Our CIT (Camper in Training) program is an exhilarating leadership program that perfectly blends all the elements of camp life from administrative jobs and maintenance around the camp to leading groups and playing games with the campers. Open to ages 14-16, the program is designed to grow the skills and knowledge base of students looking to pursue careers/opportunities in education, camping, counseling, property management, the pastorate or any other form of leadership.

The program is a commitment of 4 weeks out of the summer. Bootcamp is Week 1 (June 4-8) and every CIT is required to attend. Then parents may choose which additional three weeks they would prefer their child to attend. Camp Canaan will determine what weeks need to be filled and will schedule CIT's based as closely as possible to what their preference is. If you choose to attend during one of the Teen Adventure Camp weeks, please note that they will not be working with their peers but will be assigned to one of the "Day Camp" groups.

The CIT program is highly competitive and we ask that only hard-working, committed students apply. We have developed the program to groom future counselors here at Canaan and future leaders within our communities. Please contact us for more information and to schedule an interview beginning in March 2012. Please download our CIT Leadership Program Application and mail or fax it in to us at 803-327-6932.