CIT Program

Go Deeper in Faith. Grow with Others. Step into Leadership.

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A Transformational Summer

You’re not just looking for another week at camp — you’re looking to grow. To lead. To make a difference.

The Tapawingo CIT Program is a 4-week experience for high school girls who are ready to step into leadership. As a CIT, Through mentoring, spiritual formation, and opportunities to serve, you’ll grow in leadership and in deeper confidence in who God created you to be.

How You’ll Grow

This isn’t just leadership training. It’s formation for life.

Our Counselor-in-Training program is designed to shape young women who lead with love, live with purpose, and walk closely with Jesus. As a meaningful bridge from camper to staff, the CIT experience invites growth in faith, authentic community, and Christlike servanthood.

  • - Daily Scripture study, journaling, and small group reflection

    - Learn to lead spiritually by example

    - Receive one-on-one mentoring and encouragement in your walk with Christ

  • - Build meaningful friendships with like-minded girls

    - Share joys, struggles, and growth in a close-knit group

    - Learn through feedback, celebration, and spiritual support

  • - Assist in leading camp activities, devotions, and younger campers

    - Learn how to lead through service, encouragement, and presence

    - Step into real responsibility, with support from staff mentors

Program Breakdown

  • The journey begins with intentional time to connect as a CIT cabin. Through team-building challenges, guided discussions, and a multi-day backpacking trip in the Adirondack High Peaks, girls build trust, courage, and friendship. This week lays the foundation for growing together spiritually, emotionally, and physically.

  • Group of LIFT students and local Guatemalans

    Back on the island, CITs dive into rhythms of discipleship and camp life. Through daily Bible study, spiritual disciplines, and serving behind the scenes, they learn what it means to lead from a place of personal faith and humility. CITs also explore their unique gifts and how God might use them.

  • Lunch

    This week brings another Adirondack trip—this time, with opportunities to practice hands-on leadership in the outdoors. CITs help guide trip logistics, spiritual moments, and group dynamics, all while continuing to grow in resilience and dependence on Christ.

  • Hiking Marcy mountain in the winter in New York

    The final week brings it all together as CITs are paired with camper cabins and get to experience the heart of Tapawingo ministry. While shadowing counselors, CITs help lead devotions, plan activities, and walk alongside younger girls—putting into practice everything they’ve learned with real impact.

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Not Sure if You’re Ready?

That’s okay. If you’re willing to show up, serve others, and let God work in your life — you’re ready.

We’ll walk with you every step of the way.

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