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Counselor-in-Training Information

Being a Counselor-in-Training is a great leadership opportunity for children ages 13-16. Ideally, candidates for Jamestown Sea Adventure Camp’s CIT program have attended Sea Adventure Camp for at least 2 weeks as a camper before taking a CIT role. However, anyone is welcome to apply.

Below is a list of skills & expectations for applicants. While applicants are not expected to be competent in all of the areas outlined below, they should have a strong desire to learn and to improve their skills and knowledge in all areas. An applicants temperament is also critical.

This is a volunteer position. We do not pay individuals until they are full-time instructors. This is an opportunity for individuals who are passionate about working with youth in an outdoor setting.

Counselors in Training (CITs) get the best of both worlds – their role is part camper and part staff. CITs participate in daily camp activities while practicing the skills and responsibilities of JSAC staff. While having fun, they will also learn life skills, teamwork, and a strong work ethic.

  • Be able to rig Hobie-cats & O’pen Skiffs
  • Tying basic knots
  • Comfortable tacking and gybing
  • Comfortable handling creatures from the marsh
  • Be able to, or learn how to, identify specimens
  • Open to learning and growing
  • Open, kind, and encouraging to all people
  • Expected to “work” first, socialize second
  • The first priority is being present with the campers
  • Must be ready to learn from/ follow directions from Instructors
  • Must be ready to jump in and help wherever needed
  • Model good behavior, set the example, use appropriate language (you are a role model and younger campers are watching!)
  • Be a friend to all campers. Encourage nervous or struggling campers.
  • Be inclusive.
  • Approach camp with a positive attitude – your enthusiasm is contagious!
  • Communicate with the staff you are working with – ask how you can help and do your best to perform any tasks or responsibilities they give you.
  • Leave disciplining other campers up to the full-time staff
  • Model good behavior

Helping set up or clean up camp, games, and crafts, helping run tie-dye, playing and going into the water with campers, and helping to engage/ include campers who are left out or shy.

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Space is limited as we only have room for a certain number of CIT’s each week. If you are not chosen to be a CIT, please apply again another year.