Summer CIT Program (counselor in training)

We offer a Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program to offer a real leadership experience to those who have aged out of our Summer Camps (4-12). In this junior counselor (CIT) experience, targeted at students 12-15, we build leadership, confidence, teamwork, and empathy as they assist our youngest camps throughout the day of camp.

Unfortunately our space is limited typically to fewer than 6 CIT Scholars per center and all participants must apply and be available at least 4 consecutive weeks from June 10th - September 5th (Labor Day) at each Kids Science Labs location.

Who should apply to be a CIT at Kids Science Labs? 
If your child loves the core values of our KSL Camps and loves engaging kids, then the Counselor-In-Training (CIT) Program is a great fit as it offers a full-day camp experience, enabling your scientist to learn, give back and lead younger camp participants alongside our full-time teaching staff.  

Benefits of the Kids Science Labs CIT Program (8th - 10th grade)
Over the past few years, we have seen the program offer great benefits to successful participants, and these CITs have shared with us some of the most important benefits they experienced as a CIT.  

  • Builds confidence and collaboration skills

  • Enhances communication, listening, and public speaking skills 

  • Growth opportunities to demonstrate leadership and become role models for our youngest camp participants 

  • Encourages creativity and problem-solving skills 

  • Learn how to provide five-star customer experiences by understanding the needs of others and then serving those needs 

  • Development and strengthen core science and design skills through daily projects 

  • Improve comprehension of design skills through assisting young scientists with their own design growth 

CIT Program Requirements

  • All CITs who participate in the CIT Program, must have completed an in-person

  • CITs must be at least 12 years of age and have completed 7th grade 

  • All CITs in 8th-10th grade are eligible to apply, however, we do prefer past KSL Campers, who have participated in one of programs prior to the summer of their CIT Experience. 

  • CITs must have a sincere interest in helping others and enjoy being around kids for 6 hours a day, five days a week 

  • CITs must successfully complete e-learning training at Kids Science Labs University and their 4 hour (1-day) in-person safety and classroom training prior to June 11th. 

  • CITs must be willing to follow KSL Code of Conduct

  • CITs must be available to arrive at KSL by 8:30 am and are picked up at 3:30 pm. 

  • CITs must be enrolled in the CIT Program for at minimum 4 weeks, which includes paying the $250/week program fee.  .

 How much does the CIT program cost? 
The cost of participation is just $250/week, or 50% of the cost of summer camp at KSL.

  • $250 per week with a minimum 4-week commitment  

  • CITs must participate in a minimum of 2 consecutive weeks as part of the program, with a preference toward CITs who can complete a consecutive 4-week commitment 

  • CITs will receive $125 scholarship per week completed as a CIT up to $1000 per summer 

  • The scholarship will be awarded at the end of the program via check to participant 

CIT Program Application for Kids Science Labs students

Please complete the application below to apply for the 2025 CIT Summer Program