CIT Program
The Fessenden Counselor In Training (CIT) program is a two-year program designed to develop campers entering Grades 9 and 10 into confident, compassionate leaders. Our Counselors-in-Training (CITs) learn how to harness their own innate leadership qualities as well as new skills that will help them take on meaningful roles at camp, at home, at school, and in their communities.
Fessenden Summer Camps CIT Application Process:
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 be entering 9th grade. Applicants must attend for a minimum of 4 weeks each year. We encourage attending additional weeks. Those who can make a longer commitment may receive priority in acceptance to the program.
To view the CIT application, please click the link below. All potential CITs must complete the application process prior to April 1st, 2027, or until all spots are filled.
2027 CIT Application
CIT Graduate Program
This program is available only for second year CITs who will be at least 15 years of age during the camp season. Second year CITs who register for the full 8 week season, may be invited to join the staff as a Junior Counselor after 4 weeks. These CITs must display maturity, a strong work ethic and the ability to be role models for our campers. CITs who meet these criteria and are interested in becoming a counselor for the second half of the season will be paid the hourly Junior Counselor rate and must complete all employment paperwork and background checks successfully. The CIT Director will discuss this process with all eligible CITs and their parents during the CIT interview process
CITs:
Learn valuable leadership skills by observing and shadowing camp counselors and specialists
Get hands-on, childcare experience aiding staff in their duties
Gain an understanding of leadership by attending meetings and training sessions
Make new friendships with other CITs during CIT team building events and trips
Meet Our CIT Director
Ray Isales C.I.T Director 7 Years at Fessenden
2027 will be Ray’s seventh summer at Fessenden and his second as our CIT Director. Prior to this position Ray was Fessenden’s lower camp Sports and Games Specialist for three years and Middle Camp Director for two. Originally from New York (Go Yankees!), he has worked Summer Camp since 2013, bringing a variety of experience from day, onsite, offsite, and overnight camps. In addition to working in Special Education during the school year, Ray has a passion for coaching year round, whether its Cross Country, Track & Field, or Wrestling.
