Counselor in Training Program (C.I.T.)
What is a C.I.T. ?
The Counselor in Training Program (CIT) prepares young adults for future leadership roles working with children in camps and other professional settings. This hands-on 4-week educational training program features a curriculum tailored to develop essential skills for engaging with children while enhancing leadership, self-esteem, and communication abilities. Participants will benefit from daily feedback, self-reflection, and goal setting.
Guided by our outstanding staff, participants will gain invaluable insights and experience working with children ages 2-5 years old.
Guided by our outstanding staff, participants will gain invaluable insights and experience working with children ages 2-5 years old.
When?Monday through Friday, 8am to 3pm
June 1st* - June 26th OR/AND July 6th - July 31st Optional CPR/First Aid/AED training date TBD 
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Who?We are looking for 9 energetic and motivated young adults ages 14 (can be 13 at the time of registering, must be turning 14 before the start of the 26-27 school year) through 16 years old who want to learn and develop their skills working with children in a camp setting.
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Where?CIT's will be placed with a specific camp group at either of our two locations:
130 S. Batavia Ave or 510 S. Batavia Ave. 
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CIT's Responsibilities with Campers:
CIT's will be subject to the same code of behavior and policies as regular Mill Creek ECP staff and will participate in all aspects of day-to-day camp programing. Under the supervision of our state certified teachers, CIT's are asked to be role models to the young campers by:
CIT's are still technically campers and therefore bound by many of the same rules and restrictions as regular campers. We require that CIT's pay a discounted tuition of $300/week, complete all required paperwork and attend during regular scheduled camp sessions and hours. *Geneva residents start June 2nd
- Making camp a fun place to be, helping to devise and plan games and activities
- Helping to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere for the children
- Helping children resolve conflicts
CIT's are still technically campers and therefore bound by many of the same rules and restrictions as regular campers. We require that CIT's pay a discounted tuition of $300/week, complete all required paperwork and attend during regular scheduled camp sessions and hours. *Geneva residents start June 2nd
Application Process:
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Those interested in the CIT program should have a genuine interest in working with children and willing to commit the required energy, enthusiasm and cooperation in all aspects of the CIT program.
To apply, interested young adults will attend an in-person interview after submitting the following on or before Friday, March 20, 2026:
CIT candidates will be contacted on or before Friday, March 27th to schedule their interview. Interviews will be at 510 S. Batavia Avenue. |
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What does a typical day as a CIT look like?
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Although the days may vary based on the scheduled camp programing, a typical day for a CIT will be:
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By the end of your 4 weeks as a CIT, you’ll understand the expectations of a CIT, set personal and professional goals, learn safety procedures, how to spot potential risks, develop and practice professional communication skills, and gain various behavior management techniques to use when working with children in the future.
CITs also get to plan their own field trip, receive a camp T-shirt, and earn a certificate of participation. Upon successfully completing the program, you’ll be added to a mother’s helper/babysitting list shared with all Mill Creek ECP families and given priority over other applicants in the future.
CITs also get to plan their own field trip, receive a camp T-shirt, and earn a certificate of participation. Upon successfully completing the program, you’ll be added to a mother’s helper/babysitting list shared with all Mill Creek ECP families and given priority over other applicants in the future.