The Lourdes Camp Counselor-In-Training (CIT) program is a very competitive and selective program for 15 year olds (DOB prior to 7/1/2008) who have a strong desire to work with children and who have a love for camp. The program is designed to give them the training and skills associated with being a staff member. CIT applicants should be interested in working with children as well as possess leadership skills, maturity, flexibility, open mindedness, a strong work ethic, and of course the ability and willingness to have fun. Previous experience as a camper is not required to apply for this program. 

Program Outline:

CITs will spend two weeks at camp (Week 3: July 16-21 and Week 5: July 30-August 4) and attendance for the entirety of these weeks is mandatory. The cost for the program is $595. CITs will assist in all aspects of camp including camper drop off and pick up, cabin activities and games, equipment set up and take down, and set up and supervision of meals. They will also assist staff members in leading the majority of activities that camp has to offer. The CITs will be assigned to a specific cabin that they will work closely with, but they will also have the opportunity to interact with the majority of the staff and campers through several activities throughout the course of the week.