Counselors in Training (CIT) at Mountain Bike Camp
Mountain Bike Camp is proud to be growing the summer camp staff from within, hiring our long-time campers who have attended in the past. This tradition continues with added structure to ensure that teens are getting what they need in order to advance to staff positions in the future, developing leadership and an attitude of service back to the camp. This multi-step process supports development of 21st century skills, leadership, biking ability and instruction. Our hope is that campers will advance to CITs and then will join the staff team in the future and work towards coaching certification with NICA.
How it works
Step 2: Participate at the 303 level
Step 3: Become a CIT
Counselors-In-Training (CIT)
Ages 15-17
After participating in Mountain Bike Camp at the 303 level, teens can apply as a Counselors-In-Training (CIT) summer internship program. Counselors-In-Training are supervised by the head counselor and partnered with a counselor mentor, but Counselors-In-Training are never responsible for supervising campers on their own.
Counselors-In-Training put their leadership skills into practice by:
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Leading games and activities with the kids.
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Helping with daily setup and clean up of camp.
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Learning about the role and responsibilities of a camp counselor by shadowing a camp counselor.
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Completing daily leadership workshops to focus on their development and ensure they have the support and tools needed to be successful.
Counselors-In-Training
Counselors in Training must attend an in-person training session, scheduled in late May or early June. After completing the training, they can be scheduled for any week of camp, with a minimum commitment of two sessions. Schedules are created in advance with the camp director.
Price:
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This is an unpaid summer internship, participation is free for CITs, however, a $200 donation is encouraged to cover the cost for the training.
For more information, feel free to contact us.
