Date: Sun Aug 10, 2:00 PM EST - Fri Aug 15, 3:00 PM EST
Category:
- Leadership Development,
- Outdoor
Level:
- Ambassadors,
- Seniors,
- Cadettes
Program Description: Young leaders in the CIT 1 program explore what being a counselor at Girl Scout camp is all about! As a CIT 1 you will learn how to engage younger campers. You'll interview, observe and assist camp staff; lead group activities, and learn to make a difference with your fellow CITs. You'll be a role model for younger campers as you develop your leadership skills! Participants will receive the CIT 1 pin at the end of the session. If your camper attends multiple sessions, the CIT 1 pin is only awarded at the end of the first completed session. Participation in additional sessions covers many of the same topics, but each session at camp can be unique and gives CIT candidates more chances to practice and expand their leadership skills.
Unit Life:
- Unit assignments are carefully determined based on program needs, participant numbers, camper ages and available beds, ensuring a comfortable and well-organized experience for all campers.
- At Lake Clear there are 2 types of units: lean-tos or cabins.
- Lean to Units - Each lean-to unit includes 6-8 sleeping structures, with most structures sleeping four people each. Staff will be housed in one structure within the unit, while campers will be paired or grouped with fellow program participants. A communal bathhouse is located nearby with flush toilets, shower stalls and potable water for washing and drinking.
- Cabin units - Each cabin sleeps 10 - 16 campers, with a separate room for staff. Cabins have one single occupant bathroom (with shower stall, flush toilet and sink), electricity and bunks beds with mattresses for campers and staff. A shower house with multiple private stalls and flush toilets is available nearby.
- We will do our best to honor buddy requests within the unit while also encouraging new friendships and group bonding.
- CIT 1 & CIT 2 participants will often share the same unit accomodations and staffing. CIT's will spend much of their day-time schedule working with other younger units and many camp staff, but evening/overnight time will be spent with their own unit and assigned staff.
Payment information:
- A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to secure camp registration. The balance may be paid in installments of any amount, with the balance due in full by June 17th, 2025. All payments are non-refundable after June 17th. Registrations not paid in full by June 18th may be canceled. In the case of such cancellation, any payments, minus the $100 deposit will be refunded to the original form of payment. Registrations made after June 17th must be paid in full at the time of registration.
Paperwork Information:
- All campers must provide annual health information, in accordance with Department of Health, American Camp Association, and GSNENY policies. The camp team needs detailed health information to ensure they can meet your camper's health needs. Some forms require a signature by a healthcare provider. Any medication (including over-the-counter items) that a camper will receive while at camp must be sent in the original packaging with signed orders from a doctor. After registering for camp, you will receive further information regarding the required forms and how to submit them. All camp paperwork, including health histories and immunization records, must be submitted no later than Tuesday, June 17, 2025 to allow time to review. Any registration for which all completed paperwork has not been received by that date is subject to cancellation.
Next steps:
- Within 7 days of your registration you will receive a Camper and Caregiver Handbook which will help you prepare for your summer at camp. You'll also receive links to the forms you'll need to complete and information about pre-ordering items from our Trading Post.
- If you have questions at any time, please contact Customer Care customercare@girlscoutsneny.org or 518.489.8110
