Counselor-in-Training Program

The Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program gives our oldest campers the opportunity to learn what it takes to be a potential Cosby staff member – offering them hands-on leadership experiences shadowing our activities and counselors in a camper cabin. CITs will receive real-life practice in leading others and being a role model for younger campers with direct mentoring from their CIT Directors and Cosby Staff. 

Dates, 2-Week Program – Rising 11th Graders

Group A and Group B are identical programs offered on different dates. Families can choose their preferred two-week session. Weekend Stayover in-between sessions is included in the CIT program. 
Group A: June 14th – 26th (Sessions 3 & 4)
Group B: July 12th – 24th (Sessions 7 & 8)

CIT Details 

This program is for new and returning campers who are focused on leadership development, working with children, and potentially becoming a future Cosby counselor.

CITs will:

• Teach/Shadow Activities
• Shadow a Main Camp Cabin with Cosby Counselors – While Living in a Separate Cabin with Other CITs
• Experience Workshops our Staff Participate in during Staff-Training
• Take Part in Camp Traditions such as Campfire Skits
• Work Together to Complete a Service Project for the Better Good of Camp

At the end of the program, CITs will receive:

• Letter of Recommendation from our CIT Directors 
• 80-Hours of Community Service – Certificate Included

CIT Registration Process

New for Summer 2026: CITs will register DIRECTLY for the program. A deposit will be charged at the time of registration.

1. Register Online through CampinTouch – Parents select preferred CIT session during camp registration. Deposit is required at the time of registration.
2. Application Email – In November, registered CITs families will receive an email about the Teen CIT Application process. NOTE: The teen CIT Application is for teens to gain real-life practice skills applying for jobs in the future. This application process will NOT affect their registration/enrollment status for the program.
3. Teen CIT Application – Teens complete the application and submit two references (teacher, coach, pastor, volunteer leader, etc.).
4. Phone Interview – Once forms are received, the Associate Director will contact the CIT to schedule a 15-minute interview over the phone.
5. Post Interview – Families and teens will receive upcoming info about the CIT Program leading up to Summer.

NOTE: Once your CIT is registered for the program, they will be ENROLLED into the program. If a CIT session is full, they will be placed on the waitlist. If a spot become available, Cosby will contact the families on the waitlist based on date/time enrolled.