Staff
The counselors, assistant counselors, and CITs (counselors-in-training) are the heart of Camp Thurman.
When we add to the staff, we are very careful in our choices.
How We Build Our Staff
Teenagers who have finished 8th grade, may attend CIT-IT Training Camp and begin the journey which will lead them into becoming a full-time counselor. For information on this camp, click here. If you will have finished 8th grade by summer 2012 and you attended one of the CIT-IT Leadership Training Camps, then you are also eligible to apply for one of our staff positions. After the summer of 2012, you must have finished 9th grade to apply for a staff position.
Structure for our staff positions
Counselors-In-Training:
CIT-Level 1 14 yr olds, finished 8th
CIT-Level 1L 14 yr olds, finished 8th, and attended Leadership Training (CIT-IT) Camp
CIT-Level 2, 2E For 15 yr olds, finished 9th
Assistants to Counselors:
Assistant-Level 1,2 Finished 10th
Assistant-Level 2,3 Finished 11th
Counselors (finished at least 12th grade):
Counselor-Level 1 For 18 yr olds
Counselor-Level 2 For 19 yr olds
Counselor-Level 3 For 20 yr olds
Counselor-Level 4 For 21+ yr olds
We also hire team members who are at least 18 years old and are certified to supervise specific activities.
Activity Supervisors/Counselors:
Ranges - work with the archery and air rifle ranges
Ropes - work with the low elements and high elements of our ropes, climbing walls, and challenge courses
Lifeguards - must also be current in CPR certification
First-Aid Supervisor - must have advanced first aid training