Leadership Program

Students entering 7th - 8th grades are invited to sign up for the position of Junior Counselor-in-Training (JR. CIT). The JR. CIT program is the first step in a student’s transition from camper to a potential counselor. JR. CIT participants take part in team-building activities and learn the importance of effective communication skills as they develop the talents necessary to work with peers and children.  Incoming seventh and eighth grade JR CITs will work closely with our Leadership Coordinator to assist teachers and specialists throughout the day. You will then be contacted by our Leadership Program Director, Tanika Schliebe. Spots are limited and will be filled based on our needs and camp enrollment. 

We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic, reliable, and enjoy working with children ages 5-10.  In short, JR CITs have an opportunity to develop their own skill set in a safe environment that they can bring with them throughout their years at school. Once having learned the essential leadership skills and responsibilities of the JR. CIT program, those camp JR. CITs will be invited back to join the Laurence CIT program the next year. 

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

JR CIT REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

Students entering 9th - 10th grade are invited to apply for the position of Counselor-in-Training (CIT). The CIT program is the next  step in a student’s transition from JR. CIT to a potential counselor. CIT participants take part in team-building activities and learn the importance of effective communication skills as they develop the talents necessary to work with peers and children. CITs are integrated into the camp program and receive hands-on experience working with counselors and Laurence summer staff. CIT's assist camp staff in the supervision of campers, and set-up and take-down activities and events.

We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic, reliable, and enjoy working with children ages 5-10. Space is limited. In short, camp CITs have an opportunity to apply their prior knowledge and understanding and develop their own skill set in a safe environment that they can bring with them to high school. Once having mastered the CIT program, those camp CITs will be invited back to join the Laurence counselor program the next year. 

The following is expected of all CITs:

• Strong leadership skills

• Assist in distributing prizes for Laurence Loot

• Wear camp t-shirt every day

• Distribute lunches

• Maintain a positive attitude 

• Participate in all events with enthusiasm, showing camp spirit

• Participate at Morning Assembly, sitting with campers 

• Help plan and write morning skits for assembly

Benefits of being a Laurence Camp CIT:

• Grow as a leader at your alma mater

• Seen as a true role model beyond our campus

• Opportunity to work on and develop interpersonal skills

• Will receive first aid and CPR training

• Will receive community service hours

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

CIT SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED

 

Laurence counselors are 10th graders and beyond.  Laurence Camp Counselor positions are limited, and the program is application based. While exceptions can be made, the counselor program is open almost exclusively to former CITs. At its heart, the counselor summer camp program is an extension of the CIT Program–but, with full immersion, this time, in an advanced leadership program that stresses, among other things, teaching, coaching and mentoring of younger campers in specific activities, designing and implementing lesson plans, working with camp leadership to manage outdoor games, camp assemblies, parent interactions, and supporting the entire food management and kitchen operations. In short, camp counselors have an opportunity to apply their prior knowledge and understanding and develop their own skill set in a safe environment that they can bring into high school and beyond. 

The following responsibilities are expected of all Counselors:

• Assist department staff members in executing daily lessons and activities

• Create and propose  activities and lessons for afternoon electives

• Communicate all scheduling/personnel issues to department staff member

• Follow all camp policies

• Participate fully in all aspects of camp community activities (assemblies, projects, etc.)

• Be role models for CIT’s and campers

• Have materials ready for campers and supervise clean up

• Strong Leadership Skills

• Maintain a Positive Attitude 

• Participate in All Events with Enthusiasm, showing Camp Spirit

• Ensure that campers are supervised at all times, and maintain a safe and enjoyable camp environment

• Acts as a leader for all campers, providing them with instructions for daily activities

• Perform headcounts of participants throughout the day

• Ensure participants are safe (properly hydrated, playing areas are free of hazards, etc.)

• Assist with the coordination and leading the camp schedule and activities for the camp participants

• Interact with parents/guardians during drop-off and pick-up times

Counselors must treat staff members, CIT’s, and campers with respect. They must be reliable, on time, and fully engaged in daily activities. Failure to meet these expectations will result in a meeting with department and/or Laurence staff members and could result in termination of the CIT position.

For more info, please email our CIT and Counselor Coordinator, Tanika Schliebe at tschliebe@laurenceschool.com.

COUNSELOR APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED