Counselor- in-Training Program

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The Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program provides young teens (12 – 14 years old)  the opportunity to develop skills as leaders in a creative and safe environment. The CIT’s are offered a diversity of activities which allow them to expand their abilities and broaden their horizons in preparation to becoming counselors with the Children’s Arts Institute or other camp programs.

Locations and dates

Los Angeles Campus
Westland School, 16200 Mulholland Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90049
Session 1: June 28 – July 16, 2010 (3 weeks) No Camp July 5
Session 2: July 19 – August 13, 2010 (4 weeks)

Childrens’ Arts Institute Valley Campus
Children’s Community School. 14702 Sylvan St., Van Nuys, CA 91411
Session I: June 28 – July 23, 2010 (4 weeks)  No Camp July 5
Session 2: July 26 – August 20, 2010 (4 weeks)

Hours: 8:00am–3:45pm
Days: Monday–Friday

Requirements

Meetings/Training: Attend a 2 hour training & orientation session approximately 1 week prior to camp.
Daily: Assist in workshops. Help supervise younger campers.
Open Houses: Help set-up and attend our exhibit/performance nights at the end of session.

Cost: This is not a job, but a camp program we offer for junior teens. Parents pay 50% of camp tuition to have their child attend the program.

Daily Schedule

8:00 AM — Arrive at camp
8:00-8:15 AM — Morning jobs
8:15-9:00 AM — Supervise campers, assist around camp
9:00-10:10 AM — Assist in a workshop
10:10-10:35 AM — Snack break
10:30-11:40 AM — Assist in a workshop
11:40-12:40 PM — Lunch, lunch jobs, supervise campers
1:50-2:05 PM — Afternoon Break
2:05-3:15 PM — Assist in a workshop
3:15–3:30 PM — Assist during parent pick-up
3:30-3:45 PM — End of day jobs

There will be one advanced CIT workshop daily– time slot and subject matter to be decided.

Registration will begin the end of February.  Check back for details.