“Someday, when I am a counselor I will share everything I learn with campers and help them the same way so many people have helped me.”

The Counselor Training Program provides Counselors-In-Training with a summer filled with new learning and understanding for each other and diabetes management. Many Camp Joslin and Clara Barton Camp staff members describe their time at this program as “the best summer” of their lives.

Those accepted into the CIT program will learn counseling skills as they relate to both of the residential camps, Barton Day Camp, and the community. The program provides the skills needed to be great counselors!

Upon successful completion of the CIT program, teens may apply as a Junior Counselor, which is a paid position, the following summer. The Junior Counselor position is an extension of the CIT program, in that the Junior Counselor is still in the “learning” mode.

Clara Barton Camp — Counselors-In-Training Program

Summer 2024 Notice: We will be holding one coed program at Camp Joslin. See home page for more information.
Group A: June 23-July 13, 2024

Group B: July 14-August 3, 2024
Cost: $2,885 + $50 Registration
Financial assistance may be available.
Girls, Age 16 by the first day of their CIT session
NOTE: CIT applications will be mailed to eligible campers by the end of January 2024. Applicants must apply for the position using the paper applications they receive in the mail, there is no online registration for CITs.

PLEASE NOTE: Per our COVID-19 protocols, all campers are highly recommended to be vaccinated. Staff are required to be vaccinated and boostered prior to the start of camp.

The Counselors-In-Training (CIT) Program is aimed at young women who demonstrate a belief in the mission of diabetes camping and a desire to work with children. Participation develops and equips young women with effective counseling/leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Counselors-In-Training are chosen for this program after completing a CIT application, interview, and review of references.

Camp Joslin — Counselors-In-Training Program

Summer 2024 Notice: We will be holding one coed program at Camp Joslin. See home page for more information.
Group A: June 23-July 13, 2024

Group B: July 14 – August 3, 2024
Cost: $2,885 + $50 Registration
Financial assistance may be available.
Boys, Age 16 by the first day of their CIT session
NOTE: CIT applications will be mailed to eligible campers by the end of January 2024. Applicants must apply for the position using the paper applications they receive in the mail, there is no online registration for CITs. 

PLEASE NOTE: Per our COVID-19 protocols, all campers are highly recommended to be vaccinated. Staff are required to be vaccinated and boostered prior to the start of camp.

The Counselors-In-Training (CIT) Program is aimed at young men who demonstrate a belief in the mission of diabetes camping and a desire to work with children. Participation develops and equips young men with effective counseling/leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Counselors-In-Training are chosen for the program after completing a CIT application, interview, and review of references.