The CIT program is a learning intensive program intended to help individuals who might want to become camp counselors make the transition from camper to staff member. Although the CITs have a great deal of fun and can participate in many camp activities, it also involves a large academic component. Our CIT program is for campers entering 11th grade (and who are between the ages of 16 and 18, unless the Camp Director has approved otherwise). 

There are two cohorts of CITs each summer, and each cohort will consist of up to 16 participants.  CITs will go home every weekend after the session ends, with the exception of one optional stayover weekend. CITs who are accepted into our program are not necessarily guaranteed their first choice of cohort/dates, so it is recommended that CITs keep their availability open. Applications for our CIT Program will open on November 1st, and will close on February 1st. 

• 2026 Cohort One: Sessions 1-3 (June 28th–July 17th with optional stayover July 10th-12th)
• 2026 Cohort Two: Sessions 5-7 (July 26th–August 14th with optional stayover August 7th-9th)
  

2026 CIT Rates

CIT Program – $1,495

Weekend Stay – $125

Applying for our CIT Program is a two-step process.

1. The CIT Application must be filled out online. 2026 Application coming soon
2. The applicant must complete a 500+ word personal statement (full directions and details can be found in the CIT Application) and submit it to info@campfiresamish.org within one week of completing the online application.