October 4-7, 2026 | Scottsdale, AZ, USA | Conference Website| Accommodations | Contact us Please note the schedule is subject to change. Details are updated regularly to reflect the latest information.
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Are you looking for a way to energize your camp, support your staff, and meaningfully engage your middle schoolers? Join us for a dynamic session on how to build and implement a strong Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program that does more than just keep tweens busy, it develops leadership skills, fosters responsibility, and lays the foundation for future job success. In this session, we’ll explore how to effectively train middle school students to become capable, confident, and committed junior leaders by:
- Structuring a CIT Program that aligns with your camp’s culture and goals - Providing age-appropriate leadership training that sticks - Creating real, valuable roles for CITs that support your instructors and enrich the camp experience - Promoting mentorship, teamwork, and a clear path to future employment
Whether you're launching a CIT program for the first time or looking to improve an existing one, this session will provide practical tools, proven approaches, and real-world examples to help you empower your middle schoolers and transform your camp community.
