Counselors-in-Training

Counselors-in-Training 2026

Working in conjunction with each Camp Collegium season, the purpose of our Counselors-in-Training (CIT) program is to develop leadership skills that can be used throughout life and to provide CIT participants with the ability to identify and achieve goals.

CIT Program Requirements

1. Participants must be entering 9th or 10th Grade by August 2026.
2. All CITs must attend the full four-week session of Camp Collegium.
3. Two (2) CIT Recommendation Forms and a CIT Application must be completed.
4. Program participants must possess maturity, flexibility, a strong work ethic, and the ability to have fun!

CIT Program Responsibilities

1. Help provide a safe and supportive environment for Camp Collegium campers.
2. Setup and clean-up for daily lunches.
3. Facilitate games and activities for Camp Collegium campers.
4. Assist with conflict resolution and modeling positive behavior.

Application Process

1. Familiarize yourself with all of the application materials.
2. Accept the responsibilities of a CIT.
3. Complete the CIT Application.
4. Submit two (2) CIT Recommendation Forms by the deadline (3:00 PM, Friday, March 6th).

CIT Program Registration

Once a CIT applicant is accepted into the 2026 CIT program, please complete the following steps:

1. Access and submit our online CIT 2026 Registration Form (sent via email to accepted program applicants)
2. Selected CIT program participants are required to pay the CIT program fees in full (including the $60.00 non-refundable registration fee) to CIT Program c/o Collegium Charter School, 456 Creamery Way, Suite 100, Exton, PA 19341.
3. Fees must be submitted in a sealed envelope with CIT’s first and last names indicated on the front. Fees MUST be paid in full by May 15, 2026.
4. Registration fees must be received within 14 days after the CIT confirmation email is sent. Failure to submit your registration fee within 14 days forfeits your CIT participation. Exceptions will not be considered.

CIT Program Tuition

Our CIT program rate is $645.00 for the full session. There is no part-time rate. All fees MUST be paid in full by Friday, May 15, 2026. Refunds will not be processed after Friday, May 15, 2026.

Sibling Discount
If your family has a registered Camp Collegium camper and a registered CIT program participant, please deduct 10% from the total CIT program fee. This discount is not applied to extended day fees and the non-refundable registration fees.

Weekly CIT Program Extended Day Fees

• Week of June 22nd – June 26th: ($70.00)
• Week of June 29th – July 2nd: ($56.00) – Camp is not
  offered on Friday, July 3rd.
• Week of July 6th – July 10th: ($70.00)
• Week of July 13th – July 17th: ($70.00)

CIT Program 2026 Fees
In addition to the tuition and applicable extended day tuition fees, a separate $60.00 non-refundable registration fee (per CIT) is required. This fee is not deducted from your tuition and is non-refundable. All fees for the 2026 CIT program are due by Friday, May 15, 2026.

CIT Program 2026 Session
Our camp session is 7:30am until 4:30pm, Monday, June 22nd, through Friday, July 17th. Please note – camp will not be in session on Friday, July 3rd. Extended days are available, for an additional fee, from 4:30pm to 6:00pm.

Trips and Events
Off-campus field trips and special events take place each Tuesday and Thursday. Take a look at the fun trips and events that have been planned for summer 2026!