Counselor In Training
Our Counselor in Training (CIT) program is a hands on, experiential program designed to be challenging, fun and satisfying to the 16 or 17 year old teens who participate. It's the ultimate experience for teenagers because of the diversity and quality of the activities packed into 2 weeks.
CIT's spend time the first week in camp learning, playing, and building. The CIT director helps them to process their observations and experiences into real life skills. One graduate of the program, Neil, reports how frequently he uses what he learned in camp at his high school where he is class president and started a mentoring program for middle-school kids.
The CIT's plan, promote, and execute an all camp activity. They help in program areas and shadow counselors to observe teaching styles.
The second week the CIT's get to see if they really learned teamwork as they go river rafting and paddle a raft through the rapids of the Kern River. A 2 or 3 night back-packing trip into the high country continues to foster personal growth and team-building. It is just too much fun! Our only complaint from the teens is that the program isn't long enough and they want to spend more time in camp!
This program is designed to support our wonderful past campers in personal development, leadership skills and teamwork ability. We will be offering three sessions of two weeks this summer and the program will be available to a maximum of 8 CIT's per session. Call us for an application and more information.