CIT Leadership Program

Why join the CIT Leadership Program?

Not only do our CITs gain valuable leadership skills throughout the course of the program, they also have a memorable and fun summer experience. Our CITS get to participate in camp activities (including field trips), bond with campers and staff, and participate in CIT-only bonding events (like pizza parties, laser tag, and more).

Are CIT's considered camp staff?

CITs are a unique cohort at camp as they are no longer considered campers and are not fully staff members. While participation and completion of the CIT program does not automatically result in future employment at JCC Summer Camps, evaluations are used in the future process and returning CITS and staff are given priority in the interview process on a yearly basis. CITs with one year of experience may be invited to apply as a junior counselors as a rising 10th grader at the discretion of the camp director.

What are the program requirements?

CITs must:

• Be a rising 9th or 10th graders during Summer 2024
• Have an active JCC membership starting May 1st, 2024
• Participate in a minimum of 5 weeks of the camp season (orientation + 4 weeks of camp)
• Attend Staff Orientation (May 28 - 31 from 9 AM - 4 PM)
• Attend CIT Orientation on May 19 from 9 AM - 12 AM

2024 CIT Summer Schedule

• CIT and Parent Orientation: Wednesday, May 15 from 7 - 8 PM (Virtual) 
• CIT Training: Sunday, May 19 from 9 AM - 12 PM
• Staff Orientation (Mandatory): May 28 - 31 from 9 AM - 4 PM
• Camp: Monday - Friday from 8 AM - 4 PM (Minimum 4-week commitment)
• Week 1 June 3 - June 7
• Week 2 June 10 - June 14 (no camp June 12; JCC closed for Shavuot)
• Week 3 June 17 - June 21 (no camp June 19)
• Week 4 June 24 - June 28
• Week 5 July 1 - July 5 (no camp on July 4)
• Week 6 July 8 - July 12
• Week 7 July 15 - July 19
• Week 8 July 22 - July 26

 

How do I apply?

Applicants will fill out an application linked on the JCC website with their location preference (Uptown or Metairie). Outstanding applicants will be contacted by a camp director to visit the JCC for an in-person interview and campus tour. CITs are admitted to the summer program on a rolling basis. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible

Application Dates

• January 22 at 9 AM: CIT applications will open to past CITs and NOJCC Summer Camp Campers
• February 5: CIT application opens up to community

The application will be live until spots for the 2024 summer program are filled at both locations.