Counselor-In-Training & Madrich

Completing 8th and 9th Grade




The Camp Butwin Counselor in Training (CIT) and Madrich Programs are leadership programs for teens that have completed EIGHTH OR NINTH grade.

CIT's:

To join you must have completed 8th grade. You will be spending your session working closely with a camp specialist.
    Over the course of your CIT training you will learn:
  • How to lead an activity
  • The basics of child development
  • How to interact effectively with campler
  • Basic safety information

CIT Options & Fees
Session 1: June 16-July3, $350
Session 2: July 7-25, $350
CITs receive a fee rebate of $5 for each day worked.
No CIT program offered during Session 3

Week in Residence
3days, 2nights at Camp Butwin
Session 1: June 24-26
Session 2: July 15-17

Evening Events
Session 1: July 2, Water Park of America
Session 2: July 24, IMAX Movie


***CIT's must complete medical forms before participating


Madrichim:

To join, you must have completed 9th grade. You will be paired with camper groups and have a chance to work directly with campers.

Over the course of your training you will learn:

  • How to plan an activity
  • Basic first aid
  • Conflict resolution
  • Positive techniques to deal with behavioral and disciplinary issues
Madrich Options and Fees
Session 1: June 16-July3, $350
Session 2: July 7-25, $350
Sessions 1 & 3: June 16-July 3, July 28-August 8, $500
Sessions 2 & 3: July7-August 8, $500
Madrichim receive a fee rebate of $5 for each day worked

Week in Residence
4days, 3nights at Camp Butwin
Session 1: June 24-27
Session 2: July 15-18
No Week in Residence during Session 3

Evening Events
Session 1: July 2, Water Park of America
Session 2: July 24, IMAX Movie
Session 3: August 7, Valleyfair


Important Dates:

Pre-Camp Training -- All CIT's
CIT Orientation - Sunday, June 8th
Staff Training - June 12 & June 13

How to Apply

You can download a 2008 application here or pick one up at the St. Paul JCC front desk. Completed applications must be returned by Friday, February 29, to Eve Thomas, Teen Director & Assistant Camp Director. Interviews for CIT's & Madrichim will be scheduled during March. Space is limited—placement is not guaranteed.
CIT's and Madrichim may participate in one option only.

 

 

 


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Camp Butwin: 945 Butwin Road, Eagan, MN 55123 651.423.1485
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