CIT (4+ weeks) | 9th Grade

Read on if your rising 9th grade child would be interested in being a CIT in summer 2024!

Four week minimum commitment.
Our Counselor in Training (CIT) program is designed to be a fundamental and learning rich experience for rising 9th graders to explore what it means to work, embrace responsibility, and receive feedback … in a fun and supportive culture that encourages them to be their best self! Due to the four week minimum commitment of this program, CITs finish their summer with a real sense of how their efforts make a difference at LINX Camps.
Our CIT program is a tuition-based training program and not an employment opportunity. The rate for summer 2024 is $529 per week.

How to Apply

The LINX Camps CIT program for rising 9th graders has a three-step application process:

  • Read through the remaining tabs on this page to fully understand the commitment and opportunities
  • Submit an application before May 1st
  • Interview with our CIT Program Coordinator
Application

Details

Our CIT program begins with a week of training, with experienced staff trainers and experts, and is designed to help teens excel. Then, there is a minimum of three weeks of experience in the field (with a camp group). Teens may add on as many additional field weeks as they would like. A CIT may choose to spend each of their field weeks working in a different camp.
Please note, the four+ weeks of the program do not have to be consecutive, although it is beneficial to immediately follow the training week with a field week to solidify learnings.

  • Training weeks offered = June 24th or July 8th
  • Field weeks offered = July 1st onward

Responsibilities

CITs assist with activities as requested and directed. Our CIT Program Coordinator is responsible for the daily assignments, supervision, and training of all CITs.

  • CITs are not responsible for the leadership, direction, or discipline of camper groups.
  • CITs are not included in our published staff to camper ratios.

CIT Options

The field options include working with a Junior Camps' group, Rookie group, or Master group in:

  • Broadway Theater Camp
  • General Camps
  • Maker Masters Camp
  • SciKids Camp
  • Sports Camps
  • Swim Program
  • Theater Camp

The Future Is Bright

Throughout their weeks and at the end of their experience, CITs will receive feedback on their efforts. The feedback is clear, direct, and encouraging, with the goal of setting a CIT up for success in their future.
It is important for CITs and their families to understand that our CIT program is a professional building block. Many CITs see being a counselor at LINX Camps as their next step, but participation in our CIT program does not guarantee employment at LINX Camps. In fact, less than 25% are hired into a junior-level staff position the following summer — Junior Counselor, Swim Instructor, Office Runner, Division Running, or Operations Runner. Why? The reasons range!

  • CIT program feedback indicates a teen needs more leadership training or maturity before taking on more responsibility in camp
  • A teen wants to tackle an academic-based program to prepare for post high school plans
  • A teen realizes working with kids is not exciting to them
  • A teen isn’t ready for the commitment of a job
  • A family is not ready to change their summer traditions and/or plans to support the teen’s required work weeks (New LINX Camps staff members are required to work from the second week of July through the end of camp in August.)
  • Etc.

A teen who completes our CIT program is welcome to apply and interview for a position in any future summer. We celebrate teens who take a year, or more, post CIT program to explore their interests and mature their skills.

Rates

Our CIT program is a tuition-based training program and not an employment opportunity. The rate is $529 per week.
For families interested in adding bus or lunch to their CIT's summer, the promotional rates at the time of their application email will be honored.

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We offer FIVE family-friendly, convenient services — Early Drop-Off, Extended Day, Extended Day with Swim Lesson, Bus, and Lunch Box — that can be added to the CIT experience. Learn more
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The CIT program was amazing. My child felt training week was very successful, and she was well-supported by the CIT leadership, counselors, and her fellow CITs. Thank you for another amazing summer and this special leadership opportunity." The CIT program was amazing. My child felt training week was very successful, and she was well-supported by the CIT leadership, counselors, and her fellow CITs. Thank you for another amazing summer and this special leadership opportunity." J.S., Wellesley
My son is really enjoying his CIT experience so far! He has been excited every day to attend camp." My son is really enjoying his CIT experience so far! He has been excited every day to attend camp." A.F., Natick
The CIT program was such a great experience for my son! It seemed that the whole group had such a good time together — they even got together outside of camp to attend a local carnival!" The CIT program was such a great experience for my son! It seemed that the whole group had such a good time together — they even got together outside of camp to attend a local carnival!" O.D., Maynard
Just a thank you for a decade of camp! I just dropped my son off at his last camp bus, this morning, as he's now aged out. He's loved going to LINX Camps as a camper and then as a CIT. It has always been an amazing experience and a happy place for him. As a parent, I couldn't have asked for anything... Show full review Just a thank you for a decade of camp! I just dropped my son off at his last camp bus, this morning, as he's now aged out. He's loved going to LINX Camps as a camper and then as a CIT. It has always been an amazing experience and a happy place for him. As a parent, I couldn't have asked for anything more. Thank you so much!" D.R., Newton
My daughter enjoyed LINX Camps so much that she would like to be a CIT for the entire summer next year." My daughter enjoyed LINX Camps so much that she would like to be a CIT for the entire summer next year." J.L., Newton
I love how organized LINX Camps was and how all the counselors and staff were. I also VERY impressed with the follow-up and follow through on any questions and concerns I had." I love how organized LINX Camps was and how all the counselors and staff were. I also VERY impressed with the follow-up and follow through on any questions and concerns I had." J. R., Needham
I loved your CIT program because I was still able to have a camp experience (making so many friends my age!), while learning, preparing, and getting helpful tips for my future as a full-time counselor." I loved your CIT program because I was still able to have a camp experience (making so many friends my age!), while learning, preparing, and getting helpful tips for my future as a full-time counselor." O.D., Maynard
Our camper has been attending LINX Camps since 2nd grade. He will be a CIT next summer and is looking forward to it." Our camper has been attending LINX Camps since 2nd grade. He will be a CIT next summer and is looking forward to it." P.M., Needham
My daughter said this was her favorite LINX Camps summer ever. Her only complaint is that she can't be a CIT for another year ;-)" My daughter said this was her favorite LINX Camps summer ever. Her only complaint is that she can't be a CIT for another year ;-)" K.G., Medfield
I thought I would take a minute to let you know how much my daughter is enjoying being a CIT at LINX Camps. She is having a great time and I couldn't be happier. Thanks to all!" I thought I would take a minute to let you know how much my daughter is enjoying being a CIT at LINX Camps. She is having a great time and I couldn't be happier. Thanks to all!" A.B., Natick
My camper felt supported, prepared, and appreciated in your CIT program. Thank you! It was an excellent experience." My camper felt supported, prepared, and appreciated in your CIT program. Thank you! It was an excellent experience." T.W., Brookline