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Summer Day Camp Counselor-In-Training Program

Our Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program invites students in grades 8-10 to apply and volunteer in a leadership program to prepare for positions as future camp counselors and youth mentors. Experience teamwork, responsibility, accountability, safety, leadership and child supervision techniques. CITs will help facilitate camper activities and assist the counselors with daily responsibilities. The CIT program will provide job training and experience in a work environment. CITs will receive performance feedback and a certificate of completed hours.

Requirement: Must currently be in Grades 8-10. Must be able to attend in-service training typically held the week before camp starts. Must be available for an entire 4-week session or all 8-weeks. Must have reliable transportation to camp.

Participation in the CIT program is by selection only. Interested applicants will need to complete an application form, submit references and attend an interview. Application deadline is March 31. Interviews and reference checks will be conducted in April. All candidates will be notified of acceptance by May 1. Limited CITs will be accepted. This is an unpaid, volunteer position.

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