About the CIT Program
A Comprehensive And Practical Program
Spiritual Foundations
You can start right now! As soon as we receive your application, you will have access to an eight session interactive discipleship program—on the web or by regular mail. You will be challenged to think through what you believe and how that affects your daily life. During your first several days at camp as a CIT, the focus will be on you and your relationship with Christ.
Theoretical and Hands-On Instruction.
Junior Counseling.
At the discretion of the CIT Leader, you will be placed as a junior counselor for one week in a cabin of Junior campers (ages 8 to 11 years), under the guidance, encouragement, and evaluation of an experienced senior counselor. This is an opportunity to practically apply what you have learned. During this week you will continue to enjoy the encouragement and support of the two CIT Counselors.
Operations Support Crew.
Express your love for God and campers, and your desire to serve Him in a supportive role for one week or more! You will continue to develop through this practical experience of teamwork, initiative and servant leadership, under the guidance of the CIT Counselors. One weekend in the spring and one week in the summer is required, but as a CIT you are welcome to volunteer for additional time (CIT’s are able to serve the majority of the summer).
Leadership, counseling, and recreational activity skills are gained through two weeks of group interaction, hands-on involvement, reading and assignments— guided by the CIT Leader and supported by the CIT Counselors. You will receive a Program Binder, CIT shirt and two textbooks, including The Christian Camp Counselor which will be mailed to you upon acceptance and must be read before your arrival.
CIT Leadership Team
CIT Director - Jim Badke
Jim has a passion for discipling youth, and he has developed Qwanoes’ CIT Program over fifteen years. He has a B.R.E. and M.Div. from Northwest Baptist Seminary and 10 years of experience as a youth pastor in the Greater Vancouver area and on Vancouver Island. Involved at Qwanoes since 1987, he joined full-time staff in 1996. Jim is the author of The Christian Camp Counselor, a resource from Qwanoes Publishing used at many camps worldwide.
CIT/OSC Counselors.
Two experienced leaders are selected each year to serve as counselors to each group of CIT’s, coming alongside each one to provide example, support, encouragement and a listening ear. They also help make the program fun and adventurous!