Counselor In Training (CIT) Program

Scouts ages 14-15 who have an interest in serving Camp Geronimo as a Counselor in Training will experience a new curriculum in the 2022 season that is aimed to develop their leadership, customer service, teaching and self. 

 

There will be three 2-week session for Counselors in Training held in the 2023 season. Each session will utilize the Patrol Method in providing Counselors in Training with a true scouting experience. Every day will be different, filled with exciting and unique experiences designed to not only create great staff members at camp, but confident leaders in their daily lives. Over the course of the 2-week session, Counselors in Training will go from shadowing their counselor counterparts to instructing a portion of a lesson to delivering a full lesson in their program area that is engaging and compelling to campers.

Program Requirements

  • Ages 14-15 (16 and above should apply as staff).
  • Able to work at camp for two weeks when your troop is not in camp.
  • A current BSA registration and complete up to date health form.

Fees

The CIT Program fees are $375 for the two week program.  Program includes staff shirt, patch, program supplies, leadership training courses, and meals for the two weeks. 

Session Dates

Session 1: June 4 – June 17

Session 2: June 18 – July 1

Session 3: July 2 – July 15

Questions? Please contact gcc.program@scouting.org