COUNSELOR IN TRAINING PROGRAM
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Now accepting applications!
The Counselor in Training (CIT) program is a unique opportunity for entering 9th and 10th graders to gain experience as a counselor and staff member while still gathering and learning with their peers. There is no cost for the CIT program. As an added benefit, any teen who successfully completes the MJCC CIT program can request a letter to receive community service hours for school.
CITs may select one session in which to participate:
• Session 1: June 8–June 19 (Weeks 2 & 3) + June 22–26 (Week 4, optional)
• Session 2: July 6–July 17 (Weeks 6 & 7) + July 20–July 24 (Week 8, optional)
Each CIT session has two components: counselor training followed by an immersive camp group experience.
During counselor training, CITs will develop valuable leadership skills (such as teamwork, communication, and problem solving), learn how to be effective role models, and build a repertoire of games, activities, and techniques that will allow them to create a safe, positive and fun environment for their campers.
For their camp group experience, CITs will be assigned to an MJCC Day Camp group and will assist the counselors in supervising campers and leading group activities. This year, CITs will have the option to extend their experience an additional week to hone the hands-on skills developed with their MJCC Day Camp group.
Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis and will not be accepted after May 1st. Applicants will be subject to an interview, background check, and drug screen prior to formal acceptance into the CIT program.
Applications submitted by February 1st will be invited for an interview between February and March with notice of acceptance in March. Applications submitted after February 1st will be invited for an interview between March and April with notice of acceptance in May. We encourage all applicants to apply before May 1st.