Camp Newfound

Our best leaders come from within

If you're a sophomore in high school this year, you could be a CIT at Camp Newfound this summer!

Our CIT program supports the transition from camper to counselor by offering you new responsibilities, challenges, and adventures.

Highlights include a five-day wilderness experience, a lifesaving course, a team-building service project, Flag Trip, team leadership, and bonding with a group of leaders who you will never forget. Throughout the summer you will have the opportunity to live in a cabin with campers and assist the counselors. In addition, you will help teach one or two activities during the day.

Being a CIT at Newfound is a transforming experience filled with fun, great friends, and lifelong memories!

Leadership at Newfound & Owatonna

Camps Newfound & Owatonna offer a two-year leadership development program: The Counselor-in-Training (CIT) summer, followed by the Junior Counselor (JC) program. These aspiring leaders develop the skills needed to become a qualified staff member and a significant contributor to his or her community. Campers use this program as a stepping stone to a full staff position. Staff members who have completed both programs have proven to be some of the most dedicated, selfless, and effective leaders camp has ever seen.

CIT Program Overview:

Our CIT program focuses on developing strong leaders through training, discussion, observation and practice. This program is for teens serious about working with children and improving their leadership skills. The most important part of this training program is the hands on experience CITs receive serving and learning to lead others. Upon completion of the CIT program, participants are better prepared to work with their peers and children of all ages, interests, and abilities. Graduates develop life skills and a strong work ethic that can be used in other aspects of life.

For who?

This program is designed for individuals who are:

• Eager and committed to becoming stronger leaders
• Interested in developing teaching skills and earning activity certifications
• Interested in working with children
• Entering his or her junior year in high school in the coming fall