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Counselors in Training *Orientation*, CIT (9th - 12th)

**This program has a new format this summer!**

Must be entering 9th - 12th grade and at least 14 years old by September 1, 2025

This Counselors in Training (CIT) program helps high-school age campers build valuable professional and personal skills, while giving them practical experience working with youth. All CITs must first attend an orientation session which includes training, camp orientation, and team building with our CIT Coordinator. Once orientation is complete, campers can sign up for one-week service sessions where they will be matched with a younger camp group for hands-on experience. During the service weeks, CITs will assist in leading activities, will participate in leadership workshops, and will plan a special event.

ORIENTATION SESSIONS

All CITs (including returning CITs) must register for and attend one in-person training in prior to beginning participation in a CIT service week. There are 4 session options to attend the required training, starting this spring. At training, CIT candidates will learn the various tasks and duties that CITs perform to assist at camp and will learn what it takes to be successful as a leader in a camp setting. Orientation sessions will also include a camp placement interview to determine the best fit for service session.

Register for CIT Orientation

CIT Orientation Dates

  1. Saturday, May 10, 2025 – 12:30pm - 4:30pm at Sunset Canyon Recreation Center
  2. Friday, June 13, 2025 – 8:30am - 12:30pm at Marina Aquatic Center
  3. Wednesday, June 25, 2025 – 8:30am - 12:30pm at Sunset Canyon Recreation Center
  4. Thursday, July 10, 2025 – 8:30am - 12:30pm at Sunset Canyon Recreation Center

After orientation is completed, CIT families will have a CIT membership activated and will be sent instructions to register for service weeks June 16th - August 8th. Service weeks will be available for week to week registration at both SCRC and MAC with separate registration - each week with a $50 registration fee. Spaces for service will be limited based on the number of enrolled campers. If available, CIT candidates are encouraged to enroll in earlier orientation sessions to gain earlier access to service enrollment.

Locations

Service opportunities will be available both at Sunset Canyon Recreation Center and UCLA Marina Aquatic Center.

CITs wanting to participate at the Marina Aquatic Center will need to complete an additional CIT-MAC Waterfront Certification, or have approval from a Camp Director as a former MAC CIT.

Fee

This program does not have camp price tiers. The registration fee for the orientation session is $50/camper.