Counselor In Training (CIT) & Jr. CIT Camp

Counselor in Training Program (7-11th Graders Only)

Established Summer 2015

This program is designed to provide leadership opportunities that prepare teens to become staff members at camp, as well as productive members of their community. The CIT program includes training in all aspects of a counselor’s job at camp, participation in service projects, training sessions on such topics as basic child development and behavior management, counseling techniques and best practices, communication and leadership, environmental stewardship, and community service.

Training is scheduled for May 21-22, 2026. Along with the initial training, CITs will be scheduled to work two to eight weeks of JC Parks day camps.

CIT’s must be entering grades 7 – 11 to be eligible to volunteer JC Parks day camps. Entry into the program is based upon the completed application, references and an interview with the camp director.  Now that we have had the CIT program in place for several years, we have successfully hired over eight CITS as camp staff.

CIT Registration Checklist

  1. Register for CIT training by clicking “Register Here” button below or stopping by The Linc front desk.
  2. Complete 2026 Counselor in Training Application Form
  3. New Applicants – Send references to Angie Toebben
  4. JC Parks Youth Day Camps Home – What you need to know before you register!

Learn more about Counselor in Training


Jr. CIT Camp (5-6th Graders Only)

Established Summer 2026 

Do you have a camper entering 5 or 6th grade that is thinking about becoming a CIT? This is the camp for them.

This camp will be packed full regular camp activities but will include training for preparation to become a CIT (Counselor in Training)

  • Camp Location: Ellis-Porter Riverside Park
  • Grades: entering 5-6th grades in the Fall of 2026
  • Campers will go to Ellis-Porter Riverside Park or Washington Park Ice Arena in the afternoons. Pool Clear Bag Policy
  • Camp hours are 8am – 5pm. We provide camp staff  to supervise your child from as early as 7:15am and as late as 5:30pm.

Click here to learn more about JC Parks youth day camps…how to register, what to bring to camp, and more!

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Counselor In Training
Youth Day Camps
Activity Number: CampCIT-2026

Fees

$240

Session Dates

Training: May 21- May 22, 2026
Scheduled for at least two camp weeks

Program Days

Daytime, Monday - Friday

Registration Dates

Now - March 20, 2026

Counselor In Training
Youth Day Camps
Activity Number: CampCIT-2026

Session Dates

Training: May 21- May 22, 2026
Scheduled for at least two camp weeks

Program Days

Daytime, Monday - Friday

Registration Dates

Now - March 20, 2026


Fees

$240

REGISTER HERE
CIT In Training wk5
5-6th Grade Camp
Activity Number: CampCIT-jrwk5

Fees

$104
$114

Session Dates

June 29 - July 2, 2026

Program Days

7:15 am - 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday

Registration Dates

March 11 - June 15, 2026

CIT In Training wk5
5-6th Grade Camp
Activity Number: CampCIT-jrwk5

Session Dates

June 29 - July 2, 2026

Program Days

7:15 am - 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday

Registration Dates

March 11 - June 15, 2026


Fees

$104
$114

REGISTER HERE
CIT In Training Wk11
5-6th Grade Camp
Activity Number: CampCIT-jrwk11

Fees

$130
$140

Session Dates

August 10-14, 2026

Program Days

7:15 am - 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday

Registration Dates

March 11 - July 27, 2026

CIT In Training Wk11
5-6th Grade Camp
Activity Number: CampCIT-jrwk11

Session Dates

August 10-14, 2026

Program Days

7:15 am - 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday

Registration Dates

March 11 - July 27, 2026


Fees

$130
$140

REGISTER HERE