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SUPER
SENIOR (entering 8th or 9th grade)
This program is designed for children 13 and 14 years old who are
not interested in working with campers.
Super Seniors are scheduled to camp activities throughout the
day. Although somewhat
similar to the regular camp program, Super Seniors are afforded more
opportunities to choose options and electives than our younger
campers. These campers will
be eligible to travel along with the CITs on all scheduled day
and overnight trips.
PART-TIME CIT (entering 8th or 9th grade)
This “in training” program is designed for the camper who is
beginning to learn how to work with children.
A CIT must come to camp with a real interest in taking on the
additional responsibility of being an integral part of the
counselor team. Part-time
CITs will be assigned to assist with a group or at a specialty
for 3 to 4 periods per day, based upon their requests.
The remainder of their day is spent in regularly scheduled
and elective camp activities. In
order to give the CIT a variety of experiences, their assignment
will change every few weeks. Director
and Counselor staff will also provide weekly training opportunities
for Counselors in Training to facilitate their transition from a
camper to staff mentality. CITs
will be formally evaluated by the Senior Staff with whom they are
working, as well as the CIT staff.
The evaluation process will determine (1) whether the CIT has
made a commitment to the training program or whether the CIT would
be better served in the Super Senior program, and (2) if they would
be recommended to join the Full-time CIT program in their second
year (see description below).
FULL-TIME
CIT (entering 9th grade only)
A prerequisite for this program is a recommendation by the
Head Counselor and CIT staff in order to achieve this level.
This program is designed for the camper who has shown a high
level of maturity and judgment, together with a strong interest in
working with children. Although
still considered a staff “in
training”, this CIT
will be permanently assigned to assist all day throughout the season
with a group or at a specialty.
It will be a tremendous learning experience for the 14 year
old who would like to become a Junior Counselor.
Those entering 9th grade must choose this full-time option if
they would like to be considered for a Junior Counselor position
next summer. Full-time
CITs will receive a 1/3 tuition discount and will be paid a stipend
of $100 for an 8-week commitment.
Those enrolled for shorter periods will receive a stipend
pro-rated to the number of weeks enrolled.
Full-time CITs are required to attend a staff
orientation Saturday morning, June 14th.
Details will follow.
TRIPS
Off-campus trips and special events are also included in
this program. All 13 and
14 year olds, regardless of the program (Super Senior or CIT) are
eligible. The Directors
reserve the right to remove from eligibility any camper/CIT who does
not demonstrate the ability to be a responsible member of the group
and show good judgment when working independently.
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