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Counselor-in-Training Information

Each summer we have a certain number of spots available for CITs and Junior Instructors. The more we grow, the more competitive these spots are becoming. If you are interested in volunteering or working for us, you MUST fill out the application below before January 1st, to be considered for the following summer (2027). Starting this year, only those who fill out the form will be considered for a spot in the summer. You will hear back if you are accepted or not by February 15th. If you are not selected, you can try again the following year.

We will begin accepting applications on September 12th, the link to apply will be posted here then. If you want to make sure not to miss the application, you can fill out the form below to be emailed the link to the application when it is open.

Since this is a leadership position, we expect the applicant to fill out the application themselves. Parental assistance is fine if needed, but all words should be the applicant’s own.

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.

Below is a list of skills & expectations for applicants of each position. 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 applicant’s temperament is also critical.

Counselor-In-Training (CIT)

Must be:
+ 13 or older by summer 2027
+ Passionate about camp, sailing, marine biology, and or working with kids
+ Ready to support camp leadership and help in any way needed
Not necessary but helpful:
+ Attended Sea Adventure Camp
+ Attended one or more Leadership session

  • Be able to rig Hobie-Cats
  • Tying basic knots
  • Comfortable steering, tacking, and gybing a Hobie
  • Comfortable handling creatures from the marsh
  • Comfortable getting  in the water, getti
  • Open to feedback, and learning new skills
  • Open, kind, and encouraging to all people
  • Strong communication skills
  • Always ready to jump in and help in any way needed
  • Can be a positive role model to younger children

Help set up and clean up, run games and crafts, help run tie-dye, play in the water with campers, and help including campers who may be left out or shy.

We will select CIT’s based on their skills and passion, but also will take into account commitment to our community. We will consider the number of years one has attended camp for this application, as this program is just as much about us supporting the positive growth of the youth in our community as it is training the next generation of camp instructors. However, anyone is welcome to apply.

Junior Instructor

Must be:
+ 14 or older
+ Passionate about camp, sailing, marine biology, and working with kids
+ Ready to take a leadership role with children and camp activities
+ Confident sailing alone with children on a Hobie
+ Confident running a game or activity with a group of children
+ Have initiative, independence, and stamina

Not necessary but helpful:
+ Attended Sea Adventure Camp
+ Attended one or more Leadership session
+ Been a CIT for one or more years

  • Confident rigging and de-rigging Hobies (other boats are a bonus)
  • Understands Points of Sail and the difference between tacking and Gybing
  • Can Tie an 8, cleat, and bowline knot.
  • Confident and Comfortable sailing alone with children
  • Ready to jump in the water and get dirty playing with children
  • Ability to keep children entertained on land adventures (through science knowledge or games and activities)
  • Open to feedback, and learning new skills
  • Open, kind, and encouraging to all people
  • Strong communication and social skills
  • Ability to adjust plans and think on your feet
  • Can be a positive role model to younger children
  • Bring your own passion or flair to camp

Junior Instructor: Marine Biology

Must be:
+ 14 or older
+ Passionate about marine biology and working with children
+ Ready to take a leadership role with children and Marine bio activities
+ Ready to assist Cam in Lab maintenance and Data Collection when needed
+ Able to identify common marine species in the Marsh and other marine habitats
+ Comfortable going into the marsh and water and getting dirty!

Not necessary but helpful
+ Attended Sea Adventure Camp
+ Attended one or more session of Leadership
+ Attended one or more session of Coastal Ecology Camp
+ Been a CIT one or more years

  • Confident rigging and de-rigging Hobies (other boats are a bonus)
  • Understands Points of Sail and the difference between tacking and Gybing
  • Can Tie an 8, cleat, and bowline knot.
  • Confident and Comfortable sailing alone with children
  • Safely and respectfully handling animals
  • Using a seine net
  • Taxonomy – ability to identify a variety of local marine organisms
  • Enthusiastic about science
  • Encouraging about learning
  • Patient when answering questions
  • Serious when using delicate or sharp tools/equipment