Counselor in Training (CIT) Program

Our CIT curriculum is designed to help campers in 8th-10th grade develop the necessary skills needed to take care of children, foster creative and critical thinking, and enhance communication and collaboration efforts needed in social and professional settings. Our CIT program helps your camper explore new areas of development in a safe environment, all while learning vital skills needed to be an Apachi leader and beyond!

CIT Program Highlights

Hands on experience working with children, young adults and other professionals
Specialized training with completion certificates (possible trainings may include CPR, First-Aid and Babysitting)
Development of important skills for success at camp, school and beyond
- Leadership and Decision-Making, Time Management, Goal Setting, Organization, Understanding Expectations
- Conflict Resolution, Communication
- Program Planning and Execution, Creative Thinking, Collaboration
- And more
(Available at specific Apachi Day Camp Sites) Placement area chosen based off interest in following areas: camp group, office, marketing, programming, sports or select specialties.
Dedicated CIT Unit Head or Coordinator to support each CIT’s growth throughout the program
Community service hours
Exciting field trips that take the Apachi fun outside of camp

CIT Program Expectations

Actively participates when working with campers and staff
Participates in both indoor and outdoor programming
Works collaboratively every day in a team environment
Resolves conflicts in a productive way by seeking help from Unit Head and counselors
Adapts a “what’s next mentality” and seeks opportunities to be helpful within the camp community
Acts as a positive role model and stays present daily
Accepts feedback from the CIT Unit Head, Directors and other staff members and uses it to reflect on and improve performance
Performance evaluation given by Unit Head at the end of the summer session
Phones and headphones out of sight and not used except for scheduled breaks and emergencies
HAVE FUN

Pricing and Registration

Special Camp Pricing for Returning CITs

As a thank you for being a CIT with us again this summer,

Enjoy 20% off camp fees | 2nd Year Returning CITs
Enjoy 30% off camp fees | 3rd Year Returning CITs

Pricing listed on the website reflects the full price of the CIT program. Your discount will be applied once registration is complete.

‘Z’ Frank Apachi

Session	Dates	Fee
Session 1 \| 4 Wks	6/17-7/12	$1,945
Session 2 \| 4 Wks	7/15-8/9	$1,945
Session 1 + \| 6 Wks	6/17-7/26	$2,775
Session 2 + \| 6 Wks	7/1-8/9	$2,775
Full Summer \| 8 Wks	6/17-8/9	$3,390

Apachi Village Northbrook

Session	Dates	Fee
Session 1 \| 4 Wks	6/17-7/12	$935
Session 2 \| 4 Wks	7/15-8/9	$935
Full Summer \| 8 Wks	6/17-8/9	$1,555

Elaine Frank Apachi

Session	Dates	Fee
Session 1 \| 4 Wks	6/10-7/3	$1,435
Session 2 \| 4 Wks	7/8-8/2	$1,435
Session 1 + \| 6 Wks	6/10-7/19	$2,065
Session 2 + \| 6 Wks	6/24-8/2	$2,065
Full Summer \| 8 Wks	6/10-8/2	$2,540

Apachi Evanston

Session	Dates	Fee
Session 1 \| 4 Wks	6/17-7/12	$855
Session 2 \| 3 Wks	7/15-8/2	$760
Full Summer \| 7 Wks	6/17-8/2	$1,465

Apachi Northside

Session	Dates	Fee
Session 1 \| 4 Wks	6/17-7/12	$1,235
Session 2 \| 3 Wks	7/15-8/2	$1,095
Full Summer \| 7 Wks	6/17-8/2	$2,200

Apachi Old Town

Session	Dates	Fee
Session 1 \| 4 Wks	6/17-7/12	$1,235
Session 2 \| 3 Wks	7/15-8/2	$1,095
Full Summer \| 7 Wks	6/17-8/2	$2,200

Apachi Irving Park

Session	Dates	Fee
Session 1 \| 4 Wks	6/17-7/12	$1,235
Session 2 \| 3 Wks	7/15-8/2	$1,095
Full Summer \| 7 Wks	6/17-8/2	$2,200

Apachi Hyde Park

Session	Dates	Fee
Session 1 \| 4 Wks	6/17-7/12	$1,195
Session 2 \| 3 Wks	7/15-8/2	$1,070
Full Summer \| 7 Wks	6/17-8/2	$2,085

Next Steps

After registering for the CIT program, each CIT is required to download and complete the Get to Know Me form and submit a Letter of Recommendation to your Apachi Day Camp Director prior to the start of camp.