ATTENTION TEENS!
This is a special program for teen students who are entering in grades 7th through 9th this year or are 12 to 14 years old (as of June 1st 2025). 
The Counselors in Training Program (CIT) is a stepping stone between Camper registration (for children entering 1st-6th grades in Fall 2025) and our paid summer staff members (who must be 16 years old to apply). For that reason, Counselors in Training are registered for the program by their parent/guardian and there is a weekly fee for participation in the program.
Camp Dates: Monday-Friday May 26-August 8, 2025 from 8:00am-4:00pm
Fees: $100 per week (required upon acceptance into the program)
Registration Deadline: April 11th
- The purpose of this program is to help the older youth of the Hampshire area develop leadership skills through a summer work experience.
- CIT are required to attend an intensive staff training prior to camp starting.
- Additional volunteer opportunities may exist for interested individuals.
- Hands on experience working with children, young adults and other professionals
- Leadership and Decision-Making, Time Management, Goal Setting, Organization, Understanding Expectations
- Resolves conflicts in a productive way by seeking help from Unit Head and counselors
- Adapts a “what’s next mentality” and seeks opportunities to be helpful within the camp community
- Acts as a positive role model and stays present daily
- Accepts feedback from the CIT Unit Head, Directors and other staff members and uses it to reflect on and improve performance
- Performance evaluation given by Unit Head at the end of the summer session
- Phones and headphones out of sight and not used except for scheduled breaks and emergencies
- 3 days of attendance up to 5 days.
In order to register for the program, each participant must complete and return the following:
- Program Application
- Activity Plan
- Expectations and Responsibilities Information Sheet
- 2 Personal References
Counselors in Training are REQUIRED to provide two (2) written letters of recommendation from non-family members. These should be returned with the application. Once registered and all documents are received, information on pre-camp leadership training will be emailed to both the CIT and the parent/guardian.
