CIT Program (10th Graders)

15 years old — Developing Future Leaders!

COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (CIT) PROGRAM


This program prepares young adults for future work. Working as a camp counselor is an advantageous position. During the CIT program, we hope to start building skills to prepare our young adults for a possible camp counselor position and help prepare them for other leadership roles.

Throughout the week’s CITs are at camp, the program hopes to develop skills like becoming a good communicator, self-starter, resilient, problem solver, creative, detail-oriented, leader, team player, and solid work ethic. If we can help build these skills at a young age, our young adults will hopefully be more successful in whatever they pursue.




CIT



Counselor in Training


June 30-Aug 22




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$340

$450

(3 or 4) WEEKS

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

CIT QUESTIONAIRES

DUE BY 

FEBRUARY 15, 2025


CIT EXPERIENCE FORM

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CIT candidates need to mail or email a letter of interest; this letter should briefly describe why you would like to be a CIT, some of your hobbies and interests, and any leadership experience you may have.  Also, all candidates must include a filled-out copy of our CIT questionnaire and have one letter of recommendation from someone other than a family member.

The deadline is February 15, 2025, to submit your cover letter and questionnaire to CT for consideration.

Once accepted (The requirements for the program will be:)

  • Attend an orientation meeting in June.
    • Date TBD
  • Choose either three or four weeks of CIT programming to participate in during the summer.
    • A maximum number of CITs will be allowed per week.
    • The first week is no later than July 28, 2025.
    • Additional weeks can be added per director approval.
    • Once the application is approved, online registration and a deposit ($200) by April 1st.
    • $340 (3 weeks) or  $450 (4 weeks) program total

Please do not complete the online application until you receive your acceptance letter from the directors.

What happens the year after the CIT program?

At 16 or 17, campers are eligible for a junior counselor position (a six-week summer commitment). All applicants should complete the online staff application, which will be used to screen applicants.


3 & 4 Week Programs


Campers bring lunch
Monday – Thursday


Lunch provided Fridays



Creative Themes

ACTIVITIES

The Creative Themes program is made up of the following activities, for a fun-filled summer experience! Activities are tailored to suit all age levels, whether preschoolers or teens.



THEMES/SPECIAL ACTIVITY DAYS

Themes and Special Activity Days will be woven throughout CT’s summer sessions. Campers will enjoy these activities and our other camp activities weekly. This creative blend of activities makes the Creative Themes summer program the “Best Camp Anywhere!”



WET WATER FUN

Our staff is American Red Cross certified and will have creative water activities for all ages of campers to do during their pool time. We also allow plenty of free time for creative water play or just “cooling off.”



CANOEING & KAYAKING

Enjoy taking a canoe ride around our pond. Keep your eyes open for frogs and turtles!



NEW GAMES ACTIVITIES

Our games are designed for everyone to participate. We use foam and plastic for games. When you play hard and enjoy yourself, you’re a winner!



SPORT NUTS

If you can kick it, throw it, toss it, catch it, bounce it, juggle it . . . we’ve got it! Our soccer balls, softballs, kickballs, volleyballs, tether balls, and basketballs are always in motion. Try them all!



CREATIVITY

The techniques are as varied as your moods. Creativity can be improv, games, plays or playing music. And our spacious “Bear Theater” is the perfect place to show your stuff.



NATURE STUDY

Ponder the wonders of our ponds! We have rabbits, frogs, all types of fish, bugs, birds, plants, trees, and flowers.



ARTS

When has anyone ever told you to get your hands dirty? We encourage it! Come to stir up the paints and twist a tangle of colorful materials to create something that is uniquely you!



ARCHERY

Start with the basics — safety procedures, equipment knowledge and handling, rules, and fundamentals. You never know who will be the next Robin Hood! (USA Archery instruction followed)



FISHING FANTASY

Fish in our pond for bass, bluegills, carp, and bullheads. Experience the excitement of netting a turtle or frog! Learn the proper techniques of baiting and casting, and practice to your heart’s content using our “catch and release” approach to the sport of fishing. Catch “Big Louie”!



ADVENTURE CHALLENGES

A low element adventure program for campers of all ages and abilities. This includes adventure games, initiative problems, trust activities, and low-balance exercises. The uniqueness of this course provides an opportunity for everyone to participate, interact, and learn in a spirit of mutual support and cooperation.



TOWER OF POWER

A 4-sided 28-foot rock climbing tower, plus ship’s mast net! Campers will use the tower to develop climbing skills while increasing self-confidence.




ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES

Whether you zip across the pond or want to do the up and over wall with your team. We have activities sprinkled through out the camp property for campers of all ages.


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