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CIT I (Grades: 7-8) CIT II (Grades: 9-10)
Our Counselor In Training program is designed for young adults to learn and develop skills for working with children. The program consists of daily onsite experiences working with counselors and campers. Each CIT registers for a specific day camp and is with that camp four days a week, Monday-Wednesday and on Friday.
Thursdays, CITs will report to Oakton Community Center for group training or a CIT field trip. CIT Directors & Program Leaders will visit campsites frequently throughout the session so they can check-in with and observe CITs “in action”. Toward the end of the session the CIT Director and their respective campsite Director will evaluate each CIT. Weekly group training focuses on CITs learning and practicing communication, leadership, teamwork, and problem solving skills necessary for being an effective camp counselor and gives them the opportunity to share with other CITs about their experiences at their campsites. During group training each session, CITs will take two field trips and swim at the Skokie Water Playground on the first and third Thursdays of the session for two hours in the afternoon. In an effort to develop a stronger curriculum for this program, we have divided CITs into two levels. We feel this will help CIT Program Staff and the CITs focus on more experience-related and age appropriate topics during the weekly training sessions. Interested individuals in either level must be mature, self-confident, reliable, and motivated.
Please Note: After registration, all participants will be contacted to schedule an initial interview. Interviews will be conducted throughout the month of April and May. For more information call (847) 674-1500 or check out our Summer Camp Guide
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