ICYMI: Registration Open For City Of West Palm Beach Counselor-In-Training Summer Program

West Palm Beach FL

12 April, 2021

7:32 PM

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From City of West Palm Beach: April 12, 2021 Through its Parks and Recreation Department, the City of West Palm Beach is now accepting applications for its Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program. The program is designed to help high school students unlock their leadership potential and develop a variety of skills for future success. CITs will receive firsthand experience working with younger campers during the city's additional summer day camps. This volunteer program is open to all students who have completed grades 9-11. Participants can choose from either of the following sessions: Session 1: June 28 – July 16 Session 2: July 19 – August 6 In accordance with the latest CDC recommendations regarding COVID-19, the department has implemented the following: Health screening and temperature check to be administered at each morning drop-off. Designated camp counselors for the duration of the camp session. Fewer off-site field trips. Frequent handwashing, increased sanitation of high-touch areas, social distancing and mandatory facial coverings (in accordance with Palm Beach County's ongoing mask mandate). Mandatory COVID-19 waiver to be signed by a parent or guardian. Parents/guardians/visitors will not be permitted into the facility. Smaller group sizes. Once an application is submitted, program candidates will undergo an interview process to determine who is selected. To apply online, click here! To read more about the City's summer and specialty camps, including session dates and pricing, visit https://www.wpb.org/government/parks-and-recreation/foosa-tgns-specialty-camps. For more information about the scholarship assistance program, or to speak with a Parks and Recreation representative, please call (561) 804-9400 (TTY: 800-955-8771). This press release was produced by the City of West Palm Beach. The views expressed are the author's own.