Counselor-in-Training · Grades 6–12
CIT Program
Aged out of camper? Step up and help run it.
Our Counselor-in-Training program gives older students a real leadership role — mentoring younger campers and running the floor alongside instructors, at half the regular camp price.
The role
What a CIT does.
CITs aren't campers and they aren't free labor — they're learning to lead. The focus is on helping the camp run well, not building their own full projects.
- Assist instructors throughout the camp day
- Help and mentor younger campers
- Distribute and prep build materials
- Demonstrate safe, correct tool use
The deal
50%off camp
CITs attend at half the regular camp price in exchange for taking on a real leadership role.
Grades 6–12Arrive 8:00 AM
Before you apply
CIT questions.
Who can be a CIT?
Students in grades 6–12 who've spent time at Forge and are ready to step into a leadership role with younger kids.
What does it cost?
CITs attend at 50% off the regular camp price — it's a leadership role, not free labor, and not a full-price camp.
What does a CIT actually do?
CITs assist instructors, mentor younger campers, prep materials, and model safe tool use. They're not there to build their own full projects — the focus is on helping the camp run and learning to lead.
When do CITs need to arrive?
CITs arrive by 8:00 AM on camp days to help set up before campers show up.
How do I apply?
Fill out the CIT application below. Spots are approved individually, so apply early.
Ready to lead the next group of builders?
Spots are approved individually, so apply early for the camp weeks you want.