Hale Day Camp

Week 1

The CIT Program begins with training on workplace policies, camp structures, and routines. Participants also have opportunities to explore several Hale programs and various positions. Participants also have opportunities to engage in various camp activities and events.

Participants will come away with hard and soft skills related to camp work. In addition, they will foster camaraderie among participants and cultivate a creative mindset as they are introduced to Hale's programs and summer positions.

Week 2

During the second week, participants will work on a specific program or activity of their choice. They will shadow counselors and campers and assist as needed. Each day, they will have time to journal about their experience and also work on an independent curriculum project.

The goals for this week are for participants to gain a better understanding of individual programs and how they work, learn how to build a curriculum, and gain plenty of hands-on experience. 

Weeks 3 and 4

Over the last two weeks, participants will meet with a leader who will serve as a guide and mentor. They will work on a service project, event, or spend time volunteering in a particular department or area. Projects, events, and volunteering are all focused on "paying it forward" and leaving Hale a little better than how you found it.

When the four weeks are complete, participants will receive volunteer hours for the time they worked.

The second summer as a CIT allows campers to utilize and enhance skills they learned in their first year following a similar structure. The expectations are higher, and we expect the they will be role models for our first-year CITs.