Training Teens to Lead Younger Youth
Training Teens to Lead Younger Youth
Peer Mentor Tools and Activities for Youth Leaders-in-Training (CITs & Junior Counselors)
Help your teens step into leadership with confidence and purpose. This comprehensive training package is designed for leadership staff working with Counselors-in-Training (CITs), junior counselors, or teen leaders in camp, afterschool, or youth enrichment programs. Whether you're preparing teens for their first peer mentorship role or reinforcing key leadership behaviors, this resource gives you everything you need to guide their growth.
🎯 What’s Included?
📘 Detailed Lesson Plan (90–120 mins)
Breaks down the full training session step-by-step, including:
Icebreakers and discussion prompts
Peer mentorship communication tools
Scenario-based practice with real-life youth situations
Leadership activity demos teens can actually lead
Reflection and group pledge to solidify purpose
A ready-to-go handout for your CITs or junior staff with:
Do’s and Don’ts of youth communication
De-escalation tips and confidence tools
Easy activities to lead (like Rose, Thorn, Bud + Wind Blows For…)
A daily self-check-in tool to reinforce peer mentor values
💡 Why This Resource Works? Designed by youth development professionals with decades of experience, this toolkit simplifies complex ideas and gives teens accessible tools to succeed. It empowers them to support staff, connect with younger campers, and grow as positive role models.
✅ Perfect For: Camp Leadership Training Week/ After School Teen Leadership Programs/ CIT Programs (ages 14–17)/ Staff development refreshers
🎁 This download includes BOTH the lesson plan and toolkit in printable PDF format.
🔒 Licensed for single-organization use
Disclaimer: All Youth Development Pro training resources are intended for educational use by youth development professionals, educators, and program leaders. These guides are designed to support staff in navigating activities, behaviors, and sensitive conversations with young people in camps, afterschool programs, schools, and similar group settings.
While these materials include strategies for building social-emotional skills and team engagement, they are not a substitute for legal advice, mental health diagnosis, or therapeutic intervention. Facilitators should always follow their organization's policies, consult with supervisors as needed, and escalate any concerns requiring immediate attention to the appropriate authority.
Adult supervision is required for all activities involving children. Adapt all content based on the age, needs, and safety of your participants. Youth Development Pro and its affiliates are not responsible for how materials are interpreted or implemented in individual settings.
Always prioritize the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of both participants and staff.