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In order to be a CIT you must be 13 years of age or older. You must then submit an application to be reviewed to complete the process.

Being a CIT is a commitment to selflessly serve Farm Camp, the campers, other staff members, and the overall harmony of the camp in a loving atmosphere. If you are willing to selflessly serve, commit to growing in your leadership skills, and being a part of a loving, supportive, and inclusive atmosphere then you are ready to be a CIT. If you want to be a counselor for social reasons or just because your friends are doing it, then those are not motives that will set you up for success throughout the course.

During your time as a CIT you are expected to constantly give. While there are many benefits and things gained from being a counselor, what is most important is making Farm Camp fun in a loving and safe environment for all the campers. You are expected to be constantly striving to express the Five Farm Camp fundamentals which are:

1. We regard each individual at camp as a unique individual who reflects alertness, joy, peace, ability, love.

2. We believe that animals deserve empathy, gentleness, kindness and compassion and strive to share our love of animals with our campers.

3. We stand firm in our desire to use kindness in all of our actions and to be good examples.

4. We believe that all have certain interests and talents, and we want to do all we can to further these and at the same time introduce new activities and interests.

5. We expect to make camping at Sugar Sweet Farm fun!

While completing the CIT course you will gain many practical skills that will help you in your life both at Sugar Sweet Farm and at home. You will be able to successfully work in a team structure, gain the ability to make decisions and problem solve, communicate verbally, learn how to effectively plan and organize work, and gain the ability to influence and lead others. All of these and more are listed in a recent Forbes survey of the top ten skills employers most wanted in college graduates.

Yes! Please email us to learn more about our Campership financial assistance for families in need.

Yes! Each session of camp is unique and the material we cover in our leadership sessions is different each week. Our CIT groups are small (3-4 CITs).

Yes, we are happy to validate Community Service hours and write letters of recommendation for our volunteers. Please check with your school or organization to confirm that they will be accepted.

Each 5-day CIT session is $530 and runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please email us to learn more about our Camper-ship financial assistance for families in need.