Counselor-In-Training Program (CIT)

Counselors-In-Training (CIT)

Download a CIT Application

The YMCA Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer CIT Program is designed specifically for 16 & 17 year olds who feel they are ready to take steps toward becoming a top-notch YMCA Camp Counselor and Professional Role Model. Once selected, CITs are placed as either Village CITs or Program CITs, assisting in the leadership and direction of a cabin group or leading or assisting in the facilitation of program instruction, respectively.

While CITs are placed as volunteers, they are given free room and board for the duration of their time at camp along with professional training, leadership experience, friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.

Our CITs have a tremendous impact on the overall experience of our campers, keeping this in mind; the selection process can be rigorous as we seek to serve our campers with the best experience available.

Here are a few points to keep in mind as you decide whether the CIT Program is right for you:

• CIT Applications should be filled out in full and sent to the camp office, care of Zach Hoffman, after January 4th, 2010 and prior to March 19th, 2010.

• All CIT applicants must attend CIT Weekend, April 9th – 11th, 2010 prepared to interview with a fulltime staff member, work on a service project, and interact with the other applicants.

• Selected CITs will be available for a minimum of two sessions (four weeks) of the summer program – the sessions do not need to be consecutive – in addition to Staff Training.

• Selected CITs must be prepared to attend mandatory Staff Training the week of June 14th, 2010. During this week they will participate in our LEAP (Lead, Engage, Apply, Perform) training to prepare them for their role as a CIT.