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Counselor In Training Program

The Indy Stem Camps Summer CIT Program is for current 8th graders and past Minecraft Campers who are ‘graduating’ from our Minecraft camps and who are interested in possibly becoming a Minecraft Camp Counselor throughout their high school career. Our CIT program is an important step to eventually becoming a paid Assistant Counselor during the summers after their Freshman, Sophomore and Junior years in high school. And while participation in our CIT program does not guarantee that you will be asked to become a full-time Assistant Counselor, by participating in our CIT program you will have an opportunity to learn how to be a counselor while demonstrating to me and our veteran Lead Counselors that you have the temperament and skills to become an Assistant Counselor. Also, while it is not necessary to first serve as a CIT if you want to be an Assistant Counselor after completing the 9th grade, by attending camp as a CIT you will have a head-start on this process.

Event Registration Details
Summer 2025

Cost: $100

REGISTER

PROCESS: Parents should discuss this opportunity with their child, go over the expectations below with their child, and determine together if this might be something they would want to do this summer. By completing this online registration your child is applying to be a CIT for summer 2025.

  1. Summer CIT’s must commit to attending a minimum of one week-long camp during the summer. It is preferable, but not required, that these camps run concurrently during the same week (i.e. - morning and afternoon). NOTE: One week-long camp is typically 15 hours (5 days x 3 hours per day)
  2. Summer CIT’s are not permitted to attend more than a total of four week-long camps during the summer.
  3. CIT’s must PAY for the privilege to attend camps as a CIT by registering online through our CIT Registration Link.
  4. The one-time cost to become a Summer CIT is $100. This up-front charge will cover the supervisory expenses associated with overseeing the CIT program and the cost of any background checks that are needed by the CIT to supervise children at camp locations.
  5. The last day to register a child as a CIT is Memorial Day (May 30th, 2025).  
  6. After the Camp Director has reviewed the list of CIT applicants they will schedule CIT’s and assign CIT camp placement based on the availability marked by the applicant on this online registration. The Camp Director will notify the CIT and the CIT’s parents on or before Wednesday, June 11th of their assigned week(s) and location(s). If an applicant is NOT assigned at least one week of camp to attend as a CIT the $100 registration fee will be refunded.
  7. All CIT’s will be expected to attend one of several CIT training ZOOM Meetings at a time and date TBD.
  8. The role of the CIT is to mostly observe, listen, and learn and participate where appropriate and when directed by the Lead or Co-Lead Counselor. As such, CIT’s should follow the instructions and guidance of the Lead and Co-Lead Counselor of any camp  they attend and follow the Camp Counselor Guidelines. CIT’s can expect to be asked to help younger campers who are new to Minecraft and/or Minecraft Camp.
  9. Any electronic communication between the Camp Director and the CIT will include the CIT’s parent and/or guardian.
  10. CIT’s who fail to follow the Camp Counselor Guidelines or who cause unnecessary disruptions or distractions may be sent home or not asked to return to camp.
  11. If a CIT attends both the morning and afternoon week-long camp sessions they are required to bring a sack lunch and eat under the supervision of the Lead or Co-Lead Counselor.
  12. At the conclusion of each camp week that a CIT works the Camp Director will review the performance of the CIT and, provided the CIT shows up on time each day and was eager to listen to and learn from the Lead and Co-Lead Counselors, may choose to issue a non-compensation monetary gratuity to the CIT in an amount between zero and $100 per week-long camp.
  13. At the conclusion of the summer camp season the Camp Director, with input from Lead and Co-Lead Counselors, will evaluate each CIT to determine their potential for moving into the role of Assistant Counselor for subsequent camp seasons. The Camp Director will communicate the results of this evaluation to the CIT and to the CIT’s parents.

Contact: 317-417-0038 or indystemcamps@gmail.com