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The SummerTech Counselor-in-Training Program

The SummerTech CIT Program is our most immersive leadership opportunity for high school students. It’s designed for those ready to step up, give back, and gain real skills through hands-on experience in education, leadership, and camp operations. Whether you’re assisting in the classroom, leading an activity, or working behind the scenes, every day as a CIT is a chance to grow.

What Is the CIT Program?
Who Should Apply
Life as a CIT
What They’ll Walk Away With
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What Is the CIT Program?

CITs are fully immersed in the SummerTech experience—working alongside their peers and mentors in the most supportive community you’ll find anywhere. Whether they’re leading a group activity, helping a camper troubleshoot code, or sitting in a leadership meeting, they’re always learning, giving back, and gaining real value.

And yes, they’ll have the summer of their lives.

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Who Should Apply

To be accepted as a CIT, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Must have completed 10th grade
  • Must commit to at least 2 weeks (You may attend up to 6 weeks)
To be a Teaching CIT:
  • You must receive a recommendation from the SummerTech academic team
  • If not yet recommended, you’ll still participate fully and receive additional lessons and mentorship until you're ready to teach

We’re looking for students who are enthusiastic, dependable, and committed to learning and leadership in a collaborative camp environment.

Centered around concept mastery

Life as a CIT

CITs are involved in every part of camp life. This is not a shadowing role—it’s an active one, with support and guidance every step of the way.

Teaching & Mentorship
  • Work one-on-one with a staff mentor to grow as an educator and leader
  • Support beginner students in any of our core subjects, including Python, Java, 2D Animation, and 3D Modeling
  • Assist in classrooms based on your skills and interests, working with students at various levels
  • Learn to adapt your teaching style and build a positive learning environment
  • Assist with camper groups and daily activities
  • Support the emotional and social wellbeing of younger campers
  • Participate in leadership workshops and team-building sessions
  • Learn and help manage camp systems — from IT to inventory
  • Work closely with our Camp Director to build essential team and life skills
  • Contribute to event planning and daily operations
  • Develop administrative and organizational skills

Program Tuition

Commuter CITs

  • $850 per week (credit card)
  • $800 per week (when paying by check or Zelle)

Credit Card, Check, or Zelle

  • Save up to $50/week with Check or Zelle

Overnight Add-On

  • $650 per week (credit card)
  • $600 per week (when paying by check or Zelle)

Credit Card, Check, or Zelle

  • Save up to $50/week with Check or Zelle

Optional Weekend Overnight Program

  • $300 flat fee (in between overnight weekends only)

For CITs in consecutive weeks, weekend stays keep you on campus between sessions with full supervision, meals, and downtime.

Credit Card, Check, Zelle

What They’ll Walk Away With Skills That Stick With You

CITs leave SummerTech with:

Sharpened communication and leadership skills

Stronger understanding of their subject areas

Event and team management experience

Real-world practice in hard skills, soft skills, and life skills

A meaningful story for college essays and interviews

Lifelong friendships and mentorship

Real skills, real growth, real impact

Ready to Get Started?

This is the most valuable experience we offer high schoolers—and it only starts once you’ve been part of our community as a camper. If you’re ready to grow, give back, and be part of something meaningful, we want to hear from you.

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