Counselor in Training (CIT) Program

Purpose:  To enhance the skills learned as a LIT, to educate and train young men and women to become effective leaders and to learn about the Cabin Counselor Role at Camp iHope

Objectives:
By the end of the program, all participating CITs will have:
•    Observed a variety of different activity areas
•    Observed appropriate counselor/staff interaction with campers
•    Assisted with cabin duties
•    Assisted with administrative, programming and general staff duties 
•    Actively participated in daily discussions/meetings 
•    Observed Counselor Meetings
•    Planned and executed a service project

Methods:
CITs   will reach these objectives by the following means:
•    Shadowing and  assisting staff
•    Observing staff teaching and coaching techniques
•    Participating  in activities, special events, trips, support services, cabin living, and meetings
•    Discussions/seminars with fellow CITs, mentors, and supervisors
•    Participating in the planning, design, and execution of a service project
•    Evaluation, feedback, and assessment from peers, supervisors, and self

Role:
The CIT role at camp is to further develop the skills you’ve learned as an LIT and apply them in actual camper experiences.  CITs will sometimes participate in a similar capacity as a full staff member, they will have less responsibility supervising campers with the emphasis on learning and training.

Responsibilities:
•    Campers Come First! Set a good example by being a positive role model.
•    Assist Camp Counselors with daily activities
•    Assist with programming, administrative or general activities 

•    Associate with campers NOT other CIT’s unless otherwise specified
•    Be punctual, attend and be an active part of all camp activities, participants must be able to:
o    Abide by all rules, policies and procedures
o    Treat all campers equally, there should be no favorites
o    Be cooperative with the head counselors, your peers, and the campers.
o    Be enthusiastic and have a positive attitude
Specific Duties
•    Assist counselors in managing campers 
•    Provide a good example
•    Help counselors and children by helping to keep track of their belongings
•    Help counselors get the campers to activity and lunch areas
•    Help/Remind campers to fill up their water bottles throughout the day
•    Contribute ideas to improve the program
•    Report any unsafe actions by children or other CITs to the Counselors
•    Assist in cleaning and disposing of trash, cabin clean up, dining hall clean up
•    Demonstrate ability to accept supervision and guidance
•    Demonstrate good character, integrity, and adaptability
•    Set a good example for campers and others, including cleanliness, punctuality, sharing duties, cleanup after meals
•    Respect each camper for their uniqueness

Assume additional responsibilities as assigned by CIT Coordinator, Camp Directors,