2017 CIT CAMP SHORELINE
PARENT/CAMPER INFORMATION GUIDE
Welcome to CIT!
This handout contains all the information you need to prepare your teen for their first day at camp.
If you have any questions, please contact Angela at 206-801-2645, [email protected].
What is CIT Camp Like?
The CIT program is a training and educational program, with a curriculum designed to develop the people and
technical skills necessary to be an effective camp counselor. It is not "working" at camp. CIT is a camp for
older youth wanting to develop leadership skills. CIT’s are NOT day campers nor are they camp staff.
CIT’s will attend pre-camp training & team building each morning and then move onto spending part of the
day assisting with campers and staff members. Training will consist of planning and playing games, safety
training, and leadership skills. CITs assist in the administration of the program and in the execution of camp
logistics such as: engaging with campers, equipment set up and take down & being role models. In addition,
CITs work with the program staff to organize and conduct activities, prepare lesson plans and lead games on
selected days. CIT's will also help with the following activities: welcoming campers, participating in planning
and implementation of other special activities.
Tuesday through Thursday we will do training and teambuilding activities as well as acting as official
Counselors in Training with Camp Shoreline. The counselor in training program is for teens that are
interested and willing to take on a leadership role. Time at C.I.T. camp is split between learning the skills and
strategies of a camp counselor and time using these skills as an assistant in day camp.
General Information:
Camp Hours: 8:30am-2:30pm
CIT SESSION 1 CAMP AT HIGHLAND TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Tuesday - Friday July 5th – July 28th (4 weeks)
Highland Terrace Elementary School, 100 N. 160th St. Shoreline (Located by Shoreline Community
College)
Customer Service Phone: 206-801-2645
Email: [email protected]
Call 206-735-6172 or 206-735-6173 to be connected with Camp Directors
Emergencies:
If we have an emergency we will call the adult contact’s phone number(s) listed in your teen’s Liability
Waiver Form first, then the emergency contact(s) you have provided. It is important these numbers are
accurate and complete on the Liability Waiver Form.
In case of an emergency, please call the Spartan Recreation Center at (206) 801-2600 for both sites.
Staff will get a hold of Directors.
Illness/Injury, Allergy or Medication Needs:
Illness/Injury
If your teen is ill, please do not bring him/her to camp. If they become ill or injured during camp we
will notify you immediately, and if serious we will call 911. In the case of an upset stomach your teen
might just need to rest and in other cases we might need to ask you to come pick up your teen. In the
event that a minor injury occurs a parent/guardian will be notified.
Medications / Allergies
Campers may bring medications to camp but must administer their own medication, with the
exception of EpiPens®. If your teen has a prescription for an EpiPen®, please fill out an EpiPen®
Authorization Form and turn it in to the Camp Director. Staff is unable to administer other
medications to campers.
Weekly Schedule Information:
HERE IS A SAMPLE OF AN AVERAGE DAY AT CIT CAMP
8:30 – 9 am
9 -11:30 am
11:30am -12
12:00-1:00pm
1:00-2:10pm
2:10-2:30pm
2:30pm
Welcome &
Check -In
Energizer games
and Topic of the
day
Camp Time
Interacting with
campers, being a
positive role model,
participating in
activities
Lunch
CIT Team Time
Teambuilding,
Leadership
Development,
Communication
skills
Camp Time
Assisting with story
time, leading
games, making the
camp a fun place to
be
Closing
Reflect on the
day’s activities,
go over goals for
the next day.
Camp
CheckOut
What to Bring to Camp:
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A sack lunch, snacks, and drink daily: There is no refrigerator or microwave for campers to use.
We regularly have campers with severe peanut allergies and request that campers do not
bring peanut products to camp.
Bring a water bottle: We play outside a lot! There is a drinking fountain in the facility and a
water cooler to fill their bottles. We do not supply cups, so your teen will need their own
water container.
Sunscreen and Sun Protection: Bring appropriate SPF sunscreen for your teen. Please apply
sunscreen generously before camp and provide your teen any hats, sunglasses or clothing
needed for protection from the sun.
What NOT to bring:
Valuables: It is recommended that you leave valuables at home (cell phones, ipods, etc) as we
are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
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What to Wear:
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Tennis shoes/Sneakers: Your teen will be playing games like kickball. For safety we ask them to
wear shoes with a covered toe that they can easily run in. Please no sandals or flip-flops.
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CIT Shirt: CIT’s are required to wear their shirt each day in camp with the exception of trip days
(Thursdays).
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Jacket or Sweatshirt: We play outside a lot. Please bring a jacket or outer layer for your teen
to stay warm and dry.
Field Trips:
Thursdays are our adventure days. We will be going on various trips around the Shoreline Area. The
teens will get to decide as a group what they want to do on these days, including but not limited to
trips to the Movie Theater, Wild Waves, local beaches and/or rock climbing! They may bring spending
money but are responsible for it.
Special Needs:
Camp Shoreline will provide reasonable accommodations to campers with special needs upon
request. A reasonable accommodation is assistance provided to aid a camper with special needs with
their participation in camp activities. Requests for assistance or reasonable accommodations can be
made by contacting Angela Elliott, at 206-801-2645 at least three weeks prior to starting camp.
The City of Shoreline also offers summer camps specifically for teens ages 12-17 with developmental
disabilities. For information, please contact Courtney Brown, Recreation Supervisor at 206-801-2635.
Dropping Off/Picking Up:
Highland Terrace School
100 N. 160th St.
Gymnasium (park in back parking lot)
Drop Off Time:
Camp starts at 8:30am.
Please be sure your teen is dropped off by 8:30am so they can be present for our daily overview. If
they will be dropped off later, please call 206-801-2600 to notify staff. Camp might have moved to
another room or outdoor location.
Pick Up Time:
Camp ends at 2:30pm.
Please be sure your teen is picked up by 2:30pm.
If you will be picking up before 2:30pm, please call 206-801-2600 to notify staff.
Participants must be picked up or walking home by 2:30, they are not allowed to be at camp
unsupervised after that time.
Behavior Guidelines:
It is our goal for your teen to have a fun and positive experience at Camp Shoreline. In order to
maintain a fun and positive environment in our camp programs, at Camp Shoreline we emphasize:
C
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Cooperation with staff and others.
Acting responsibly and safely.
Respecting yourself and others.
Encouraging each other.
Our staff will go over these “CARE” guidelines with campers at the beginning of each week.
Campers who do not follow guidelines or behave in other inappropriate ways will be given a verbal and
then written warning. We’ll share with you if your teen has had any warnings. After 1 written warning
or in the case of excessive inappropriate or dangerous behavior, your teen may be sent home and
possibly asked not to return to camp for the week or longer.
Responsibilities:
The CIT's will be subject to the same code of behavior and policies as regular program staff and will
participate in all aspects of camp life. Under the supervision of a senior counselor they will:
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Make the camp a fun place to be, helping to create and plan games and activities.
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Engage pro-actively during camp activities & cleaning up
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Help provide a safe and supportive atmosphere for campers
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Help campers resolve minor conflicts (or defer to a staff member)
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Setting up, cleaning up, organizing sports equipment, art & crafts, games & other camp
activities
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Interacting with, playing with and cheering on campers in a positive manner
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Filling in the middle/side of lines & helping escort campers to next rotation
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Assisting with story time & preschool activities
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Getting to know campers names & individual interests
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Play games fairly, help kids follow rules (like listening and being quiet)
CIT's will always work with a Counselor and/or the Shoreline Recreation Staff.
CIT's will work with the Recreation Staff to learn the basics of child development, programming, and
supervision procedures and policies, etc.
CIT's will work with staff to develop and co-lead workshops or games.
CIT's will participate in informal and formal activities with campers.
CIT’s are NOT responsible for Discipline. Always defer to a lead staff if an issue arises.