Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Application - North Carolina Botanical Garden

The Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program is open to students in rising grades 9-12 who have an interest in and enthusiasm for working with children in an outdoor setting and gaining experience in environmental education. CITs volunteer under the supervision of the Camp Director and Camp Educators to assist with week-long nature camps for children ages 4-10. Duties include engaging and overseeing children during camp activities, e.g. outdoor explorations, games, crafts, puppets shows; snack/lunch; set-up/clean-up, and aftercare. Service-learning hours granted.

TIME COMMITMENT: Minimum of 2 weeks; 20-40 hours per week, depending on session

QUALIFICATIONS: • Must be student in rising grades 9-12 • Enthusiasm for and experience working with children, especially ages 4-10 • Self-motivated, responsible, flexible, team player, positive attitude (sense of humor a plus!) • Interest in science and nature • Willingness to work outdoors in summer • Must be able to attend mandatory camp training in late May/early June • CITs must adhere to camp safety protocols

HOW TO APPLY: Complete application below. All fields required. Applications due April 3, 2023. Finalists will be contacted by email to schedule interviews in mid-April. Questions? Contact Elisha Taylor: taylores@email.unc.edu or 919-537-3770.

Applicant Information

Name*

First Last

Birthdate*

Rising Grade (Fall 2023)*

Email

*This is how we will contact you.

Phone

Home Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

I have volunteered with Camp Flytrap before:*

Yes
No

I have attended Camp Flytrap as a camper:*

Yes
No

T-shirt Size*

S
M
L

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian Name #1*

First Last

Parent/Guardian Email #1*

Parent/Guardian Phone #1*

Parent/Guardian Name #2

First Last

Parent/Guardian Email #2

Parent/Guardian Phone #2

Camp Selection

Camp Sessions:*

Please consider carefully which weeks that you will be available to volunteer this summer. Talk with your parent/guardian about your availability and be sure that you will have transportation for those weeks. The Garden requires that all CITs serve a minimum of two weeks. Extra weeks may be available. You may not be scheduled for some of the weeks you are available. See website for camp session descriptions: https://ncbg.unc.edu/learn/camp-flytrap/.

Garden Safari (ages 4-5): June 12-16, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. / *1 CIT opening
Garden Safari (ages 4-5): June 19-23; 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. / *1 CIT opening
Habitat Explorers (ages 6-7): June 26-30; 8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m./*3 CIT openings
Habitat Explorers (ages 6-7): July 10-14; 8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. / *3 CIT openings
Habitat Explorers (ages 6-7): July 17-21; 8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. / *3 CIT openings
The Secret Lives of Bugs (ages 8-10): July 31-August 4; 8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. / *3 CIT openings
The Secret Lives of Bugs (ages 8-10): August 7-11; 8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. / *3 CIT openings

References

Please provide information for two people who know you well, and, preferably, who have seen you interact with children. Do not include family members.

Reference Name #1*

First Last

Reference Email #1*

Reference Phone #1*

Reference Name #2*

First Last

Reference Email #2*

Reference Phone #2*

Please Answer the Following Questions

Share with us why you would like to be a CIT with Camp Flytrap. How might you benefit from the experience?*

Describe your experience working with children. Please include ages and group sizes.*

What do you like about spending time with children?*

Describe what interests you most about nature, and why you like to spend time outdoors.*

Describe any other relevant work, education, interests, or personal experiences that might help prepare you for the work involved in being a CIT.*