Counselors in Training

Campers must be age 14 -17 by September 1, 2026 and entering 9th – 12th Grade in Fall 2026.

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.

Service opportunities will be available both at Sunset Canyon Recreation Center and at the UCLA Marina Aquatic Center. CITs wanting to participate at the Marina Aquatic Center will need to complete an additional waterfront certification or have approval from a camp director as a former MAC CIT.

Orientation Sessions

New 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 3 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. After orientation is completed, CIT families will have a CIT membership activated and will be sent instructions to register for service weeks. The registration fee for the orientation session is $75 (discounts cannot be applied).

Registration Opens 2/10 at Noon.

CIT Orientation Dates

Saturday, May 9 – 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM at Sunset Canyon Recreation Center
Friday, June 12 – 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM at Marina Aquatic Center
Thursday, July 9, 2025 – 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM at Sunset Canyon Recreation Center

MAC CIT Waterfront Certification

CITs interested in volunteering at the Marina Aquatic Center will need to complete an additional certification before signing up for MAC service weeks. The certification includes a MAC facility tour, education on lifejackets and water safety, and equipment orientations on kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and sailboats. MAC CITs are required to be confident on the water, including a strong swimming ability. The registration fee for the MAC waterfront certification session is $25 (discounts cannot be applied). This certification can be completed before or after the orientation session; however, must be completed before a MAC service week.

Registration Opens 2/10 at Noon.

MAC Waterfront Cert Dates

Sunday, May 10 – 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Marina Aquatic Center
Friday, June 12 – 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Marina Aquatic Center
Tuesday, June 30 – 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Marina Aquatic Center

Service Weeks Daily Schedule

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Drop-Off and Morning Assignments
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Camp Programming
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM Debrief and Pick-Up

Session Dates and Fees:

Registration for CIT service weeks will be restricted and only available after completion of an orientation.

Camp Fees

CITs should register for every session that they want to participate in. Each service week has a $75 fee to register. No discounts may be applied.

Locations

Sunset Canyon Recreation Center and/or Marina Aquatic Center.

Session Dates and Fees:

Camp Fees are organized in a three-tier payment system.

TIER 1: CURRENT UCLA STUDENTS
TIER 3: UCLA STAFF AND FACULTY
TIER 5: ALL OTHERS

Session Dates - Prices (TIER 1/TIER 3/TIER 5)

Week 1: June 15 - 19** •
Week 2: June 22 - 26 •
Week 3: June 29 - July 3* •
Week 4: July 6 - 10 •
Week 5: July 13 - 17 •
Week 6: July 20 - 24 •
Week 7: July 27 - 31 •
Week 8: August 3 - 7 •
Week 9: August 10 - 14 •

**No Camp June 19

*No Camp July 3