CIT (Counselor-In-Training)

Have you got what it takes to join the CIT crew? If you want to be challenged, learn new skills and work with younger kids, we want you! This exceptional group of teens has a unique role at Sealth as leaders and role models for other campers. Work closely with Sealth staff as you develop leadership skills through a series of amazing and fun workshops, guide younger kids in activities, and assist in leading a younger cabin group for a few days.

You’ll split your time between training sessions and workshops, hands-on experience with kids and staff members and enjoying camp activities while bonding with the other CITs and RSITs. Here’s a sample of what the CIT training will look like:

First week
Get acquainted with camp and see some behind-the-scenes action of how camp runs. Tour the office, kitchen and maintenance areas and meet the staff who run camp all year long. Start to bond as a CIT/RSIT group as you take a trip to visit other camps in Western Washington.

Second week
Participate in skills workshops on leadership and working with children, and shadow counselors and program specialists and learn about their jobs. As a group, you’ll complete a service project and earn the “Service to Sealth” patch.

Third week
Get some real experience being a counselor or specialist during a two-day “live-in”. You’ll assist a staff member during these two days, and teach and lead activities for younger campers. Then, wrap up your experience as a CIT by leading Council Fire before heading home.

If you have questions about the CIT or other Teen Leadership programs, contact Camp Sealth at 206 463 3174, ext. 35. To apply, download the application form and send it in with your camp registration form. Also check out this printable version of the CIT-RSIT program information.