CIT Program

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SummerPrep's new Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program provides rising eighth through rising tenth-grade campers the opportunity to continue their journey at SummerPrep while developing professional life skills to prepare them for workplace and camp counseling positions.

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Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program NEW!

The Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program provides rising eighth through rising tenth-grade campers the opportunity to continue their journey at SummerPrep while developing professional life skills to prepare them for workplace and camp counseling positions.

CITs will build their resumes and gain skills that will serve them as future camp counselors and beyond.* CITs gain leadership experience, a sense of belonging within the SummerPrep community, and the opportunity to fail, reflect, and grow.


Topics include how to: 

  • Set and achieve goals 
  • Give and receive feedback
  • Seek employment (write a resume, professional email communication, introduce oneself, hiring process)
  • Resolve conflict
  • Speak to a large group
  • Plan and debrief multi-part activities
     

CITs will have time to reflect on their interactions and experiences and debrief after planning and implementing SummerPrep activities. They will also experience regular evaluations so they know how they are doing. CITs complete the program having developed new job skills, confidence in their leadership ability, and general life readiness.
 

Sample Schedule

Mornings: Teamwork and leadership skills: How to build a growth mindset, positive camper management, goal setting, effective communication methods, and job skills, including applying and interviewing for a job. 

Afternoons: CITs will rotate through the following areas of SummerPrep: Sports, Early Childhood, Arts, Specialty Programs, and Camp Operations. They will shadow and help mentor campers as they design and create projects. 

Daily CIT debrief meetings will provide opportunities for written and verbal reflection. At the end of the program, a CIT evaluation will be completed.


Grades: Rising 8th - rising 10th grade students 
Dates: June 3 - 14 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Tuition: $695
Instructor: Alex Darling, Sandia Prep Assistant Director of Admission; Track and Mountain Biking coach (previous experience includes leading the American Indian College Fund Ambassador Leadership Program)


Please note: Future employment at SummerPrep is not guaranteed and is based on our standard application process and hiring needs.