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
"Many thanks to you and your team for providing an amazing camp experience for the kids. N. can’t stop talking about how great everything was... We’re very thankful that you’ve created this opportunity for trans kids."
R.P., Camp Parent