Junior Counselor in Training Program & Counselor In Training Program

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JUNIOR COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM
Boys & Girls Club of Assabet Valley Jr. Counselor in Training (Jr.CIT) Program is designed for those campers who are 12 by July 1, 2012, and who are interested in learning more about our CIT program.  This program is designed to introduce participants to leadership, conflict resolution, child development, and group dynamics.  Successful completion of the program and positive evaluation could lead to an invitation to be a CIT when the participant turns 13 yrs old.   Due to the small number of spaces available and the highly competitive nature of this program, all potential applicants must complete the following application and parental consent form in order to determine suitability for the program.  Applications will be reviewed and an interview scheduled to determine if applicant possesses the necessary skills to be a CIT.
 
Cost: All participants must be members of the Boys & Girls Club.  Membership is $40/per year.
 
CLICK HERE for a membership form.
 
Students will have an option to participate in our Full Day Program or Half Day Summer Program.  Jr. CIT’s costs will be reduced by $20.00 to $115.00/week for the Full Day Program.  There is no discount for the Half Day Playground Program. 
 
How to apply: Potential Jr. CITs must fill out and return the Jr.CIT Application form, Club Membership Form and Parental Consent form by JUNE 1st. 
CLICK HERE for a 2012 application form.
CLICK HERE for the 2012 Parental Consent form.
 
Specific Duties:

o    Aid counselors by helping to get equipment and supplies ready for activities.

o    Help to secure supplies and equipment after activities.

o    Aid children in their learning by providing a good example.

o    Help counselors and children by helping to keep track of their stuff.

o    Help children to get to activity areas and the bathroom.

o    Contribute ideas to improve the program.

o    Report any unsafe actions by children or other CITs to supervisor.

o    Provide children with role models and help them grow in character.

o    Assist in cleaning and disposing of trash

o    Ability to accept supervision and guidance

o    Good character, integrity, and adaptability

o    Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control

o    Set a good example for Club members and others, including cleanliness, punctuality, sharing duties during cleanup, and sportsmanship.

o    Respect each Club member for their uniqueness - within each group help create a community of people, understanding and appreciating diversity, emphasizing communication and teamwork.

 



 COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM 
TheBoys & Girls Club of Assabet Valley's Counselor-In-Training (CIT) Program is designed for campers who turn 13 by July 1, 2012, and who are interested in becoming better leaders. The CIT Program will be offered at our Half Day Playground & Full Day Summer Program.
This program covers a curriculum that includes such topics as leadership, conflict resolution, child development and group dynamics that leads to the making of a successful Boys & Girls Club Counselor, and a better leader.  All CIT’s applicants should be interested in, working with children, possess maturity, flexibility, a strong work ethic and the ability to have fun. CITs will be evaluated by the Club Staff at the end of their session. Successful completion of the program and positive evaluations could lead to the participant being invited back the following season to interview for a staff position (must be going into 10th grade to be considered.)
Because of the small number of spaces available and the highly competitive nature of this program, all potential applicants must complete a CIT Application in order to determine suitability for the program.
 
Pricing: All participants must be members of the Boys & Girls Club.  Membership is $40/per year.
 
CLICK HERE for a membership form.
 
 Field trips will be $20.00
How to apply: Potential CITs must fill out and return the CIT Application form, Club Membership Form and Parental Consent form by JUNE 1st. 
CLICK HERE for a 2012application form.
CLICK HERE for the 2012 Parental Consent form.


Specific Duties:
o    Aid counselors by helping to get equipment and supplies ready for activities.

o    Help to secure supplies and equipment after activities.

o    Aid children in their learning by providing a good example.

o    Help counselors and children by helping to keep track of their stuff.

o    Help children to get to activity areas and the bathroom

o    Contribute ideas to improve the program.

o    Report any unsafe actions by children or other CITs to supervisor.

o    Provide children with role models and help them grow in character.

o    Assist in cleaning and disposing of trash

o    Ability to accept supervision and guidance

o    Good character, integrity, and adaptability

o    Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control

o    Set a good example for campers and others, including cleanliness, punctuality, sharing duties during cleanup, and sportsmanship.

o    Respect each camper for their uniqueness - within each group help create a community of people, understanding and appreciating diversity, emphasizing communication and teamwork.