COUNSELOR IN TRAINING PROGRAM
Eligibility - Entering 9th and 10th grade.
Goal - Acquire knowledge and skills to supervise children in a positive nurturing environment.
The C.I.T. Program at Hidden Pond
The C.I.T. Program at Hidden Pond Day Camp has been one of our more popular programs and has always been in great demand. It is usually filled before the summer season is over. It is our belief that the best counselors are “Home Grown”. Campers that desire to continue being a part of Hidden Pond Day Camp that meet the proper criteria and have successfully gone through our program and hiring process, can do so as counselors (Employment is not guaranteed). Providing these campers with a Counselor in Training program will assist them in making the difficult transition from “Camper” to “Counselor.”
There are two distinct programs during the summer, 9th grade C.I.T. and 10th grade C.I.T. The 10th grade C.I.T. is afforded the opportunity to get valuable experience dealing with younger children, but also have the time to socialize and interact with their peers. The 10th grade C.I.T.’s trip day is usually Wednesday. They will meet with the camp director or another member of our leadership team for in-service counselor “Training Sessions” and keep a “Journal” of their experiences.
The 9th grade C.I.T. program is slightly different. Their program will resemble more of a traditional camp experience, but will include “Training Sessions” and some time spent with groups as C.I.T.’s. They will go on the same trips as the 10 grade but their “Trip Day” may be different depending on the Special Event Schedule for the summer.
Program Highlights
9th Grade C.I.T.’s
Will include “Traditional Camp Experience” days
Two days per/week C.I.T. experience with younger groups
One Trip Day Per/Week
Counselor Training Sessions
10th Grade C.I.T.’s
AM C.I.T. experience with younger groups
Lunch as 10th grade C.I.T. group
Scheduled Activity as 10th grade C.I.T. group
PM C.I.T. experience with younger groups
Counselor Training Sessions
***Due to the nature of some trips the 9th grade and 10th grade may go on a trip together
***Past Trips have included: Adventureland, Movies, Splish Splash, Bowling, Charter Boat Fishing at Captree, Laser Tag and a Mets Baseball Game
 
660 Terry Road, Hauppauge, New York 11788 (631) 232-3222 x201
www.therinx.com
A SUMMER TO REMEMBER
DREAM CATCHERS ARE
VERY SPECIAL TOO!
THE DREAM CATCHERS 2009
Hidden Pond Day Camp at The Rinx is excited to provide an "Intro to Camp" program called "The Dream Catchers" for Four Year Old Boys and Girls! This program will offer a modified camp experience for our "Youngest Campers" with age appropriate activities and equipment. It promises to be a fun filled and action packed experience fo our pre-school 4 year old children.
Program Highlights!
Drop off at 10:45 - Pick up 2:15
Only 2 groups (1boys, 1 girls)
Max of 10 children per group
Counselor Ration of at least 4:1
1 Daily Swim
Daily Lunch and Snack
Two activities each day
Tee shirt and Back Pack
Typical Activities:
MD Basektball, MD Soccer, Gymnastics, Mini-bikes, Sahara Sand Toys, Nature, Arts/Crafts, Dance, Cooking, Music, Giant Legos, Computers Plaster, PW Tennis, Parachute Games
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