At Hermann Sons Life Camp, we believe it is important for us to grow our own staff and we’d like to invite you to join our CIT (Counselor-In-Training) program. Our CIT program is a leadership program designed for past Hermann Sons Life campers aged 15 and 16 whose goal is to become a camp counselor.

During each session we will also house 20 CIT females and 20 CIT males.

WHY BE A COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING?

• Gain a behind-the-scenes experience of the camp community
• Establish job and character references.
• Develop new skills.
• Challenge yourself regarding personal growth and expanded self-esteem through leadership opportunities.
• Gain the ability/skills needed to work with children in a camp community, after school program or any youth program.
• Earn community service hours.
• Have fun helping kids.
• Learn to work as a team.

COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING JOB DESCRIPTION:

A CIT is an awkward mix of camper – Counselor. Please understand that while a tuition is paid, the CIT is not a camper. We have a higher expectation for our CIT-campers. Our Junior members look up their CITs. They will mimic and pattern their attitudes and behaviors along the lines of our CITs (and counselors). Please read the CIT Job Description, click HERE.

As a CIT Camper, and as a potential staff member, you will be peeking behind the scenes at what makes the Camp tick. You will begin to see camp through the eyes of a staff member. Being a staff member at camp is an incredibly fun summer camp job. It is, however, hard work. It is a job. The needs and wants of the campers are always paramount in our actions.

This program focuses on making sure that you, as a CIT candidate, are a match to be counselor at camp. It is just as important for you to determine if being a counselor at Hermann Sons Life is a fit for your summers. If you accept the responsibility of being a CIT and fully immerse yourself into the program, I think you will realize that being a counselor at camp provides for so much personal growth and is so much more rewarding than even being a camper!

If you are interested in joining the team at Hermann Sons Life Camp, the directions are listed below.

HOW TO BECOME A CIT 

• FIRST STEP Complete the CIT application or https://forms.gle/8E3YAQgeEHT8Y2h97
• The application is for past Hermann Sons Life campers ages 15 (as of Sept. 1, 2027).
• Applications will be reviewed, some applicants will be scheduled for a Zoom interview. Participation in interviews does not affect acceptance into the program.
• Once your application is approved/accepted you may then register for your camp session(s).
• Spaces are reserved on a first-come, first served basis.
• Early bird CIT Member Price is $310 per session. ($110 for stayover sessions). Early bird pricing for non-members is $430 (stayover is also $110 per session).