Camp Marist CIT Application

The Camp Marist Counselor-In-Training (CIT) Program gives an aspiring counselor the opportunity to enjoy an interesting and active summer. This program provides an opportunity for the CIT to learn how to become a positive role model by assisting staff throughout the day. CITs will receive feedback and direction throughout the summer as they develop the skills to become counselors.

Counselors-In-Training are volunteers enrolled in our leadership program. They must be insured by their family insurance policy, and parents must provide a complete medical form indicating clearance by a doctor. The CIT. program has an adult director who will supervise CIT development and cabin life. CIT members are not charged tuition nor paid a salary.

The CIT Program accepts applicants who are 16 (as of July 1) or 17 years of age, and in good health. Camp Marist seeks individuals who are mature, flexible, enthusiastic, those who consistently exercise good judgment and are able to become positive Christian role models. CITs must be available for the whole summer season, including the staff development week that precedes the first session by a full week. 

This online application is to be completed and submitted by the CIT applicant, and must include:

• all required applicant information, including personal email
• all required parent/guardian information including their email
• document upload addressing written response prompts
• video upload addressing prompt as described
• names of the people writing your letters of reference

Completing the Application

This application can be completed over multiple sittings. Simply click the "Save" button and you will receive an email with a link to resume the application.   When the application is complete and Submitted, no further edits are accepted.

CIT Applicant Selection Process

The selection of new CITs is based upon identified leadership skills, the ability to interact well with peers and children. Applicants must complete this online application including the open response prompts and video upload. In addition, applicants must provide two letters of recommendation (more on that at the end of this application). Applications must be submitted by December 31.

Selection of the CITs is made by a committee set up by the Camp Director. Selection is competitive since only a few positions are available each summer. A waiting list is established in the event that an applicant cannot accept the poisiton.

Create a document and provide a response to the following prompts. You can choose to answer questions individually (in sections one by one) or write an essay that tells us who you are and addresses the information prompted for below:

• Experience: Are you a past camper of Camp Marist? If, so please list when you attended camp. Do you hold any special certifications in any activity, such as archery, first aid certification, lifeguarding? List any important areas of experience, in or out of Camp Marist.
• You & Your Relationships with Others: Describe yourself! How do you relate to others at school.in your family? What things would you like to improve on? How do you relate with younger children? Describe any other facts that would be important in describing yourself.
• Leadership: List any involvements in leadership that you have had. Have you ever led a group project, been in charge of something or were the person left in charge of a younger group?
• Other Qualities: List or describe any other things that you feel are particularly important for us to know.
• Why do you want to be a CIT: Why should we pick you?

Using the video recording tool of your choice, create or record a video of about 1-3 minutes and talk about something you are passionate about.
The purpose of this video is for us to see and remember who you are, but also to see how you share information about things that matter to you. We are not judging where you find your passion or inspiration in life - this is just an opportunity to show us who you are and how you communicate.   

Note: Your video is viewed only by the members of the CIT Selection Committee.

Tech suggestions for video recording:

• record on a computer or phone "camera" app and upload the recorded file.
• record on a video creation platform (vimeo, capcut, wevideo, canva, screencastify, etc) then download that video and upload the file here or provide a link to it.

Tech suggestions for submitting the video:

• Videos can be submitted by way of EITHER option below.
  • For online videos, be sure the video is public, or if it's password-protected include the password for viewing when you paste the link.
  • To upload a video,  click in the Browse Files box below and upload it from your device.
    • note that the video size must be under 500MB (a resolution of 720p will help keep that file size down)
    • if your video will not upload, provide the link to the video instead.

In this section you will provide information about the the two adults you have asked to provide a written letter of reference to camp. Note: Letters of reference can come from teachers, coaches, employers, members of clergy or youth groups, and Camp Marist staff members. Family Members are not appopriate or accepted sources for reference letters.

Submitting Letters of Recommendation

Those writing a letter of recommendation for you may choose to submit the letter directly themselves through the link provided, or they may share the letter with you and then you can submit it through the same link.

Submission Link: https://form.jotform.com/252835737644164

At the end of this section you have the option to have an email automatically sent to your letter writers.  You must first have contacted them to make your request and explain the purpose of the letter.  The auto email is simply to provide the submission link, it is not a reference request on your behalf.  Alternatively, you can provide them with the link yourself.

Automatically Send Submission Link

Selecting names on the option below will automatically generate an email to the person selected providing a link for submitting the letter of recommendation.  You must first have already contacted each individual to make your request and explain the purpose of the letter. The auto email is simply to provide the submission link, it is not a formal reference request on your behalf.

Alternatively you can copy the link yourself or have the link emailed to you, where you can then submit it on their behalf.  This is a good option if someone has already provided you with the letter, or provides you with a printed copy of the letter that you could then scan and upload.

Ready to Submit

Before submitting, be sure that your application is complete:

• You have provide all requested contact information for
  • yourself
  • a parent
  • boh references.
• You have uploaded your essay or responses to the prompts for your Written Presentation.
• You have uploaded the video file where you've shared about something you are passionate about.

Also know that immediately upon submission:

• Your application will be final, and no longer editable.
• If you selected to have emailed submission links sent to your references, those will be sent immediately upon submission.
• You will receive a copy of your application submission by email (uploaded docs and videos will not be included in your email)

Applications are not reviewed until after the submission deadline has passed.  You can expect to hear follow up and/or decisions in early February.