2024 Counselor in Training Program

Rec Summer Camp CIT Program

The Rec Counselor in Training program will be an educational and recreational program that helps teens develop the skills and attributes necessary to be a successful summer camp counselor. The program will focus on team building, service projects, and outdoor activities. CITs will work with counselors, administrative staff, pool staff, and other members of the community to learn the ins and outs of being a summer camp counselor. Open to a max of 6 participants, application required. Applications open March 4th and close March 29th. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and a decision letter will go out April 12th. Applications can be submitted to the Rec office at 150 Wakefield St, Suite #1 or by email to jeffrey.turgeon@rochesternh.gov. Please note: email will be the primary means of communication for this program. 

The Rec Camp Counselor in Training program will run alongside our regular summer camp, Monday-Friday, June 24-August 16. No camp Thursday, 7/4. CITs must sign up for the full 8 weeks. There is no part time option.  

CIT Application
 

The ideal CIT candidate:

• Models positive behavior at all times  
• Is open minded, eager and willing to learn from staff    
• Positively engages with all other campers and staff 
• Has experience working with or a desire to work with children 
• Has held or aspires to hold leadership roles 
• Desires to rise to challenges 
• Enjoys being outside and being active 
• Works well with others in both small and large groups 
• Respects self and demonstrates respect for others 
• Is active in their community  
• Likes to swim and be around the pool 
• Can apply sunscreen independently  
• Can independently change in and out of clothes/swim attire  
• Uses appropriate language  
• Uses bathroom independently  
• Comfortably engage in a full camp day without taking a nap   

 Additional Camper Support  

We understand that some children may need additional support to meet the list above. While we do not provide one on one support staff to campers, we welcome campers who will be accompanied by a support person from an established agency or privately hired by the family. To explore this collaboration or for additional resources, please contact Assistant Director Steve at Steve.trepanier@rochesternh.gov. 

Location:  

The CIT program at the Rec Center. The Rec Center Facility includes the high school soccer field and volleyball courts, Hanson Pines, Hanson Pines Pool and Kiddie Pool, the Hanson Pines playground and basketball court, and adjacent “Triangle” field. Indoor areas include the Rec Center Gym and conference rooms.   

2024 Schedule:  

Camp Day Schedule:  

• 7:30am-9:00am - Pre Camp/Sign-In  
• 9:00am-4:00pm - Structured Activities 
• 4:00pm-5:30pm Post Camp/Sign-Out  

The full 7:30am-5:30pm day is included in program tuition.

Age Requirements:  

Min: 13 years old. Must be 13 by 6/24/24  
Max: 14 years old

Camp Tuition:  

Rochester Residents: $300 per camper for the full 8-week summer. A $125 deposit is due at the time of registration. The full tuition balance is due no later than June 14th.  

• Tuition may be paid in cash, check or credit cards. 
• Checks should be made out to the City of Rochester.  
• All credit card transactions are charged a 2.99% fee, plus an additional $0.25.   

Applications for our financial aid program, Camp Aid are currently open. Click here to apply. Please direct questions to Assistant Director Steve Trepanier at steve.trepanier@rochesternh.gov. 

• Program Scholarship Rules and Conditions

Registration Information:

Registration will be completed after applicants are accepted into the CIT program. Registration must be done at the Rec Office at 15 Wakefield St. The registration deadline for those accepted into the program is May 15th. Anyone waitlisted will be notified of openings by May 17th.