Counselor-In-Training Program

The Counselor-In-Training (CIT) Program is a nine-week summer volunteer experience for high school students entering grades 10-12.

What's a CIT?

The Counselor-In-Training Program is a valuable opportunity for students to gain work experience, enhance their resume, accumulate service learning hours, and learn new skills while having fun!

Dare to Lead

Components of the CIT program include:

• Daily interaction with participants and staff at Summer Daze camp sites. 

• Hands-on experience working with children, and interactive training sessions.

• Leading arts, crafts, science experiments, sports, games, special events, and more!

Training sessions explore activity planning, work ethic, resume writing, interview skills, teamwork, and career opportunities.

CIT Requirements

Students are required to submit a completed online application by the deadline. Applicants are required to interview and attend a mandatory orientation.

Assignments

Students will be placed at a Summer Daze camp site.

Locations include:

• Verdugo Park

• McCambridge Park

• Robert Gross Park

• George Izay Park (Olive)

• Stough Canyon Nature Center