Counselor-in-Training and Junior Counselor Programs

Are you a young person who loves working with kids, being outside, and being part of a team? Our CIT (8th to 9th grade) and JC (10th to 12th grade) programs are about building the skills to support your peers, connect more deeply to nature, and build leadership skills that will stick with you as a counselor and as a global citizen. We are looking for youth who are interested in growing and challenging themselves as listeners, educators, and role models.

CITs and JCs should always be looking for ways to help the staff and the campers; be open to feedback and redirection as they learn to take on more responsibility within the camp group; and be enthusiastic and energetic about a jam-packed day. CITs and JCs attend Nature Summer Camp for one or more sessions assisting counselors with all the activities of camp, such as preparation and leading of hikes, activities, games, and songs. Reporting to the Co-Camp Directors, and working alongside the counselors, CITs and JCs have fun learning in the outdoors while gaining leadership experience at the same time.

CITs and JCs must attend a mandatory training session on Thursday, June 20 from 2-4pm and be at camp from 8:15am to 3:30pm each day (3:45pm on Tuesdays for CIT/JC meetings with the Co-Director).We encourage current rising 8th & 9th graders to register for our summer 2024 Leadership Training Camp session to prepare them to be a CIT. See below for more information about this special camp session.

We will be accepting applications until April 5, 2024

The interview process will begin in late March, early April

Scholarships and Financial Aid Available | Include your request in your application materials

Counselors-in-Training (CITs)

Entering grades 8 – 9
Must attend orientation on Thursday, June 20, 2024 from 2 – 4 pm
Cost: $125

Duties:

Being a good role model for campers through participating in activities and having a positive attitude
Assist counselors with setting up and cleaning up each day and preparing materials and putting away materials as needed during the day,
Under counselor supervision, lead simple activities such as reading a book, a simple song or a game
Attend weekly meetings with Camp Directors on Tuesdays from 3:15-3:45pm.
Perform other duties as assigned

Interested in becoming a Counselor-in-Training?

Fill out the application form
Write a cover letter explaining why you would be a great CIT
Send application materials to Jeff Mazur

Junior Counselors (JCs)

Entering grades 10 – 12 (minimum age is 15 at the time of the camp session)
Must attend orientation on Thursday, June 20, 2024 from 2 – 4pm
Cost: $25

Duties:

Being a good role model for campers through participating in activities and having a positive attitude
Assist counselors with setting up and cleaning up each day and preparing materials and putting away materials as needed during the day.
Under counselor supervision, assist campers with arrival and departure, transition times, lunch, and with activities that require additional attention and direction.
Under counselor supervision lead activities, games and songs.
Communicate frequently with counselor to ensure the day goes smoothly
Attend weekly meetings with Camp Directors on Tuesdays from 3:15-3:45pm
Perform other duties as assigned

Interested in becoming a Junior Counselor?

Fill out the application form
Write a cover letter explaining why you would be a great JC
Send application materials to Jeff Mazur