Summer CIT Program

Our Junior Counselor-in-Training (JR. CIT), Counselor-in-Training (CIT), and Counselor Programs offer a unique chance for current Laurence students and graduates to enhance their leadership skills while enjoying a fun-filled summer in the sun!

Laurence's Summer Leadership Program helps students develop essential social and emotional skills such as leadership, interpersonal skills, citizenship, responsibility, and accountability. Additionally, our Counselors, CITs, and JR CITs are encouraged to show initiative, serve as role models, and help nurture the unique abilities and potential of both the campers and themselves. We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic, reliable, and enjoy working with children ages 5-10.

Benefits of being of the Laurence Sumner Leadership Program:

Grow as a leader at your alma mater
Be seen as a role model beyond our campus
Develop interpersonal skills
Earn community service hours

We accept a limited number of JR. CITs, CITs, and Counselors for each summer camp session. If you’re interested in participating, please click here to apply! For more information, please email our CIT and Counselor Coordinator Tanika Schliebe at tschliebe@laurenceschool.com

Program Description

Junior CITs (7th-8th Graders)

Students entering 7th and 8th grades can apply for the Junior Counselor-in-Training (JR. CIT) program. JR. CITs participate in team-building activities and learn effective communication skills necessary for working with peers and children. They work closely with our Leadership Coordinator to assist teachers and specialists throughout the day.

***Please note that spaces are limited***

CITs (9th - 10th Graders)

Students entering 9th-10th grade can apply for the Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program. CITs participate in team-building activities, develop effective communication skills, and gain hands-on experience working with counselors and camp staff. They assist in supervising campers and setting up activities and events.

We accept a limited number of applicants per session, and it is possible not all applicants will be accepted.

Counselors (11th and up)

Laurence counselors are 10th graders and above. Counselor positions are limited and require an application. The program extends the CIT experience, immersing counselors in advanced leadership roles. Responsibilities include teaching, coaching, mentoring younger campers, designing lesson plans, managing outdoor games, camp assemblies, parent interactions, and supporting food management and kitchen operations.

ApplICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED