Note: Art Center CIT and LCIT are not part of the 2025 DigiDraw process; registration opens on March 6, 8:30am
Summer Camp Counselors in Training (CIT) are volunteers (12-18 years old) who assist professional art instructors in the day-to-day running of the Kids and Teen (KAT) Studio summer camps. CITs offer support through classroom management, encouraging campers, prepping art supplies and more. This is a great way to earn service hours, develop and strengthen leadership skills, and have fun in a creative environment. CITs volunteer for a full week of camp, choosing a morning or afternoon session.
CIT Orientation is required and will be held 1 Hour before the first day of Camp for the shift. Participation in the orientation is mandatory. Even if you have volunteered previous summers, you must attend orientation. No exceptions can be made.
The Lead Counselor in Training (LCIT) program builds on your experience as an Art Center CIT and provides opportunities for you to help with CIT training. enjoy mentorship from college Kids and Teen Studio (KAT) interns, manage camper recreation, and take responsibility as the LCIT for a one week session of camp LCITs may sign up for more than 1 week of camp!.
The morning LCIT shift is from 8:45 am. to 12:45 p.m. every day; this includes the moming camp. camper lunch, and the 12:30-12:45 p.m. transition to afternoon camps. The afternoon LCIT shift is from 11:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. every day, this includes camper lunch, the 12:30-12:45 p.m. transition to afternoon camps, and afternoon camps.
LCITs should expect to earn 20 hours of service per week. Instead of focusing on one camp, LCITs circulate amongst the different camps during their assignment and act as mentors to the CITs.
LCITs are self-starters who demonstrate excellent communication skills, inclusive leadership, and strong classroom management skills. Registrants will be reviewed by the Education Department and LCITs will be notified by mid-March
LCIT Orientation is required and will be held before the first week of camp (date to be determined by 2025 LCITs and Director of Volunteer Engagement in May of 2025). Participation in the orientation is mandatory. Even if you have volunteered previous summers, you must attend orientation. No exceptions can be made.
If for any reason we are unable to place you in one camp session your fee will be returned to you, otherwise, the $75 fee is nonrefundable
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Locations are TBD
