Counselor-in-Training Program (CIT)
By
Maria L. Baldwin Community Center (formerly Agassiz Baldwin)
Free

Counselors-in-Training are part of the Youth Employment Program (YEP) where youth have fun at summer camp and earn $75 for completing responsibilities during their session.
Sign-up Information
Ages: 11 to 14.
Grades 7th grade through 9th grade.
Eligibility is based on grade level. Youth are eligible if they are rising 7th - 9th graders (starting 7th - 9th grade in 2025-26).
Wheelchair accessible.
Registration required
- Sign-up is ongoing
Enrollment begins March 5th and continues until spots are filled. Parents are notified immediately upon enrollment if spots are available for their desired session. Please use these steps to complete summer enrollment:
- Complete the CIT Application Form when it becomes available.
- Complete the Caregiver permission form within 2 weeks of registering online. NOTE: Your spot will not be secure until steps 1 and 2 are completed.
- Receive your session and shift assignment via email.
- Attend one of the orientations.
Cost
This Program is free!
CITs earn a $75 stipend after completing their 2-week session.
Location
- In-person only.
20 Sacramento Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
United States
Baldwin
Dates and Times
This program runs during the summer.
Monday through Friday.
CITs can only do one session per summer. We offer 4 two-week sessions with two shift options (both include 30-minute lunch break):
- Morning Shift: 8:00 AM-2:30 PM
- Afternoon Shift: 12:30-6:00 PM
CITs must be available Monday-Friday for their entire session. No customized sessions are allowed. CITs can only do one session per summer.
- Session 1: June 30th-July 11th (closed July 4th)
Session 2: July 14th-25th
Session 3: July 28th-August 8th
Session 4: August 11th-22nd
Additional information
CITs assist Outback teachers as they lead kids (K-6th grade) in a variety of activities. CITs learn important job skills, model leadership to younger children, attend beach and field trips, help manage the program space, interact with and support campers, work collaboratively with other CITs, and plan and work towards personal goals.
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Last updated February 25, 2025.