C.I.T. Program: Rising Grades 8-12
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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-3:30 pm daily for their registered week(s). Participants will partake in all camp activities, have the opportunity to lead craft/activity stations and participate in weekly leadership training and meetings 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. Fill out the application form.
3. Submit a reference letter from a coach, teacher, or principal.
4. Application and reference letter must be received by Meghan Lennon, Parks and Recreation Director, by Monday, March 9, 2026, in one of the following ways:
-Via e-mail in an attachment to: mlennon@southbury-ct.gov.
-Mailed to Parks and Recreation Office.
-Hand deliver the application packet to the Parks and Recreation Office.
5. Once the application is received, candidates will be contacted for an interview.
6. Register for the waiting list on this page - register for each week you are interested in(below). A member of the office will contact you to complete payment should you be accepted into the program. NOTE: joining the wait list is not a guarantee you will be selected for that particular week, even if you are accepted into the program*
7. Successful candidates will receive an offer letter.
8. Successful candidates must then confirm the training dates and meetings listed in the offer letter.
9. Office staff will reach out to complete payment and confirm weeks of attendance.
Payment needs to be completed by Monday, April 20, 2026.
Any application packets submitted after March 9, 2026, will not be accepted.
Southbury Parks and Recreation's address:
Southbury Parks and Recreation
ATTN: Meghan Lennon
561 Main Street South
Southbury, CT 06488
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Pricing and Registrations
Approved candidates will not be financially compensated if they choose to join the C.I.T. program. This entire process is part of the development program for all C.I.T.s to learn the tools to succeed in future interviews and develop leadership skills. C.I.T.s are program participants and have the same protections and status as all campers.
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:
-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!)
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