Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Programs

CIT Tier Structure

Tier 1 CITs (rising 9th or 10th graders) and Tier 2 CITs (rising 10th graders) are still campers and will continue to participate in Technology and Athletics. If you are rising 10th grader and have not yet participated in Tier 1, you can choose to participate in both Tiers 1 & 2 or only Tier 2. Only one session is required for each CIT tier. There is no additional charge to participate in TIC's CIT program.

(click on cross to the right of each tier for more information)

  • Tier 1 CITs must be registered for one session of camp in order to participate and must be a rising 9th or 10th grader. Tier 1 CITs are not given any responsibilities at camp, but are taken out of their activities for 45-60 minutes every other day for Leadership training with the Leadership & Training Director. They will participate in workshops aimed at developing skills in communication, goal-setting, authenticity, and more. After registering, Tier 1 CITS should submit an application. All applicants are accepted into the program and will be confirmed via email.

    Grade Requirement: 9th or 10th grade

    Prerequisite: None

    Application Requirements: Camper Registration and CIT Tier 1 Application

    Number of Sessions: 1 Session (enrolled as a camper)

    Included Trainings: 5

    Program Content: General Leadership Skills

  • Tier 2 CITs must be registered for one session of camp in order to participate and must be a rising 10th grader. Tier 2 CITs are not given any responsibilities at camp, but are taken out of their activities for 45-60 minutes every day for Counselor-specific training with the Leadership & Training Director. They will participate in workshops aimed at developing skills in behavior management, risk assessment, teaching styles, and more. After registering, Tier 2 CITS should submit an application. All applicants are accepted into the program and will be confirmed via email.

    Grade Requirement: 10th grade

    Prerequisite: Tier 1 but exceptions will be made due to COVID

    Application Requirements: Camper Registration and CIT Tier 2 Application

    Number of Sessions: 1 Session (enrolled as a camper)

    Included Trainings: 10

    Program Content: Counselor-specific training

  • Tier 3 CITs (i.e. Staff Assistants) should NOT enroll as campers because they have aged out of our camp programs. The Staff Assistant Program is a bridge year between being a camper and being eligible to apply to be a full time counselor as a rising 12th grader. Staff Assistants are considered volunteers and should be rising 11th graders (some exceptions are made, based on need, but will require two summers in the Staff Assistant program). Staff Assistants have responsibilities and receive on-the-job training. They can choose to be compensated with a stipend and/or SSL volunteer hours, if their school will accept SSL from a company that is not a 501(c)(3).

    Grade Requirement: 10-1th grade

    Prerequisite: Tiers 1 & 2 OR previous summers as a camper at TIC.

    Application Requirements: Click here

    Number of Sessions Required: 2 sessions preferred but some exceptions can be made (Does not need to be consecutive sessions; NOT as a camper)

    Included Trainings: Mentorship from full-time staff

    Program Content: Professionalism and intro to staff training

    Compensation: This is considered a volunteer position and you have a choice of receiving a stipend (Session 1: $375, Session 2: $375, Session 3: $400 and Session 4: $400), earning credit for 80 hours of community service per session as a volunteer or a combination of both. You will only receive pay/credit for the hours you work.

For specific questions, please contact Tabitha Glading (tabitha@ticcamp.com).