
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.
Applications have closed for CITs in 2023. The Sea Center is always accepting teen volunteers; visit the Sea Center volunteer opportunity page for more details. Check back with us in early 2024 for a chance to apply to CITs next year.
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)
Information about the CIT program:
Contact Teen Programs Manager Charlie Thrift at cthrift@sbnature2.org or 805-682-4711 ext. 170.