CIT’s (Counselor In Training)

The Backyard Kids- Counselor In Training program offers young people the opportunity to accomplish two major goals. The first is to help them develop concrete and practical skills necessary to become effective leaders, counselors and members of society. The second is to develop and refine one’s own counseling, instructional and leadership skills through their experience at camp.

Mondays:

Campers will travel off-site to be actively participating in team building skills and outdoor activities. Fun activities too like the movies, roller skating, ice skating, and FunPlex.

Tuesdays through Thursdays:
9:00 am-5:00 pm

The CIT program is an advanced training program
for 15-17 year olds interested in being a summer camp counselor.
Training includes:
* Development of communication and leadership skills
* Team building exercises
* Hands on training with senior counselors