Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program
2025 Registration began on Wednesday, March 5th!
Forms & Documents
Job Information
Caregiver Permission Form
Individual Health Care Plan
Medication Consent
What is the CIT Program? The Counselor in Training (CIT) program at Maria L. Baldwin Community Center is the summer cohort of the Youth Employment Program. We aim to provide middle school youth with an opportunity to volunteer in the community and gain valuable professional skills in the process. After successfully completing their session and all of the CIT responsibilities, CITs earn a $75 stipend.
When are the 2025 CIT sessions?
Session 1: June 30th-July 11th (closed July 4th)
Session 2: July 14th-25th
Session 3: July 28th-August 8th
Session 4: August 11th-22nd
Download Outback 2025 Calendar
AM Shift: 8am-2:30pm
PM Shift: 12:30-6pm
What do CITs do at Outback?
The role of a CIT is to be a positive role model and leader to campers enrolled in Outback. Tasks may include cleaning, organizing, and setting up/breaking down program equipment, supporting staff and campers during daily transitions, maintaining water containers throughout the day, and assisting teachers with activities by providing help to individual youth and getting supplies.
CITs are expected to attend regular check ins, arrive promptly at the start of their shift and after returning from their break, complete a weekly timesheet, and will be supported, coached, and evaluated by their teacher mentor.
How do I become a CIT? Please carefully follow the steps below.
- When registration opens on March 5th, use the online registration system to save a spot in the shift/session you are interested in.
- Complete the Student Application within 2 weeks of registering online
- Complete the Caregiver permission form within 2 weeks of registering online. NOTE: Your spot will not be secure until all 3 steps are completed.
- Attend one of the in-person orientations:
Thursday, May 22nd 4:30-6 PM
Wednesday, May 28th 4:30-6 PM
Questions? Email registration@agassiz.org
Support Us! We are committed to keeping the CIT program free for participants, and paying each participant who successfully completes the program a $75 stipend. We feel that these are core pieces of creating a “first job” experience for teens, but we could use your support to help offset this expense.
If you are able, please consider making a donation so we can keep running this important community program, building the next generation of strong leaders, competent camp counselors, and enthusiastic community builders!
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