General Information
Our Counselor in Training Program (CIT) is specifically designed for students entering 8th grade in the fall. CITs must commit to at least five full weeks of camp.
Goals of the program
The CIT program is designed so that young people have fun while developing the skills and confidence necessary to work with young children. This program is useful for any child who is considering spending their summers as a camp counselor, or even for anyone who plans to do some babysitting.
Enrollment in the program is capped at 15 participants to ensure the most effective personal training possible.
Basic information
- CIT’s must be entering 8th grade in the fall.
- CIT’s must commit to five or six weeks of camp: June 25 —August 3
- Lunch and snacks are provided.
Structure of the program
CIT’s will spend their mornings working with their “Trainer”. Through a variety of group building games, discussion, role plays, trips, and other activities, they will learn how to work with others most effectively, how to resolve conflicts, and how to run games and activities for young people.
Afternoons will be spent getting hands on experience working with children. CIT’s will rotate among several different age groups to get as broad an experience as possible. Feedback and support from the counselors and teachers, in addition to frequent conversations with their trainer and the camp director will help them develop their skills as much as possible.
CIT’s will also have several special activities and trips just for them throughout the summer.
Cost: $1,000 for six weeks, $850 for 5 weeks.
Nonrefundable deposit due with enrollment form: $300
The balance is due by May 1st.