Counselor-in-Training Program 2024-Pine Knoll
The goal for the Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program is to create individuals that can flourish as staff members at Pine Knoll. The CIT program is a leadership development program designed to provide hands-on learning and educational information for students entering 8th, 9th or 10th grade. Topics taught will include first-aid procedures, effective discipline techniques, enhancing individual leadership styles and planning activities.
The CIT program will be held Monday - Friday at Pine Knoll Campground (1974 Allen St, Springfield, MA). CIT's will be scheduled from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. If a CIT would like to assist staff with before and after care (7:30-9:00 AM) or (4:00-5:00PM) there would be no additional charge to participate. Hours will depend on the needs of the camp and what would be best suitable for the applicant. Camp begins on Monday, June 24, 2024 and runs through Thursday, August 15, 2024. The cost of the CIT program is $150 per week. Payment is due at sign up in full.
Important Deadlines:
Applications Available: Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Application Deadline: Friday, April 19, 2024
Selection by: Week of May 3, 2024
Steps for Admission into the CIT Program:
Step 1: Visit eastlongmeadowrec.com, visit “Register", then "Programs", and then click on Counselor-in-training. The CIT Application can be found under forms. Download, and fill out in its entirety.
Step 2: Return this document by following the instructions on the cover page of the application. Make sure all questions are answered to the best of the applicant's ability.
Step 3: After review of the application, candidates will be notified and be invited for an interview with Pine Knoll staff.
Step 4: Once the interview is complete, applicants will be notified the week of Monday, May 6, 2024 whether or not the applicant has been accepted into the CIT program.
Step 5: If the applicant is accepted into the program, a sheet will be sent for dates and weeks available so staff can create a schedule for all CIT applicants. All accepted applicants will be registered manually into the CIT program with the attached fee of $150 per week.
Step 6: Training dates for CIT's will be sent to the respective email on the application in the beginning of June, with training beginning in mid-June prior to camp opening.
Additional Forms and Files: