CIT (Counselor-in-Training) Program Scholarships

Geographic Scope: Oakland, CA

Program Focus: Youth leadership development and workforce pipeline

The CIT program is a leadership and workforce development track for teens interested in mentoring younger campers and building real-world job skills. Scholarship support makes this workforce development pathway accessible to motivated teens from all backgrounds.

What the Program Offers

Participants receive:

• Structured training in communication
• Group management skills
• Youth development training
• Hands-on mentoring experience alongside Town Camp staff
• Real-world job experience

Goals

• Provide meaningful first steps in employment and leadership
• Build confidence, skills, and sense of purpose
• Create a workforce development pipeline
• Enable teens to mentor younger campers and give back to their communities
• Many participants go on to become paid staff members as camp counselors, lifeguards, or related positions

Target Population

• Teens interested in leadership and employment
• Youth just beginning to think about employment, leadership, and identity
• Motivated teens from all backgrounds

Contact Information

Kira Pascoe

• Email: hello@oaklandparks.org