Camp Kirby CIT Program

Counselor in Training

 The CIT program is a learning intensive program intended to help individuals who might want to become camp counselors make the transition from camper to staff member. Although the CITs have a great deal of fun and can participate in many camp activities, it also involves a large academic component. Being accepted as a CIT may involve an interview with the CIT Director or Camp Director before camp begins. CITs are accepted via an application process. Applications are due no later than February 1st, 2025.

Applying for our CIT Program is a two-step process.

1. The CIT Application must be filled out online. 2025 Application. 
2. The applicant must complete a 500+ word personal statement (full directions and details can be found in the CIT Application) and submit it to info@campfiresamish.org within one week of completing the online application.

Our CIT program is 3 weeks long, and for campers entering 11th grade (and who are between the ages of 16 and 18, unless the Camp Director has approved otherwise).

• CIT Program (CIT 1) runs Sessions 5-7, July 27th-August 16th, 2025 – CITs go home for Saturday nights between each week.

In 2025 we will be running our final CIT 2 program for campers who completed the CIT 1 program at Camp Kirby in 2024.

• CIT 2: Session 1-3, June 29th-July 19th, 2025– CITs go home for Saturday nights between each week.

2025 CIT Rates

CIT 1 – $1,495

CIT 2 – $450