The CIT program is an intense look into what it takes to become a counselor at YMCA Camp Lakewood. The four-week course begins with two weeks of childcare skills and program training. The third week, the CITs shadow camp counselors in our youngest cabins while still receiving more hands-on training. The final week, the CITs are put to the test by being assigned a cabin where they take on a leadership role. This is a highly rigorous program and all interested campers must complete an application, interview, and reference check to be considered.