Sleep Away Camp Leadership Programs

Leadership Programs are designed for girls who would like to work with younger campers and learn what it's like to be a Camp Counselor.

Choose a program based on the grade your daughter is completing in spring 2012. 

Counselor In Training (CIT) I *2 Weeks* (Grades 8 to 11)
Find the leader in you by working with younger campers in this two-week program!  Learn to lead songs, games and other camp activities, and experience the challenges and rewards of working with younger girls in an outdoor setting while earning your CIT pin.  CITs must leave camp on their weekend break; bus transportation is available. (Beginning in 2013, the CIT I program will be a prerequisite for the CIT II program.)
Fee: $460

Counselor in Training (CIT) II *4 Weeks* (Grades 10 to 11)
The CIT II program is a leadership opportunity for teens who wish to experience the challenges and rewards of working with younger girls in an outdoor setting.  Girls will learn to teach outdoor camping skills and work with younger campers in a variety of programs, as well as earn their CIT II pin.  Some prior camp experience is required for the CIT II program.  CITs must leave camp on their weekend breaks; bus transportation is available. (Beginning in 2013, the CIT I program will be a prerequisite for the CIT II program.)
Fee: $500

NEW! Wrangler In Training (WIT) *2 Weeks* (Grades 8 to 11)
Camp Potomac Woods
Get a taste of what it's like to work with horses and stay at camp for two weeks!  Discover your leadership potential by working with younger campers at Lucia Farms.  Learn from the riding instructors and assist them with riding lessons, grooming and more!  Transportation to Lucia Farms is approximately 30 minutes each way.  Special boots are required.  Some prior riding experience is required for the WIT program.  WITs must leave camp on weekend breaks; bus transportation is available.
Fee: $775
July 15-July 27

Waterfront Aide *2 Weeks* (Grades 7 to 11)
Camp Coles Trip
Spend a week perfecting your kayaking, sailing and windsurfing skills and learn what it takes to be a specialist on the waterfront. Then step it up week two and be an assistant as new campers come to camp.
Fee: $460
July 1-July 13

Junior Counselor Program (Grades 11 to 12)