What is the role of a counselor in training?

Responsibilities With Campers Under the supervision of a senior counselor they will: Make the camp a fun place to be, helping to devise and plan games and activities. Supervise cleaning and meals. Help provide a safe and supportive atmosphere for campers.

What does a CIT do at camp?

A Counselor in Training is a person who would like to learn more about camp counseling through on the job training. Through encouragement and feedback from the counselor they are working with, a CIT will practice leadership skills, be a role model, lead a devotion, and have fun with campers.

How can I be a good training counselor?

Counselors-in-training spend time with each other and a dedicated CIT leader. They build camaraderie through teamwork games and spend dedicated time learning leadership skills. Examples of those skills include: how to build a growth mindset, positive camper management, goal setting and effective communication methods.

Are CITs paid?

While CITs are considered campers and not employees, they will receive a modest stipend at the end of their session. They will also have the potential to earn tips from parents of the campers in their bunk.

How do you put counselor on resume?

On your resume, describe your camp counselor experience in the same way you would describe your campus involvement or work experience. What was your role at the camp? How would your supervisors, campers, and other counselors describe you? Focus on your accomplishments.

What is a CIT person?

The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program is a community partnership of law enforcement, mental health and addiction professionals, individuals who live with mental illness and/or addiction disorders, their families, and other advocates.

What it like being a camp counselor?

As a camp counselor, you are the most important person in your camper’s camp life at that time. They will want to dress how you dress, act how you act, eat what you eat, listen to the music you do, etc. It doesn’t seem like it in the moment, but you touch your campers’ lives forever.