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Teen Service & Leadership Training

Develop leadership skills that are useful at home, school, and in the community – not just at camp. 

Schoolhouse of Wonder provides unique opportunities for 13- to 16-year-olds to feel confident, secure, and imaginative as they continue to discover who they are and what they’re capable of achieving.

Our mentors coach teens to observe, learn, and practice skills and qualities such as positive attitude, integrity, confidence, humility, empathy, communication, cooperation, teamwork, and the willingness to try new things. Through these experiences teens learn to hear their own voice, discover their own leadership style, and build their capacity to lead people of all ages.

  • Counselors in Training (Summer Camps)
    Counselors in Training (CIT) support our younger campers while being mentored by our dedicated camp staff. Each CIT sets personalized goals, receives real-time verbal feedback and written feedback, and is encouraged to challenge themselves with leadership opportunities in a supportive environment. During the summer CITs can serve for a single week, a few weeks, or even a month. Individuals who participate in the CIT program then have the opportunity to further their leadership skills by applying for employment with Schoolhouse of Wonder as a Junior Counselor.
     

    Summer 2025 Counselor in Training Program

    CIT registration will open mid-January, 2025 
     
    Requirements:
    • Age: 13-16 years old (must be 13 by August 31)
    • Cost: $___/week (CITs are eligible for multi-camp discounts)
    • Maximum four weeks
    • Participants in the CIT program are also eligible for scholarships. Scholarship information will be posted in early January 2026.
    • Acceptance into the CIT program is contingent on the participant’s ability to attend required training in May 2025. 
    The registration process is the same as registering campers. This allows you to register for the weeks you’re looking for right away, and circle back later with your teen to share some information with us about their goals and experience. We’ll send out a form later in the spring. 
     
    If your teen is interested in more than four CIT weeks, please email schoolhouse@schoolhouseofwonder.org to let us know. If we have additional space, we’ll reach out to interested CIT families in March or April.