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Seymour Recreation Camp is a Town Sponsored Summer Camp that runs from June 23rd - August 1st. Roughly 225 children attend per session. Mon-Fri from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm.

Seymour Recreation Counselor in Training (CIT) Program
The CIT program is a great opportunity for Seymour 15 years olds to gain hands-on experience as a future Camp Counselor.

Program Goal:
CITs will assist Senior Counselors in planning, leading activities, and ensuring the safety and fun of campers. Through this, they will develop leadership, child safety, and conflict resolution skills. CITs may be considered for future counselor positions.

Expectations:

Work alongside a Senior Counselor to support campers and lead activities.
CITs will be evaluated at the end of each session to ensure they are meeting the goals and requirements of the position.

Requirements:

CIT Requirement: Participants must attend 2 - 2 week sessions. The first Session is mandatory the second session is the CIT's choice. You may choose to attend all 3 Sessions.
Camp Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 2:30 pm (CITs must stay the entire day)
If needed CIT may be asked to cover CLS Pre-K Camp
Available CIT positions are based on number of registered campers

Available Sessions:

Session I (required) June 23 – July 3 (no camp July 4th)
Session II - July 7- July 18
Session III - July 21- August 1st

Application Process:
Apply for the CIT camp online by April 15th. Session I is required. The application will ask what additional sessions you plan to attend.

All CITs must work a minimum of 2 sessions. Each session is $100.

Discounts available: $25 off if attending 2 sessions, $50 off if attending all 3 sessions. CITs are expected to be at camp every day during their selected weeks, as well as attend all field trips.

Interviews will be conducted in late April/early May, and positions will be offered by mid-May.
Communication will be done directly with applicants (not parents) via email. It is essential for CITs to provide a valid email address and check it regularly. Our goal is to help develop strong, independent workers.

Limited spots available depending on number of campers registration

For Parents:
Please encourage your child to advocate for themselves during the application process. The CIT program is an excellent opportunity to build confidence and communication skills that will benefit them in future employment.

Summer 2025

Session I: June 23-July 3rd (No Camp 7/4)
Session II: July 7th-July 18th
Session III: July 21st-Aug 1

Register	Activity	Ages	Grades	Days	Date/Time	Fees

Log In	CIT Application	15y	N/A	M	06/23/2025 08:30 AM - 02:00 PM Seymour High School	$0.00 Res
Log In	After registration: A date and time will be set later in April/May - Fees will be collected later once selected