Counselor in Training (CIT) program at the Village of Sussex is a progressive, experiential, educational course designed to help young people develop their awareness and basic skills of youth work, enhanced with an intentional leadership development design. The CIT curricula is designed to develop the technical skills necessary to be an effective, competent and compassionate youth worker, possessing all of the competencies the Village of Sussex recognizes are vital to success as a counselor in a day camp setting. 

While it is not "working" at Summer Day Camp in the same sense as a staff member, as CIT participants are still technically youth participants, and therefore bound by many of the same rules and restrictions as regular campers. CITs are not paid and they are not guaranteed a staff position at the completion of the program. CITs will be overseen by Camp Leadership and paired with a veteran Camp Counselor for the camp day to assist with camp functions and activities.

This program teaches management and leadership skills, time management, curriculum development, gives you hands-on training, classroom work, and interview experience. Our goal is to help you prepare for a summer job in the future. 

You will also receive work hours that can be added to your growing resume, a certificate of program completion, certifications in basic First Aid and/or CPR, Mandated Reporter training, and a letter of recommendation upon request.