Our Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program is for motivated 16 and 17 years olds who want to learn new skills and work with children. CITs train to become outdoor leaders and positive role models in a once-in-a-lifetime wilderness summer camp experience.
Our leadership and wilderness skills training program is mandatory for all new CITs. It focuses on learning, and being able to demonstrate, outdoor living skills. These skills include map and compass, backcountry cooking, shelter building, wilderness first aid, emergency and safety procedures and more. In addition, discussion groups and hands-on assignments are used to teach CITs leadership skills. CITs learn about group dynamics, develop their observational and listening skills, practice communication techniques and begin to understand the obligations of leadership.
After successfully completing our training program, participants can enroll in any session as an experienced CIT. Under the supervision of our experienced staff, CITs assume a more active, responsible role in running camp programs and activities. Similar to student teaching, advanced CITs use feedback from supervisors and focused discussion groups to build their skills and confidence working with children in outdoor settings.
Unalayee’s CIT Program is rich in personal experience and development. Over the decades it has proven itself by creating generations of successful, safe outdoor leaders. It is designed for young people who want to challenge themselves and become responsible community members. For this year’s CIT training program dates, see the schedule below.
“Camp Unalayee has been a life-changing experience for our daughter. There, in the Trinity Alps, she found herself. She has made life-long friends from all over the United States. Having the opportunity to serve as a CIT has been incredibly fulfilling for her – she has grown so much by nurturing others. We could not imagine her life without Unalayee. She’s learned more at camp than all four years at high school – and she attends a very good high school!”
2012 CIT Leadership Training Program Dates:
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Session 1 |
June 30 – July 8 |
9 Days |
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Session 2 |
July 15 – July 29 |
15 Days – New CIT Training |
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Session 3 |
Aug. 1 – Aug 15 |
15 Days |
Enroll in CIT Leadership Training
Leadership Training Awards: After completing our 15 day CIT Training Program, all experienced CITs enroll for 50% off all session fees. Be at camp all summer while learning to become a camp counselor!
