Counselor-In-Training; CIT

Overview

Counselors-in-Training (CITs) assist in four classes per day and help lead small groups of campers. They also get a chance to develop their leadership skills during our recreational "Choice" period. CITs participate in a full week of staff training. CITs receive a weekly stipend of $400 for this training position.

We hope our CITs learn to create a nurturing environment for youth to connect and take artistic risks. We aim for them to explore how different instructors in different art forms approach teaching.

• Assist in four classes per day and help lead small groups of campers.
• Develop leadership skills during the recreational "Choice" period.
• Participate in a full week of staff training.
• Receive a weekly stipend of $400 for this training position.

• CITs must be 16 years old as of June 29, 2026.
• High school and undergraduate students are welcome to apply.
• CITs must be available Monday–Friday, June 29 – August 8, 2025, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. The full-time commitment is required. Exceptions can be made for school or college orientations.

NOTE:

Applicants need not have been a camper at Camp Arena Stage.

• Applying for a job is part of the CIT training process. Please write us a short cover letter and resume. A cover letter should let us know why you are interested in being a CIT, what you want to learn, and why you think you are a great fit for the program. Your cover letter should include the following:
• Why do you want to be a CIT at Camp Arena Stage?
• What do you hope to learn in this training program?
• Tell us about your experience working with young people (ex. babysitting, tutoring, volunteering, etc.).
• Tell us about your art experience (ex. playing an instrument, being in a play, arts and crafts, film editing, sewing, etc.)
• CIT interviews will be held in late April/early May. Scheduling will begin at the beginning of April.

• We will send updates as they are available to the email address you provide below.