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Counselor in Training
CIT I Program
The Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program is for girls in grades 10-12. The program helps transition campers into counselors. Girls
will have the opportunity to hone in on their skills by challenging them with new responsibilities and a time for growth.
Both the CIT I and II Programs, require you to arrive at camp on Sunday and depart on Friday.
For consideration into the CIT I or II Program, you must submit your registration form by April 30, 2012. You will receive notification
in the mail by mid-May.
CIT I Program - $150 - 5 Weeks | $250 - 9 Weeks
The Counselor-in-Training program offers high school girls an opportunity to learn leadership and outdoor skills needed to work
with girls in the out of doors. During the CIT I program, CITs will explore the areas of camp craft skills, group dynamics, child
development, program planning skills, camp operations and the role of the camp counselor. The training program includes
regular hours devoted to classes, plus actual experience working with children under the supervision of camp staff. The
apprentice program is open on a selective basis to those who have passed the initial requirements and have received positive
recommendations.
CITs will actively take part in a camp apprenticeship. Girls will be required to attend pre-camp training the week of June 10-15
as well as one or both of the four (4) week Sleep Away Camps. CITs will be expected to complete an evaluation and develop a
program by the end of their term. In addition to program development, CITs will shadow and support, when needed, various camp
staff to fully understand the roles everyone takes on at camp. For example, a CIT may find herself one day at the waterfront, and
the next day at ranch. CITs will also spend time observing and gain an understanding of the Girl Scout organization, management
and structure of the camp operation.
To be eligible to apply, a CIT applicant must be at least a second year Girl Scout Senior or in grade 10 to be able to participate
in the program. Interested girls must fill out the registration and application forms. All applications must be postmarked by
April 30, 2012. Applicants will receive a written notification of their application status in the mail by mid-May. All Letters of
Recommendation must be received by USPS or email by May 1, 2012.
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