Teen Programs @ SSDC
CIT/LIT PROGRAM INFORMATION FOR 2023!
A MANDATORY CIT/LIT PRE-CAMP MEETING WILL BE HELD AT SSDC ON
TUESDAY, MAY 23rd 6:30-8PM
As a CIT (Counselor-In-Training) or LIT (Leader-In-Training), these campers are ready to move on to a different kind of experience as a camper! This program combines fun-filled camp activities and out of camp trips with the opportunity to take on light responsibility with younger campers while working as a team with other staff members.
As a 7th or 8th grader, our CIT/LITs are ready to accept responsibility for being a positive role model and are motivated to learn and grow under the direction of senior staff members. This program provides an opportunity to practice growing up in a safe setting, and is a perfect partner to family, school and community youth activities.
The CIT/LIT program is a special part of the SSDC Tradition. In addition to regular camp activities, these campers have the opportunity to participate in our annual Mr. & Mrs. SSDC competition, be considered for a coveted Junior Color Games General role or act as an official SSDC Olympics Ambassador. Our out-of-camp trips create special memories and unique experiences each summer.
COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM
- Boy and girls completing 7th grade in June
- Full day supervised activity schedule
- A CIT will participate for a portion of each day with a younger group of campers under the supervision of a Senior Counselor, a Field Supervisor and Leadership Counselors,
- A CIT will also participate for a portion of each day in recreational activities with other CITs under the supervision of the Leadership Counselors.
- Optional participation in 2 local 1/2 day trips and 3 extended day trips
- Optional Late-Night Party
- Full tuition rates apply
LEADER-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM
- Boys and girls completing 8th grade in June
- One previous season as a CIT at SSDC
- Optional participation on all trips as described above
- Optional Late-Night Party
- Advanced Leadership Training Workshops
- Full tuition rates apply
CIT/LIT INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND BELOW. An email will go out to CIT/LIT families in early May. This will include an overview of the program, forms to be signed and returned and information about an Orientation Meeting on May 23rd from 6:30pm to 8pm.
ALL CIT/LITS MUST COMPLETE THE LEADERSHIP SURVEY & SIGN THE LIST OF RESPONSIBILITIES DOCUMENT. PLEASE BRING THE COMPLETED DOCUMENTS TO THE PRE-CAMP ORIENTATION MEETING ON MAY 23.
2023 CIT/LIT Leadership Survey Form
CIT LIT List of Responsibilities To Be Signed
CIT/LIT INFORMATION (PLEASE READ AND REVIEW ALL THE INFORMATION BELOW PRIOR TO THE PRE-CAMP MEETING)
Who Should Be a CIT/LIT? – Overview
SPECIAL NOTE: Future employment as a Junior Counselor Intern is subject to availability and is not guaranteed. The following criteria is taken into consideration: the number of years at SSDC, positive staff evaluations, readiness to assist with a group of campers, enjoyment of camp, success in mentoring campers, participation in camp activities and overall performance at camp. In addition, Junior Counselor Interns must be able to commit to the full eight-week camp season.
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