Discovery Camp CIT

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Discovery Camp is a co-ed summer day camp at The Franklin Institute. The goal is to get campers excited about science and to nurture their spirit of inquiry and discovery. Campers are grouped based on the grade level they are entering (K-2, 3-6, 7-9). CITs work directly with the campers in their classrooms, providing teaching support to the Camp Counselors and ensuring the physical and emotional well being of all campers. CIT’s should also be willing to assist with organizing and distributing camp supplies.

Special Skills Required:

All CITs must be proactive, reliable, and have an interest in working with children. They should possess a high level of maturity, a positive attitude, along with strong communication and leadership skills. A desire to continue in the fields of science and/or education is preferred.

There are two CIT categories: New and Returning CITs

New CITs:

• Assist campers with projects done in the classroom
• Help engage campers and keep them focused
• Run errands for the counselors as necessary
• Prepare and clean up materials

Returning CITs:

Returning CITs who demonstrated the skills required to fulfill the CIT role will assist with the functions required of all New CITs and will also:

• Support counselors and other CITs in monitoring and facilitating extended care activities
• Assist counselors in maintaining order in the classroom, as well as during special presentations and field trips
• Occasionally present games or activities to the class

Schedule Requirements:

• All CITs must be available for at least 3 full camp sessions (one week each). Please see the next page for session dates and themes
• Volunteer shifts are 8 hours each day, Monday-Friday, and can be any preferred times between 8:00 am-5:30 pm, i.e. 8:30 am-4:30 pm
• All CIT’s will receive a 45-minute lunch break

Discovery Camp 2019
Dates and Themes

• June 10-14 Space
• June 17-21 Fun with Physics
• June 24-28 Ooey, Gooey, Kablooey (Mess Fest)
• July 1-3 Super Science Heroes
• July 8-12 Robots
• July 15-19 Space
• July 22-26 Fun with Physics
• July 29-August 2 Ooey, Gooey, Kablooey (Mess Fest)
• August 5-9 Super Science Heroes
• August 12-16 Robots
• August 19-23 Best of 2019 (part 1)
• August 26-30 Best of 2019 (part 2)