Ages 13 to 14 years old
Available at Camp Carr and Sports Camp
Counselors in Training will have the opportunity to make new friends, build teamwork skills and have a great time being a part of the YMCA summer. At the YMCA, we take the Counselor in Training Program very seriously. We are looking for youth that embody our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. This program gives participants the opportunity to place the needs of others ahead of their own, share what they have learned and be a role model for younger campers.
GENERAL CAMP INFORMATION
- Sessions: All camps are 1-week sessions
- Camp Hours: Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Extended Care Opportunities – Extended care is a supervised recreation program available for all full day camp programs. Daily or hourly rates are not available, and the parent must provide transportation. Extended care options include morning care from 7 a.m.–9 a.m. and afternoon care from 4 p.m.–6 p.m.
- Sibling Discount – $15 per session. Please note, discount will be applied by our billing department, after registration
- Financial Assistance – The Hunterdon County YMCA is a non-profit United Way agency dedicated to serving all local residents. Financial aid is available to qualified applicants.
- Online account for Snack Bar Cards at Camp Carr & Sports Camp - create an account at FunFangle. From here you can add funds and check balances.
How to Become a CIT:
CIT Candidates must either download or request a CIT application. After it is complete it must be sent into the Deer Path Branch,144 West Woodschurch Road, Flemington, NJ 08822 Attn: Kristin Heimall, or emailed to kheimall@hcymca.org for review and consideration. Deadline for applications is April 30.
You will be contacted by listed email once your application has been reviewed so you can register. Registered CITs will be invited to a pre-camp training, usually held in June.
Second Year CITs may register at any point once registration is open. There is no need to reapply once you have been through the application process and participated as a CIT.
Please note that being part of the CIT program does not guarantee employment.
The first year CIT program has been developed to pay special attention to developing the leadership skills of participants. This program in comparison to second year CITs will focus on building leadership skills, learning about the developmental stages of children, exploring the benefits of working cooperatively other youth.
Second year CITs spend a large portion of their day interacting with age appropriate groups (campers 4 to 10 years old). They will review skills learned from the previous summer, along with taking part in new activities that enhance leadership skills.
All Counselor in Training Sessions are one week options.
Camp Carr: June 20 – September 1 (Sessions 1-11)
Sports Camp: June 27-August 26 (Sessions 2-10)
South Camp: June 27-August 19 (Sessions 2-9)
First Year CITs will be contacted by email once your application has been reviewed so you can register.
Second Year CITs may register at any point once registration is open. There is no need to reapply once you have been through the application process and participated as a CIT.
