As a Counselor-In-Training (CIT) you spend one or two weeks volunteering at summer camp, serving alongside our summer camp counselors and staff. Experience the joys and hard work of camp ministry, while developing your leadership skills and growing in your faith.
You must currently be in High School (Grades 9-12) to apply to be a CIT.
CITs are required to attend a weekend of training, Friday-Sunday, April 25-27, 2025.
The schedule for which weeks CITs serve is done in June, so participants know when they will serve at that time. We do our best to accommodate scheduling requests.
Can CITs Also Attend High School Camp?
Yes, you sure can, and we encourage you to do so! We’ve picked this week specifically because CITs and most of our summer staff won’t be serving other Youth or Joy Hearts Camps. Don’t miss out on this great week designed specifically for you! Learn more about High School Camp >
Application
Step 1 – Apply
Applications are reviewed and accepted as they are received. Space is limited, so it is best to apply as soon as you can before March 31, 2025. To apply, you need to complete the Application Form and provide the additional information detailed on page 3 of the application. This is the Reference Form you will need for that.
Step 2 – Training Registration
If you are accepted to serve, then you will be asked compete the Payment & Waivers Form for CIT Training and the Camper Health History Form. These forms and payment are due no later than April 7, 2025.
Questions – FAQs
See the FAQs. If you have additional questions, please contact camp.
Training
Schedule
Training begins with check-in from 4:00 to 5:00 pm on Friday April 25th in the Welcome Center, followed by dinner, and ends at 11:00 am on Sunday.
Includes
Lodging in the Cabins, 5 Meals (Friday Dinner – Sunday Breakfast) & CIT T-Shirt
Cost
We realize that costs have risen for all of us, and while these fees are necessary to cover our costs and keep camp running, we don’t want cost to prohibit anyone from serving in this way. So, we’re offering two payment options. Please choose the option you feel is best for you and your family.
Option A – Pay $200 (full cost)
Option B – Pay an amount between $75 and $200. Ministry partner donations will be used to cover the balance.
If you want to help offset the cost for others serving in this way, your additional donation is appreciated
Cancellation
Deposits are non-refundable. No refunds will be granted after April 7, 2025. If a CIT leaves training due to disciplinary reasons or parent request, no refund will be given.