Counselor-in-Training and Junior Counselor Programs

The Hitchcock Center Nature Summer Camp has great opportunities for teens in 2022! Our “Counselor-in-Training (CIT)” program, is for teens entering 7-9th grade, who love nature and working with children. Our “Junior Counselor (JC)” program for 10-12th graders ready for more of a leadership role. Applicants for both programs should earnestly wish to build their leadership skills and contribute to a fun, safe camp environment by being mature and appropriate role models for the kids.

They should always be looking for ways to help the staff and the campers, and be excited and energetic for a jam-packed day. CITs and JCs attend camp for one or more sessions assisting counselors with all the activities of Nature Camp, such as leading hikes, activities, games, and songs. Reporting to the Co-Camp Directors, and working alongside the counselors, JCs have fun learning in the outdoors while gaining leadership experience at the same time. CITs and JCs must attend a mandatory training session on Thursday, June 23 from 2-4pm and be at camp from 8:15am to 3:30pm each day (3:45pm on Tuesdays for staff meetings).We encourage current 12-14 year-olds to register for one of our Leadership Training camp sessions either July 5–15 or July 25–August 5 to prepare you to be a CIT.  See below for more information about this special camp session.

We will be accepting applications and interviewing on a rolling basis.

Scholarships and Financial Aid Available

Counselors-in-Training (CITs)

•      Entering grades 8-9
  
•      Attend orientation on Thursday, June 23, 2022
•      Cost: $125
•      Duties:
  • Being a good role model for campers through participating in activities and having a positive attitude
  • Assist counselors with setting up and cleaning up each day and preparing materials and putting away materials as needed during the day,
  • Under counselor supervision, lead simple activities such as reading a book, a simple song or a game
  • Attend weekly meetings with Camp Directors on Tuesdays from 3:15-3:45pm.
  • Perform other duties as assigned

 Interested in becoming a Counselor-in-Training?

• Fill out the application form
• Write a cover letter explaining why you would be a great CIT, including the contact information of three adults that know you well (not parents)
• Send application materials to Jeff Mazur

Junior Counselors (JCs)

•      Entering grades 10-12 (minimum age is 15 at the time of the camp session)
  
•      Attend orientation on Thursday, June 23, 2022
•      Cost: $25
•      Duties:
  • Being a good role model for campers through participating in activities and having a positive attitude
  • Assist counselors with setting up and cleaning up each day and preparing materials and putting away materials as needed during the day.
  • Under counselor supervision assist campers with arrival and departure, transition times, lunch, and with activities that require additional attention and direction.
  • Under counselor supervision lead activities, games and songs.
  • Communicate frequently with counselor to ensure the day goes smoothly
  • Attend weekly meetings with Camp Directors on Tuesdays from 3:15-3:45pm
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Interested in becoming a Junior Counselor?

• Fill out the application form
• Write a cover letter explaining why you would be a great JC, including the contact information of three adults that know you well (not parents)
• Send application materials to Jeff Mazur