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2025 Counselors in Training in Summer Day Camp Program (CIT)

 

COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING (CIT) Program Overview 2025

For rising 10th-12th grade students

Are you a high school student interested in leadership, education, or youth services? The BGCC Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program is a hands-on opportunity to build real-world skills, gain career experience, and make a positive impact in your community.

What You’ll Do:

  • Volunteer at BGCC summer day camp and support younger BGCC members.
  • Learn and shadow Youth Development Professionals and Managers
  • Join weekly high school cohort sessions featuring college visits, guest speakers, and workforce development opportunities
  • Receive community service hours and a letter of recommendation
  • Gain skills for future jobs – and maybe even join BGCC as a staffer after graduation!

Program Requirements:

  • Complete the online application and short essays
  • Volunteer 4 hours/day for at least 2 weeks (you choose the weeks!)
  • Attend a one-on-one weekly check-in with our BGCC CIT Supervisor
  • Participate in CIT group meetings/outing each week on Thursdays.
  • Consent to a background and reference check
  • Attend all training courses
  • Note: This is generally an unpaid opportunity

Important Dates:

  • June 9 – CPR/First Aid Certification & New Hire Paperwork
  • June 10–11 – Staff Training (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
  • BGCC Closed: June 19 and July 4

Summer Camp Weeks

Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Cunha Middle School Campus

Choose your weeks! You must commit to at least 2 full weeks:

  • June 16–20 (Closed June 19)
  • June 23–27
  • June 30–July 3
  • July 7–11
  • July 14–18
  • July 21st-25th   Survivor Week

Ready to Apply?

APPLICATION CLICK HERE

Questions?

Contact: Zitlali Huerta:  zitlali@bgccoastside.org