Volunteer – RA Summer Camps CIT Training Programs
Volunteer applications are now open!
The RA Summer Camp programs run for 8 weeks (from June 30 to August 22) offering a variety of day, sports and specialty camps for children ages 4 to 13. All camps and programs take place onsite at the RA Centre on Riverside Drive. Participants in the CIT Training Programs will get the opportunity to interact with campers daily and collaborate with a team of CITs, Camp Counsellors and Supervisors to help learn, develop skills and navigate their new learning environment. The best part is spending the summer in a fun environment, outside in the fresh air and cooling off with a daily swim in the outdoor pool. Participants will experience new games, learn strategies, and overcome challenges, all while making a positive impact on the campers’ experience. From sports to arts and crafts, with 13 different RA Camps to explore, participants can request to engage in something familiar or jump on the opportunity to try something new.
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Jr Counsellor-in-Training Program
This introductory leadership program for youth 14 years of age or starting Grade 9 (in September 2025) is designed to help build confidence skills and develop character. Requirements
The Jr Counsellor-in-Training Program is designed to help youth transition from camper to a valuable part of the camp delivery team. The goal is to help build confidence and develop character through hands-on activities with children and practical workshops with others in the program. Under the instruction of the RA Summer Camp Recreation Leadership Teacher, a daily educational session will take place covering a variety of topics that support leadership development and benefit youth throughout their life. Embedded in the program is goal setting, opportunities for open discussions, weekly reflections, and progress evaluations. All 8 weeks are different highlighting new topics and unique team building activities. 
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Sr Counsellor-in Training Program
This leadership program for youth 15-17 years of age is geared towards building on previous experiences and honing skills to work effectively in a team, strengthen communication skills and to gain the self-confidence to plan and deliver a successful activity. Requirements
Looking to continue expanding and growing the knowledge learned in Jr CIT Training Program or build on previous life experience and are ready to take it to the next level? The Sr CIT Training program participants will learn about what it takes to lead, how to work effectively in a team, strengthen communication skills and the gain self-confidence to execute an activity. This training program will consist of practical opportunities to apply leadership skills through structured exercises, conflict resolution scenarios, personal reflection activities, goals setting, weekly evaluations and feedback forms. The RA Summer Camp Recreation Leadership Teacher, Supervisors and Camp Counsellor will support their skill-building, with the opportunity to apply them every single day in a fun, creative, encouraging environment. Sr CITs will partake daily in regular scheduled camp program activities in their designated camp of the week. Participants will be required to plan and deliver a weekly appropriate activity to their group of campers. For 1 hour a week, participants will attend a seminar focusing on a leadership training topic (new subject each week). Participants will receive training on implementation of behaviour management techniques, strategies to include campers of all abilities, and how to lead by example. Sr CITs will be placed with a mentor Camp Counsellor for the week and will be given the opportunity to try different camps and age groups to practice being in the role of a Camp Counsellor. After completing this program for 1 or 2 summer camp seasons, the Sr CIT may be eligible for an interview for a Camp Counsellor position the following year (minimum age of 17). |
