid in full.

Teens must display maturity and willingness to coorperate with the Lead Teachers. We reserve the right to remove your teen from the program at any point if he/she cannot demonstrate these qualities.

IMPORTANT:
We will have an orientation class (date tbd) for all teens prior to your their first day as a Counselor-In-Training. Attendance at the orientation will be required and we will have flexible date/time options for this orientation to ensure this can happen.

COUNSELOR IN TRAINING FEES:
Your teen will gain valuable skills while attending the classes, along with one-on-one support from a Lead Teacher during the day. You will be invoiced for the entirety of your teen’s summer schedule and payment must be made to secure their spot.

You may mix and match ANY one-day classes to create your TEEN'S schedule for the summer ($55 per class).
Register for all classes within a week (Tu/W/Th/F) and receive a 20% discount ($175 per week).
Or register for ALL 32 individual classes this summer and receive a 30% discount ($1,230 per summer).

SCHEDULE:
See below for details.

NOTE: There are NO CLASSES the week of July 2nd to 5th.
NO CLASSES on Mondays.

All class activities are accessible for a wide range of skill levels.
Though the single-skill will always be as listed, the specific projects described within each class may vary depending on weather and availability of materials.

YOUR TEEN'S INFORMATION

Teen's Name *

First Name

Last Name

Teen's Birthdate *

(mm/dd/yyyy)

By June 11, 2024, my teen will be: *

between the ages of 13 and 18 years old. (All Counselors-In-Training MUST BE at least 13 years old by the time the program begins.)

Teen's Home Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Please ASK YOUR TEEN why they are interested in this Counselor-In-Training program and write THEIR response below; please also list any previous experience they have in assisting programs or working with children, or experience gardening/farming. *

(This could include your teen's particular interests/skills, experience coaching or babysitting, or any familiarity with gardening, etc).

Colorado’s Child Care Licensing Act

PLEASE NOTE: Colorado’s Child Care Licensing Act allows certain child care facilities to be exempt from licensing requirements. Dharma's Garden is NOT licensed as a child care facility.

A child care license is NOT required for:

A special school or class operated for a single skill-building purpose. Single skill building includes activities or instruction in one subject area. A single skill program includes the development of an individual skill which does not include naptime periods or overnight care, or any other time children are not engaged in that specific activity. Any time activities other than the identified single skill are provided; the program is no longer considered a single skill program and must obtain the appropriate license. Meals and snacks may be incorporated into the single skill request.

CHOOSE YOUR TEEN'S CLASSES

Choose Your Teen's Weeks

Once you select your weeks, the specific classes will be displayed below. Each week contains 4 one-day classes, Tuesday to Friday, 9am to 2pm. [NOTE: There are NO CLASSES the week of July 2nd to 5th.]

Week of June 11 to 14

Week of June 18 to 21

Week of June 25 to 28

Week of July 9 to 12

Week of July 16 to 19

Week of July 23 to 26

Week of July 30 to Aug 2

Week of Aug 6 to 9

CONFIRMING Your Selection

YOUR CLASS SELECTIONS ARE SHOWN BELOW

Week of June 11th – June 14th

(All classes 9am to 2pm)

Tuesday, June 11th — BIODYNAMIC GARDENING CLASS

Wednesday, June 12th — WEAVING CLASS

Thursday, June 13th — TOOL MAKING CLASS

Friday, June 14th — FIBER ARTS CLASS

Week of June 18th to 21st

(All classes 9am to 2pm)

Tuesday, June 18th — BIODYNAMIC GARDENING CLASS

Wednesday, June 19th — WEAVING CLASS

Thursday, June 20th — BOOK MAKING CLASS

Friday, June 21st — FIBER ARTS CLASS

Week of June 25th to June 28th

(All classes 9am to 2pm)

Tuesday, June 25th — BIODYNAMIC GARDENING CLASS

Wednesday, June 26th — WEAVING CLASS

Thursday, June 27th — TOOL MAKING CLASS

Friday, June 28th — FIBER ARTS CLASS

Week of July 9th to July 12th

(All classes 9am to 2pm)

Tuesday, July 9th — BIODYNAMIC GARDENING CLASS

Wednesday, July 10th — WEAVING CLASS

Thursday, July 11th — NATURAL DYEING CLASS

Friday, July 12th — FIBER ARTS CLASS

Week of July 16th to July 19th

(All classes 9am to 2pm)

Tues, July 16th — HERBAL CANDY MAKING CLASS

Wed, July 17th — JEWELRY MAKING CLASS

Thurs, July 18th — BOOK MAKING CLASS

Fri, July 19th — FLORAL DESIGN CLASS

Week of July 23rd to July 26th

(All classes 9am to 2pm)

Tues, July 23rd — HERBAL CANDY MAKING CLASS

Wed, July 24th — JEWELRY MAKING CLASS

Thurs, July 25th — WIND CHIME MAKING CLASS

Fri, July 26th — FLORAL DESIGN CLASS

Week of July 30th to Aug 2nd

(All classes 9am to 2pm)

Tues, July 30th — NATURE PAINTING/DRAWING CLASS

Wed, July 31st — CRAFTING WITH HERBS CLASS

Thurs, Aug 1st — BIRDING CLASS

Fri, Aug 2nd — FLORAL DESIGN CLASS

Week of Aug 6th to Aug 9th

(All classes 9am to 2pm)

Tues, Aug 6th — NATURE PAINTING/DRAWING CLASS

Wed, Aug 7th — CRAFTING WITH HERBS CLASS

Thurs, Aug 8th — NATURAL DYEING CLASS

Fri, Aug 9th — FLORAL DESIGN CLASS

Do the above selections look correct? *

YES, confirm my choices.

PARENT INFORMATION

(Parent/Legal Guardian of Teen)

Parent One - Name *

First Name

Last Name

Parent One - Mobile Phone Number *

Parent One - Email Address *

Verify Email *

Parent Two - Name

First Name

Last Name

Parent Two - Mobile Phone Number *

Parent Two - Email Address *

Verify Email *

EMERGENCY CONTACT *

Which adult are you designating as the EMERGENCY CONTACT for this child? (You can choose more than one).

Parent One

Parent Two

Other (if other, please write in name AND phone number below)

Non-Parent EMERGENCY CONTACT *

Please write the name AND mobile phone number of your teen's designated Emergency Contact.

ABOUT YOUR TEEN

Does your teen have any food allergies/sensitivities? *

Yes

List your teen's food allergies/sensitivities below. *

Please tell us anything you'd like us to know about your teen that might be relevant to their time here at Dharma's Garden:

(This could include your teen's preferred learning style, social concerns, particular interests, familiarity with gardening, friends attending the same week, behavioral concerns, etc).

Dharma's Garden

LIABILITY WAIVER & PHOTO RELEASE

Liability Waiver *

By clicking YES below, I agree to the Liability Waiver on behalf of myself and my children.

YES

* Please review the Liabilty Waiver.

Photo Release *

By clicking YES below, I agree to the Photo Release on behalf of myself and my children.

YES

* Please review the Photo Release.

SECURING YOUR TEEN'S SPOT

We will review your teen's application. We may request an interview.

If your teen is accepted, you will receive an invoice for the full amount.

***Spots are NOT guaranteed until we send you the invoice and you pay in full (It is possible that a class fills up while you are completing this form).***

PAYMENT AGREEMENT

Payment Agreement *

I understand that as soon as I submit this form, I will be invoiced for the entire amount (total of all classes registered for above), and payment is due 48 hours from submitting this form. I also understand that if I do not pay in full within 48 hours, my child's spot will be forfeited to another family.

YES, I understand the payment agreement.

NO REFUNDS *

I understand that there are NO REFUNDS for classes under any circumstances, including illness, scheduling conflicts, travel, etc. Once payment for a class is made, it is NOT REFUNDABLE.

YES, I understand that there are NO REFUNDS for classes.

Dharma's Garden

2024 Summer: Counselor-In-Training Program for TEENS APPLICATION FORM

YOUR TEEN'S INFORMATION

CHOOSE YOUR TEEN'S CLASSES

CONFIRMING Your Selection

PARENT INFORMATION

ABOUT YOUR TEEN

Dharma's Garden

PAYMENT AGREEMENT

2024 Summer:
Counselor-In-Training Program for TEENS
APPLICATION FORM