Our CIT program is generally two summers in length. Each session is 2 weeks. All graduating seniors who wish to come back as CITs must apply to be Activity CITs first. It is a competitive process, as we only have a limited number of spaces available.
Activity CITs:
Understand that the experience of being a counselor-in-training is very different from that of being a camper. It entails responsibility, enthusiasm for working with other campers, and an eagerness to learn from camp counselors.
Attend a training period prior to younger campers arrival, which will orient CITs to what it means to be a counselor
Eat meals and participate in all-camp activities along with younger campers and counselors
Live in a bunk with other Activity CITs
Learn to lead activities (in the activity area(s) of their choice) for younger campers by observing and assisting counselors in group activities
Help to plan evening activities for the camp
Attend a daily group meeting facilitated by the CIT coordinator to discuss triumphs, challenges, and questions about learning to lead younger campers, and to receive feedback from seasoned counselors
Give and receive evaluations of their work along with the CIT coordinator throughout the session
Bunk CITs
Our CIT program is typically two summers in length. Bunk CITs are second-year CITs. In order to apply to be a Bunk CIT, one must have completed Activity CIT summer. It is a competitive process, as we only have a certain number of spaces available.
Bunk CITs:
Understand that the experience of being a counselor-in-training is very different from that of being a camper. It entails responsibility, enthusiasm for working with other campers, and an eagerness to learn from camp counselors.
Attend a training period prior to younger campers arrival, which will orient CITs to what it means to be a counselor
Eat meals and participate in all-camp activities along with younger campers and counselors
Live in a bunk of younger campers as a third "counselor"
Learn to be a bunk counselor by observing and assisting the other counselors in their bunk
Learn to lead activities (in the activity area(s) of their choice) for younger campers by observing and assisting counselors in group activities, and to receive feedback from seasoned counselors
Attend a daily group meeting facilitated by the CIT coordinator to discuss triumphs, challenges, and questions about learning to be a counselor, both in the bunk and in activities
Give and receive evaluations of their work along with the CIT coordinator throughout the week
Discuss potential of becoming a counselor in the future
Dates and Rates
2027:
For our "graduated seniors" from 2026 (age 16-18):
Option 1: Sunday, June 27 - Friday, July 9, 2027
Option 2: Sunday, July 11 - Friday, July 23, 2027
Option 3: Sunday, July 25 - Saturday, August 7, 2027
Please note that the CIT program is only available for those who have previously attended Harbor Camps. Those who "graduated" or were first-year CITs last summer will receive an email in the fall regarding the application process. Cost is $2,300 per 2-week session, with financial aid available for those who qualify – please see our application.
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