Leadership Programs
Both CIT’s and LIT’s are important and meaningful members of our camp community. This is a great opportunity to learn valuable leadership skills and teamwork and also have a great summer!
Being a CIT at camp helps build confidence, foster teamwork, and develop important skills like communication, problem-solving, and public speaking, all while creating lasting memories and friendships. A CIT Director will be on site at Pinecrest Lake and at Run for Fun Summer Day Camp for guidance and support. We encourage CIT’s to attend a minimum of two weeks of camp to feel out if working at camp is the right fit in a future Summer. CIT’s can attend both day and overnight camp. Application link can be found here and below!
Summer Overnight Camp – Pinecrest Lake
Counselors in Training (CIT’s) entering 9th/10th grade in Fall ’27
All CIT’s get to participate in a one hour horseback ride, kayaking and archery throughout the week
Year 1: Foundations of Leadership
Participants are still closely tied to the camper experience while beginning to step into leadership roles.
Training includes team-building, leadership development, and opportunities to shadow counselors at day time game rotations and evening programs.
Hands-on experiences like helping in the camp store and assisting with activities introduce responsibility in a supported way.
Year 2 CIT’s : Leadership in Action
Focus shifts from “learning” to “leading.”
Participants spend time in cabins supporting counselors, particularly during counselor nights off, giving them real responsibility with campers.
CIT’s become more directly involved in programming — leading activities, assisting with planning, and running portions of camp events.
CIT’s / LIT’s at day camp will learn the same values through a variety of activities. These skills not only prepare CITs for future leadership roles but also help them become positive role models and mentors for younger campers.
Summer ’26 Dates take place from 6/28-8/9.
CIT cost at Pinecrest Lake is the same as camper cost for Year 1 staff and discounted for year 2 staff $-300 off the early reg pricing. Detailed info can be found by clicking Dates and Rates for year 1 staff. Scholarships are available.
Summer Day Camp –
Counselors in Training (CIT’s) entering 9th grade in Fall ’27
Leader’s in Trainings (LITs) – Entering 8th grade in Fall 2027
We encourage LIT’s and CIT’s to attend 2-to-3 weeks of Adventure Day Camp or On-Campus Day Camp between June 8th and July 3rd). CIT’s and LIT’s receive mentorship at Day Camp for the first 60-90min of each on campus day by a CIT Director. Following the morning, CIT’s/ LIT’s will assist in leading games and activities to an assigned group. They will get the chance to play, craft and engage. The program costs $200 per week with scholarships available.
