CIT & JC Information

1. A child entering 9th grade will be a CIT I.
2. A child entering 10th grade will be a CIT II.

The Counselor-in-Training program takes young leaders "behind the scenes" of Summer Camp, teaching them how to create the magic that makes summer camp special.  CITs will shift the focus from themselves to supporting others in having the best week ever.  CITs will assist during activities, ensure campers are prepared and following the rules. CITs will not be leading activities or supervising children on their own, but rather working as assistant leaders.  CITs will also practice leading by example and will become excellent role models by participating in games, hyping up evening activities, staying calm during emergencies, and making all children feel welcome.  CITs will be challenged to work together with other CITs to accomplish set designs for the evening program.

Many of these skills are introduced and developed at the spring Training Weekend.  This short intense Training Weekend focuses on communication skills, setting expectations, team building, and how to support all children at Summer Camp.

CITs who do well at their week of Summer Camp will progress to the next level as CIT II, then JC I, followed by JC II.  Families will be notified if their child does not do well in this leadership program.

Once children have demonstrated their leadership skills as a CIT II, they will be welcomed to become a Junior Counselor.  In this next phase of leadership, Junior Counselors will start to lead classes and some small activities on their own.  Junior counselors will focus on supporting younger groups of campers in the dorms, during classes, and during evening activities.  They will also take a more active role in set design for the evening program.

Junior Counselors will continue to develop communication, organizational, and group management skills.  These skills are essential in any workplace and should not be underestimated. Many skills that Junior Counselors learn while at Summer Camp can be used on college applications, resumes, and cover letters.

Throughout the week, JCs will be coached and evaluated throughout this process.  JCs are expected to be excellent role models, hype up activities, engage all children, pay attention to those in need, be creative characters during program night, and remain calm during emergencies.  JCs who do well will be encouraged to attend as a JC II.  Families will be notified if their child does not do well in this leadership program.

Many of the skills required as a Junior Counselor are introduced and developed at the spring Training Weekend.  This short intense Training Weekend focuses on communication skills, setting expectations, team building, and how to support all children at Summer Camp.