Counselor-in-Training Program
Young Adults 14-16 years old
Cost: $550 for 4 weeks plus $20 yearly registration fee
Dates: July 10 – August 4, 2023
Counselor-in-Training
Young adults interested in making a positive impact on children are ideal candidates for our innovative Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program. CITs explore potential career paths involving children and prepare for possible future work as a camp counselor. The CIT program covers leadership development, behavioral training, motivating campers, portfolio development, job application and interview training, ropes course belay training, and basic First Aid, as well as a chance to have fun and build connections with their group. The first half of the program consists of hands-on training. During the second half, CITs are placed within groups under the leadership of seasoned counselors to experience being a counselor.
NOTE: CITs will complete an interview and must express a strong interest in working with children in order to be considered.
Campers download the Camp Ketcha CIT APPLICATION 2023. Submit your application and supplemental materials to klarochelle@campketcha.org.
Parents please fill out Registration and Medical Form online.
Leader-in-Training Volunteer Program
Young Adults 14-16 years old
This program is free and is an extension of our CIT program where young adults gain volunteer experience in a camp setting
Dates: August 7-Augsut 25, 2023
Young adults who have completed the CIT program at Camp Ketcha or at another camp and are interested in continuing to become a leader should continue in our Leadership-In-Training program. Participants will learn how to apply the values of Camp Ketcha in leading group activities. Campers will be assigned to a counselor or program leader and learn counseling skills, behavior management, group management, risk assessment and more through hands on real world experience. LITs will receive daily feedback and weekly evaluations.
NOTE: LIT’s must complete an interview with the Camp Director if they are new to Camp Ketcha and have successfully completed a CIT program.
Download the LIT APPLICATION 2023