Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program
2026 Registration Begins Friday, March 13th
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.
This year, we are piloting a new system for CIT stipends. We will be asking families to pay $100 to enroll their child, which will be used to cover the $100 stipend each CIT receives once they’ve successfully completed their session. If you are unable to pay the stipend up front, please let us know.
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.
2026 Session Dates
Session 1: June 29-July 10 (closed July 3)
Session 2: July 13-24
Session 3: July 27-August 7
Session 4: August 10-21
This year, we are only offering one CIT shift from 8 AM-12:30 PM. CITs will still be able to volunteer to work during beach trips, which will lengthen their shift for that day until 3 PM.
How to Register
| Due to the limited number spots in the program this year, we will be registering CITs using a lottery system. Families will be able to join the lottery online starting this Friday, March 13th until Monday, March 16th. We will notify you whether your child has been registered or waitlisted by next Friday, March 20th. |
| Step 1: From Friday, March 13th to Monday, March 16th you can join the lottery online (it will look like joining the waitlist). Note: if you join the lottery for more than one session, we are not able to tell which is your preference and must assume you are available for and interested in any of them. You will be randomly placed via the lottery accordingly. If you are only available for one session, please only join the lottery for that session. Step 2: Learn your child’s enrollment status by Friday, March 20th and let us know if you accept the spot. Step 3: If your child is enrolled and you accept the spot, you will be asked to pay the $100 or check in with Registration about financial assistance. You and your child will then have until April 1st to make the payment and complete the CIT student application and caregiver forms. Failure to submit these materials on time will result in forfeiting your spot to someone on the waitlist. If your child is waitlisted, we will reach out if a spot becomes available. |
Questions? Email registration@agassiz.org
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