2026 Peoria Park District Counselor In Training (CIT) Application Survey

Thank you for your interest in joining us this summer as a Counselor In Training!
In order to ensure the best mutual fit, all CIT candidates must submit an application to be considered. After completing your application you will be able to schedule a Zoom interview with camp directors.

We take the quality care of our campers and program seriously, and hope that you do too! Space per session is limited and competitive.

Acceptance notices will go out on a rolling basis. If selected the CIT will then be able to register for sessions.

1.Name:(Required.)

2.Birthdate: (MM/DD/YY)(Required.)

3.School Attending for 2026/2027:(Required.)

4.Grade for 2026/2027(Required.)

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5.Phone Number

6.Email:

7.Please describe your previous camp experience, if any?(Required.)

8.What experience do you have working with or being around young kids?(Required.)

9.Why are you interested in being a CIT?(Required.)

10.What is the difference between being a CIT and being a camper?(Required.)

11.Being a CIT will be a challenge, because being a good leader is challenging. Our hope is that you work hard to help us have a great summer experience, and that you can reflect on your time here and be proud of all you did to play a part in it. Please tell us about something else you’ve done that was a challenge, and that you are proud of?(Required.)

12.Tell us about a time you’ve had a to work with a group of people. What role did you play in the group?:(Required.)

13.What are you hoping to walk away with at the end of the summer? What kind of experience, or skills?(Required.)