We Build GREAT Counselors!

About Our Program:

The Camp Shaw Counselor In Training Program is designed to take our young teens and transform them into phenomenal camp staff members. Our intentional leadership development curriculum will give you all the tools necessary to be the best counselor you can be!

Our CIT 1 program will introduce you to the roles and responsibilities of a camp counselor. We will primarily work on team building, leadership skills, and self discovery.

Upon successful completion of the CIT 1 program, you may take the CIT 2 program. CIT 2s will be placed in a cabin with a veteran counselor and will perform (with supervision) some staff responsibilities. Upon completion of the CIT 2 program, your performance during the week will determine your involvement with camp for the remainder of the summer. CITs will be given a rating based on the scale below:

3: CIT is ready to work as a cabin counselor for the rest of the summer. They can work as a support counselor for the first week, and then have the ability to be on their own for the rest of the season. They will be hired as paid staff at the new counselor rate.
2: CIT is ready to work as a support counselor or kitchen staff for the rest of the summer while continuing to work with campers and grow their skills. They can be primarily in charge of campers for limited periods of time and be included as staff in camper-to-staff ratios. Kitchen staff will only be given as an option if more help could be used there. They will be hired as paid staff at the new counselor rate.
1: CIT is not ready to be in charge of campers on their own. They are welcome to return for the rest of the season as a volunteer to gain more experience and grow their skills. They will not be left in charge of campers alone or be included as staff in camper-to-staff ratios. 
0: CIT has not proven they are a positive role model to younger campers and peers. They can continue to come to camp during the season by registering as a camper, and they can be considered for a staff role the following season upon the discretion of the hiring staff and Camp Director.
 
Please note: CITs who receive a ranking of 2 or 1 and return for multiple weeks will continue to gain experience. They may receive additional responsibilities as decided with conversation among the CIT, their supervisor, and the Camp Director.

Registration for 2025 is now open here!

Counselor-In-Training Program Dates: 

CIT 1:
6/8/25-6/12/25
6/15/25-6/19/25
7/6/25-7/10/25
7/20/25-7/24/25

CIT 2:
6/22/25-6/28/25
7/13/25-7/19/25

Price: $625 (CIT1); $750 (CIT2)

Discounts Available:

Can’t Wait (by 12/31/24) – $75
Early Bird (by 4/30/25) – $50
4-H Member – $30 off
Sibling Discount – second and subsequent siblings $30 off
Multi-Week discount – second and subsequent sessions $30 off

General CIT Information:

Counselor-In-Training 1: for 16 and 17 year-olds
Counselor-In-Training 2: for 17 year-olds

Check-in and Pick-up

Check-in: 2:00-4:00PM Sunday (CIT1 and CIT2)
Pick-up: 2:00-3:00PM Thursday (CIT1); 10:00-11:00AM Saturday (CIT2)

2025 Packing List
Daily Schedule

Please remember we will not begin check-in early as camp staff need to prepare for the week and are busy getting ready for your camper prior to 2 pm. Please include all adults that may pick your camper up on the Authorized Pickup form and remind them to bring a picture ID to present at the pick-up station.

Please also note: We expect our CITs to be role models for all other campers. To that end, it is extremely important that CIT candidates NOT bring electronic devices to camp. As with all campers, electronic devices that are brought to camp will be taken from campers and stored in the office safe until parent arrival. CITs who are found to have electronic devices or other prohibited items in their possession will not successfully complete the CIT program. CITs who drive themselves to camp can turn in their cell phone and car keys upon arrival, and obtain them when their session is complete.