Our JCIT Program

Our JCIT program is designed for former campers who are too old to be campers, not quite ready for the responsibilities of a paid staffer, ready and willing to assist when asked but just as ready to participate and be part of the fun when given that opportunity.

JCITs are given specific responsibilities and therefore expected to participate as scheduled for one entire session. JCITs must therefore be prepared to turn down any conflicting camp, sports team or vacation opportunities that may arise during the camp session they spend with us.

Due to the popularity of this program, JCITs may participate in only one session. (Applicants will specify their preference on their application)

This year’s JCIT program will be great....as always! We have a director dedicated solely to the JCIT program to make sure the JCITs get the most out of their summer at Decathlon.

We are looking forward to another great summer (our 44th!) and we hope you will be part of it.

A junior counselor in training helping at lunchtime

JCIT QUALIFICATIONS

  • You must have just completed grade 7 or grade 8.

  • You must have attended this camp for at least one summer.

  • You must receive two good teacher recommendations.

  • You should be responsible, athletic, passionate about sports and fitness in general, play on at least one school or club team.

  • You should love the idea of (and be good at) working/supervising/playing with our younger campers (ages 6-8).

  • You must be able to commit to one of our four week sessions.

  • Assisting with the youngest boys and girls groups

  • Playing games such as dodgeball and Capture the Flag with the campers....help campers with the game.

  • Playing in Ping Pong, basketball, tennis, foosball, and volleyball tournaments specifically setup for the JCITs

  • Making camp signs

  • Keeping the lost and found organized

  • Distributing t-shirts

  • Distributing juice & popsicles

  • Swimming with campers and helping to keep them safe

  • Setting up/putting away the portable soccer goals, volleyball net, baskets, shade tents, hose, etc.

  • Helping with our camp snack and lunch program

  • Tracking/organizing the camp's athletic equipment

  • Working one-on-one with children on basic athletic skills

  • Supervising/watching 1 or 2 campers on the field trips

  • Helping run the at-camp "Fantastic Friday" program for the younger children who do not go on the field trips

  • Supervising and keeping the bathrooms safe

  • Filling up lots of water balloons for a variety of camp events

  • Having water fights while filling up water balloons

  • Helping with the end-of-day carpool by notifying campers their car has arrived

  • Help keep campers within camp boundaries during the lunch hour

  • Setting up/cleaning up camp tournaments and special events (especially during Olympic Week)

  • Create/run games during Olympic Week

  • Help set up/clean up camper tournaments, the slip and slide and other special events

  • Act as a substitute group junior counselor when the regular junior counselor is sick

  • Assist with the arts & crafts program

JCIT Responsibilities

Some JCIT responsibilities include.....

JCIT Program Cost

There is no application fee or deposit. However, there is a fee to participate. The cost varies depending on the number of days the JCIT participates:

PLEASE NOTE: There are NO two-week sessions available for JCITs. JCITs must commit to a full, four week program.

JCIT PROGRAM FEES

(cost includes snack & lunch each day)

2 days/week (MW or TTh) for a 4 week session (8 days) = $640

3 days/week (MWF or TThF) for a 4 week session (12 days) = $960

4 days/week (MTWTh) for a 4 week session (16 days) = $1,280

5 days/week for a 4 week session (20 days) = $1,600

WHEN PAYMENT IS DUE

If your son or daughter is accepted into the program they will receive further paperwork to be completed. You would not submit any payment until then.

JCIT Application

WHO MUST APPLY

All those interested must apply...even those of you who were JCITs last summer.

TO APPLY

Please CLICK here to complete the JCIT Application.

The application deadline is March 15.

DECISIONS/NOTIFICATION:

JCIT applications are not reviewed until just after the March 15 deadline. No decisions are made before then. Candidates will be notified no later than April 1st of their status. Your patience is appreciated.

NO DEPOSIT AT THIS TIME

There is no deposit or payment of any kind due at the time you apply.

If accepted into the program JCITs will be sent some forms to complete.

Full payment should be submitted along with those completed forms.