Why Be Part Of Our CIT Program?
Solid training, spiritual growth, lifelong friendships and great times! This entry-level program will introduce high school students to serving God at Qwanoes—whether as a counselor or other positions at camp—and to ministry in general. It will change your life and challenge you to go a bit beyond—both in your spiritual walk and personal growth.
From experienced camp leaders, learn all about living and sharing life like no other in Christ and how to help others discover that life. Develop skills in leadership and ministry that will be valuable for the rest of your life! And what better setting to get this training than camp—summer's most exciting place!
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Program Dates for Summer 2025
CIT #1: Jun 28 - Jul 18, 2025
(+ 1 week min. for Operation Support Crew)
Cost: $659*
CIT #2: Jul 27 - Aug 15, 2025
(+ 1 week min. for Operation Support Crew)
Cost: $659*
Stay longer & save! CIT’s who serve a minimum of three extra weeks will save half the cost of CIT!
*Note: GST does not apply!
What We Are Looking For In A CIT
- Spiritual: A believer in Jesus Christ, growing in faith and active in service.
- Age: High school student, age 16 by December 31, 2025 or older.
- Physical: Able to cope with the terrain and high-energy program of Qwanoes.
- Attitude: Highly motivated to learn, to interact with others and to improve.
DO YOU TURN 16 NEXT YEAR?
Qwanoes invites those who are 15 (or who will be 15 by Dec. 31, 2025) or 16 to apply right now for our "Step Out" program. Check out our Step Out Program section for more information about this exciting new opportunity! Be part of the summer and stretch yourself! Apply using our Step-Out Application.
Benefits to our CIT Graduates
- You will be welcome to register for our Summer Staff New Year's Retreat.
- You will be entitled to apply for our Leader-in-Training (LIT) program next summer.
- You will be entitled to apply as a counselor, program or support staff member the summer after CIT.
- You will be better prepared for the challenges of camp, church, other ministry and future leadership.
- You will gain practical work experience and training that will prepare you for a variety of jobs.
Optional CIT Challenge Course Instructor Workshop
Get a jump start on your summer! Join us for a weekend workshop that will give you the foundational skills to work as a certified Level One Belayer in our Challenge Course during the summer. For more details check out the CIT Pre-summer information.
As heard from previous CIT's at Qwanoes
"I just have to say that CIT was the most amazing and life-changing experience of my entire life."
"The whole program was about relationships— with other staff, campers and the Lord— and those are the things I will never forget."
"CIT was the best thing that ever happened to me."
"The people I met are going to be life long friends."
