The Museum is open Wed–Mon, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM. The Sea Center on Stearns Wharf is open daily, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Counselors in Training

CITs get to experience science and nature with kids through educational crafts and fun activities. The CIT program is a perfect opportunity to increase your skills working with children, earn community hours and explore the Mission Creek Campus and Sea Center.

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Applications open!

Interested teens can apply now for the summer 2023 CIT program. Apply online here>

Applications due April 14, 2023

Requirements:

  • 14–17 years old during the summer
  • Available for at least one Monday-Friday five-day summer camp
  • Available to attend group interview day: April 29, in-person at Museum
  • Available to attend camp training day: June 9, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM

CIT Program Dates 2023

  • Applications due April 14
  • Interview day April 29
  • Camp training: June 9, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM
  • At least one full week of camp
    • Week 1, June 12–16
    • Week 2, June 19–23
    • Week 3, June 26–30
    • Week 4, July 3–7
    • Week 5, July 10–14
    • Week 6, July 17–21
    • Week 7, July 24–28
    • Week 8, July 31–August 4
    • Week 9, August 7–11
    • Week 10, August 14–18
  • End-of-summer CIT Appreciation Day, August 19 (optional but encouraged)

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Information about the CIT program:

Contact Teen Programs Manager Charlie Thrift at cthrift@sbnature2.org or 805-682-4711 ext. 170.