GRADES 10 - 12

Counselor-in-Training Program

Monday-Friday, July 7-18

(One 2-week long session) $575

All CITs will complete First Aid/CPR training and earn their 2-year certification!

Everyone is capable of being a great leader and the Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program is the perfect place to start. The CIT program is designed to support, encourage and guide high schoolers towards being effective leaders in their communities. We provide them with the tools to lead in actionable, concrete ways, empowering them to become the next generation of environmental stewards, educators, activists and enthusiasts. 

Teens who successfully complete the CIT program could be eligible to become camp staff members the following summer.* In addition, experience as a CIT can be used on future job and college applications. There are also opportunities to incorporate this program into volunteer hours and capstone projects or internships on a case-by-case basis.

During these programs, CITs will spend the first week as a group hiking, making friends, playing games and learning how to work with kids. During the second week, they will work with one group of younger campers along with a counselor and educator, learning how to teach and lead a group of young campers on trail.

Highlights Include:

  • Challenge hike on a route designed by the group

  • Leadership Compass Activities

  • Discover best practices for working with young kids

  • Practice leading team building and science education activities

  • Co-leading a group of young campers for one week

*Please note that Coastal Camp typically does not hire until the age of 18, so employment will depend on the CIT’s age and other experience.

Explore

  • Hike through the stunning national park in your backyard

  • Learn about our local coastal ecosystem and environmental stewardship

  • Explore hidden ecosystem and secret spots in the Headlands through the lens of a science educator

Experience

  • Earn CPR/First Aid certification

  • Learn the basics of being a camp counselor, including leadership and teaching methods

  • Practice teaching and mentoring younger campers

  • Apply your experience to high school capstone projects, college applications and job resumes

Empower

  • Have fun and create long-lasting friendships

  • Grow in self-confidence and find voice as leaders

  • Develop skills to positively impact the local community