The Frost Valley YMCA CiT Program is designed for 16 year olds who are interested in becoming counselors at Frost Valley YMCA. The month-long program concentrates on leadership training, team building, skill development, service to camp and personal growth. The program will provide a time of transition for each participant as they develop independence during their transition from camper to counselor.
Application Process
Our CiT Programs
Who Teaches the CiTs?
To Apply
1. Applicants must be 16 years of age prior to the start of their CiT session.
2. Complete the online application by December 1st, 2010.
3. Hand out three references to teachers, recent counselors, employers, or people who have seen you work with children or have seen you in a leadership position. All references must be mailed to Frost Valley by December 1st, 2010.
The CiT program is about teens developing their independence and leadership skills. The applicant MUST take the initiative to complete the application and correspond with Frost Valley with questions.
It is important to note that space is extremely limited in these programs. Preference towards a particular session is not guaranteed.
Interviewing Schedule
Applicants will be contacted in the beginning of January to set up an interview time for later in the month. Applicants will receive notification of their acceptance into this program by mail.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Kam Kobeissi at 845 985 2291 x271 or email kkobeissi@frostvalley.org.
The Resident Camp CiT Program –This month long program is offered twice per summer. It gives participants a well-rounded overview of the entire Frost Valley Camp Counselor experience. Participants will spend a portion of their experience on a wilderness trip learning to plan meals, set-up and break down camp, and use resourcefulness and confidence to overcome obstacles. Another portion of the experience will include participating in workshops and learning to work with children. Some topics covered during this section include hip pocket games, how to be a counselor, behavior management, and more. To learn more about the resident camp at the Frost Valley YMCA, please click on sleepaway camp.
The Adventure CiT Program – This month long program is offered once during the summer. Adventure CiTs participate in similar leadership training and development as Resident Camp CiTs, however the emphasis on this program is on creating outdoor leaders to potentially work in Adventure Village. Adventure CiTs spend more time on overnights and learning outdoor teaching skills, such as fire building, water purification and camping techniques. To learn more about Adventure Village at Frost Valley YMCA, please click on teen adventures.
Who Teaches the CiTs?
The CiT coordinators are hired to work with the counselors-in-training during the course of the summer. The coordinators are adults who have experience working with teens, outdoor skills, CPR and First Aid training, and a familiarity with Frost Valley YMCA’S philosophy and routines. The coordinators are selected on the basis of maturity, level of experience and sound judgment ability. Prior to camp, the coordinators will participate in a two-week training program.
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We look forward to receiving your application to the Frost Valley YMCA CiT Program!
