C.I.T. Program: Rising Grades 8-12 • Register • View Cart •

Counselor-In-Training (C.I.T.s) is a program for Grades 8-12 who enjoy spending time with children and want to help the community while learning leadership skills. C.I.T.s are expected at camp between the hours of 8:30 am-4:00 pm daily for their registered week(s). Participants will partake in all camp activities, have the opportunity to lead a craft/activity station and participate in weekly leadership training and meeting with the Camp Leadership Staff.

The C.I.T. Application Process:
1. Review the C.I.T. Info Sheet (in the form section below) with a parent/guardian.
2. Get a reference letter from a coach, teacher, or principal.
3. Fill out the application form.
4. Submit your application packet (application and reference letter) to Lexi Polasek,
Assistant Director, by Monday, March 10, 2025, in one of the following ways:
-Via e-mail in an attachment to: lpolasek@southbury-ct.gov.
-Mailed to Parks and Recreation Office.
-Hand the application packet to the Parks and Recreation Office.
  5. Once the application is received, candidates will be contacted for an interview.
  6. Successful candidates will receive an offer letter, after the interview process.
7. Successful candidates must then need to confirm the training dates and meetings listed in the offer letter.
8. After the requested C.I.T. weeks are confirmed: register on this page (below).
Payment needs to be completed by Monday, April 21, 2025.
Any application packets submitted after March 10, 2025, will not be accepted.

Southbury Parks and Recreation's address to mail or turn applications to:
Southbury Parks and Recreation
ATTN: Lexi Polasek
561 Main Street South
Southbury, CT 06488

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Pricing and Registrations
All approved candidates will not be financially compensated if accepted as a C.I.T. This entire process is part of the paid program for all C.I.T.s to learn the tools to succeed in future interviews and develop leadership skills.

Parks and Recreation is only accepting a total of 5 C.I.T. candidates for each week.
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Take-away experiences for C.I.T.s in the program:
-Opportunity to attend a state-wide event held through the Connecticut Recreation and Parks Association called Camp College on Saturday, June 1 from 9 am-2:30 pm at Southern Connecticut State University. During Camp College, C.I.T.s will get the opportunity to tour a state college, attend their choice of workshops to enhance their skills, and network with other towns/cities throughout Connecticut.

-Additional training with Southbury Parks and Recreation staff.

-C.I.T. workbooks that track progress made with the Assistant Camp Coordinator on their weekly goals, how they achieve these goals, and reflections on their experiences each week.

-Team Building Opportunities with other C.I.T.s, camp staff, and campers while camp is in session.

-Enhance public speaking and leadership skills through running craft/activity stations during the week with a camp staff member.

-C.I.T.'s will get the experience of the camp from a leadership perspective, and still get to experience the joys of camp. Once a week C.I.T.'s will choose an activity to do together without the campers.

-The C.I.T. Program is an excellent resume builder! (Especially when applying to be a Parks and Recreation Camp Counselor!)

Additional Forms and Files:

Register	Activity	Ages	Grades	Days	Date/Time	Fees

Log In	Week 1: Splish Splash	N/A	8 - 12	MTuWThF	06/16/2025 - 06/20/2025 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM Ballantine Park	$50.00 Res, $65.00 Non-Res
Log In	An interview with Parks & Rec needs to take place first, then once a candidate is selected, you may register here.

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