CIT Teen Leadership Institute
Join a select group of rising 8 – 10 graders to participate in our newly reimagined CIT program: the Teen Leadership Institute. The CIT journey – community building, educator training, mindfulness practice, farming, and leadership development – includes two overnight weekend retreats in the spring and fall at the farm, and a three-week or a six-week stint as a CIT at Camp Urban Adamah this upcoming summer.
CIT Program Components:
During the retreats, you will…
- Make new friends and reconnect to old ones
- Harvest and prepare farm-to-table meals
- Explore your artistic side
- Learn earth-based skills– fire making, basket weaving, and more
- Celebrate Shabbat and Havdallah Urban Adamah-style
- Get down and dirty with our chickens, goats, and worms
- Participate in leadership sessions from our award-winning young adult Fellowship, designed to help you become a better listener and communicator
- Have the time of your life
upcoming retreat dates
Fall Wrap-Up Retreat
November 22 – 23
We will gather back together on the farm for a closing weekend retreat. This will be an opportunity to reflect, connect with community, and further develop the leadership skills cultivated on the spring retreat and at camp during the summer.
The retreat fee covers all expenses for the weekend: room, board, and all program costs.
Spring 2020 Retreat
May 1 – 3
The 2020 CIT cohort will begin the weekend of May 1 – 3, with an overnight retreat at the community residence on the farm. At the first retreat the CIT’s will learn about their Summer responsibilities. If you are interested in joining the Spring 2020 cohort please contact, Liliana Jacobs.
The retreat fee covers all expenses for the weekend: room, board, and all program costs.
summer 2020 session
We know that one of the most meaningful aspects of camp is connecting and forming friendships with your peers, counselors, and campers. This summer, CITs will be part of 3-week long cohorts that focus on team building and leadership development. CITs will have special time each day as a group (without kids), and will be taught and mentored by the CIT director. They will develop the skills to: work with campers in a Jewish outdoor and experiential setting, incorporate games and music in their daily lives, and lead campers in farming (plants & animals) activities. CITs will also develop the confidence to lead programs on their own.
Summer 2020 CIT Dates
All CIT participants are required to join us for at least one full three-week session, as well as both the spring and fall retreats.
Cohort I
Duration: 3 weeks
Summer Schedule:
8:30 am – Arrival
9:00 am – Prepare Snack
9:30 am – Kvutzah time with campers
12:00 am – Lunch Break
12:45 pm – CIT Kvutzah Time
2:50 pm – Closing Circle
3:00 pm – Camp Cleanup
3:30 pm – Departure
Note: Cohort 1 participants also attend the Pre-Camp Retreat in May & Fall Retreat in December
Cohort II
Duration: 3 weeks
Summer Schedule:
8:30 am – Arrival
9:00 am – Prepare Snack
9:30 am – Kvutzah time with campers
12:00 am – Lunch Break
12:45 pm – CIT Kvutzah Time
2:50 pm – Closing Circle
3:00 pm – Camp Cleanup
3:30 pm – Departure
Note: Cohort 1 participants also attend the Pre-Camp Retreat in May & Fall Retreat in December
Summer 2020 Pricing
Cohort I
Fall Retreat $140
TOTAL DUE AT REGISTRATION:
$1,185 regular
$1095 early bird
Cohort II
Fall Retreat $140
TOTAL DUE AT REGISTRATION:
$1,185 regular
$1095 early bird
View application process below.
Application Process
Mature and responsible teens are encouraged to apply online. Those interested in becoming a CIT must complete an application and submit a written reference by March 1. All applicants will have a mandatory interview with Camp Director, Maddy Winard.
