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Why Be a Counselor In Training at Choate Summer?





  • Gain a behind-the-scenes experience of the Choate Summer community


  • Establish job and character references


  • Develop new skills


  • Challenge yourself in regard to personal growth and expanded self-esteem through leadership opportunities


  • Gain the ability/skills needed to work with children in a camp community, after school program or any youth program.


  • Have fun helping kids


  • Learn to work as team.





The Choate Summer environment provides a unique opportunity for youth to build leadership skills, particularly in assisting staff with younger campers. The goal of the training program is to develop general skills of leadership that you can use throughout life at school, home and community (not just at camp). The training received and talents of C.I.Ts. are put into action. Being a counselor-in-training is an important role at Choate Summer in which leadership skills, good character, integrity, patience, and self-control are nurtured and developed. Commitment to serving the assigned weeks is preferred. If you are accepted into the counselor-in-training program, being a good example is important and will be your gift to the campers. By participating in the CIT program, you will have the opportunity to give back and help create lasting memories. At the end of the summer C.I.T. Program, you will have hopefully have gained experience and gained skills that you are able to build on or put into action in other life settings beyond camp. The CIT program serves as a possible stepping stone to future employment with the Choate Summer.

Our aim is to help all CITs become not only successful camp counselors, but successful employees no matter where their future leads. Each day at camp, CITs will spend at least one block in a meeting with camp directors.
During these meetings CITs will:




  • Learn strategies for interacting with campers.


  • How to resolve conflicts between campers.


  • How to address problems with staff.


  • Learn tips for employment including interviewing, resume writing, etc.


  • Learn quick games, camp cheers, and other aspects of camp culture.


  • Have the opportunity to ask questions that arise throughout the camp day.


  • Practice camp decision-making.





There is an application process for the Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program that is outside of our online registration. Admission to the CIT Program is limited and acceptance is not guaranteed. Applicants must send a letter of why they would like to be a CIT to Jharrington@townofmedway.org.

2023 Themes: 
Week 1 - (7/10-7/14) Superheroes vs. Villains 
Who is that masked hero...or is that a villain? Come find out at this great week of superhero fun. Create your own secret identity and mask at camp. Be ready to come dressed as your favorite hero or villain to add to the adventure.

Week 2 - (7/17-7/21) Mystery Week
Calling all junior detectives for a week of mystery, excitement and intrigue. Solve our top-secret mystery by collecting clues, and tracking suspects. Participate in scavenger hunts and figure out the hidden codes to unlock the riddles. Every day is a mystery, and anything can happen!

Week 3 - (7/24-7/28) Mythical Week
Look out for giants, wizards, and elves! In the realm of mythical creatures, anything goes! Join us for fairy tales, dragon races, castle designing, wizard code cracking, and elf tag. We might even search out bigfoot!

Week 4 - (7/31- 8/4) Color War Week 
Color vs. Color in a week of crazy challenges, team showdowns, and generally bright-colored mayhem! Meet your team, pick a color, make a flag, and let the games begin.

Week 5 - (8/7- 8/11) Wet & Wild Week 
Let’s beat the summer heat with water games, dinosaur adventures and ocean discoveries! We hope you'll join us for a splashing good time!!!

Week 6 - (8/14- 8/18) Olympic Week
During this week we will explore all things sports-related and participate in Olympic Games! Campers will get to explore all different types of sports, some classic, some unique and some completely made up! Join us as we go for the Gold!

Week 7 - (8/21-8/25) Out of this world
To infinity and beyond, this week will be out of this world! Crafts, games and science experiments will help us explore outer space and what scientists have learned about our galaxy. Let’s shoot for the stars!

**These are tentative themes and could change**

There will be a Choate Summer CIT Training prior to the start of the summer. That date and time is TBD.

**2023 Choate CIT Summer Registration opens on Monday, February 6th at 9am for Medway Residents and Monday, February 13th at 9am for Non-Residents.**

Registration process:
  • Register for weeks interested
  • Email letter of why you want to be a C.I.T to jharrington@townofmedway.org
  • Participants will be notified if they are accepted and for what weeks.
  • C.I.T orientation

Additional Forms and Files:
Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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Choate Summer CIT - July 10-14 
13 - 15 N/A MTuWThF  07/10/2023 - 07/14/2023
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Choate Park 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
Once registered, please complete the application process. Participants will be notified if they get a spot.
 
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Choate Summer CIT - July 17-21 
13 - 15 N/A MTuWThF  07/17/2023 - 07/21/2023
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Choate Park 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
Once registered, please complete the application process. Participants will be notified if they get a spot.
 
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Choate Summer CIT - July 24-28 
13 - 15 N/A MTuWThF  07/24/2023 - 07/28/2023
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Choate Park 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
Once registered, please complete the application process. Participants will be notified if they get a spot.
 
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Choate Summer CIT - July 31-August 4 
13 - 15 N/A MTuWThF  07/31/2023 - 08/04/2023
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Choate Park 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
Once registered, please complete the application process. Participants will be notified if they get a spot.
 
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Choate Summer CIT - August 7-11 
13 - 15 N/A MTuWThF  08/07/2023 - 08/11/2023
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Choate Park 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
Once registered, please complete the application process. Participants will be notified if they get a spot.
 
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Choate Summer CIT - August 14-18 
13 - 15 N/A MTuWThF  08/14/2023 - 08/18/2023
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Choate Park 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
Once registered, please complete the application process. Participants will be notified if they get a spot.
 
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Choate Summer CIT - August 21-25 
13 - 15 N/A MTuWThF  08/21/2023 - 08/25/2023
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Choate Park 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
Once registered, please complete the application process. Participants will be notified if they get a spot.
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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