Counselors In Training (CITs) get a unique experience while at MountainCamp. As this is a Leadership Experience, applications are required. Campers should be 16-17 years old (rising 12th graders).

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The Counselor in Training program started in 1995 to allow for our older youth to gain camp leadership experience and counselor by being involved in the day to day excitement of MountainCamp. During a CIT II's 6 weeks at MountainCamp, they will have mastered the art of being a role model, the balance of personal and professional all while also preserving their silly, fun youthfulness that is a camp counselor's number one tool while working with children. The CIT II program begins with one week of Senior High camp gaining the perspective of a camper. The 2nd week of camp is a unique training experience for CIT's to gain needed knowledge and skills to be successful the remaining 4 weeks. CIT II's will spend their remaining weeks of camp living in cabins with Intermediate and Elementary campers gaining much needed skills for conflict management, community building and gaining the needed skills for working with children as a MountainCamp counselor. They also get to enjoy trips to cool rivers, high peaks and raft the thrilling Nantahala river.

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Space in the CIT II program is limited. All applications and references must be submitted by February 28 to be considered. Applicants may be contacted for a phone interview. Program participants will be chosen no later than March 31.