CIT Basics
The official name of the guide that outlines all expectations and responsibilities for Counsellors in Training.
What is the Counsellor in Training Participant Handbook?
CITs should never be left alone with these individuals.
Who are campers?
A good leader shows this by offering new ideas and taking initiative.
What is leadership?
This type of communication includes tone, facial expression, and posture
What is non-verbal communication?
This activity planning model helps adapt camp programs for all abilities.
What is the ADAPT IT Model?
This is the primary goal of the CIT program: to develop these three key things.
What are leadership, teamwork, and job-readiness skills?
When a CIT sees a medical emergency or something unsafe, they should do this.
What is notify camp staff immediately?
This team player style is supportive, tactful, and focuses on resolving conflict.
What is the Communicator?
The first step in managing unwanted behaviour is to do this.
What is provide quality programs?
This acronym represents Canada’s quality standard for recreation programs.
What is HIGH FIVE?
This City department oversees the CIT program and promotes safety, inclusion, and respect.
What is Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation?
CITs must never do this with a camper, even if the child asks.
What is go to the washroom alone with them?
One of the four team player styles focuses on questioning and pushing the team.
What is the Challenger?
Instead of punishing bad behaviour, focus on this strategy.
What is positive reinforcement?
Name one of the five HIGH FIVE Principles.
What is Caring Adult / Friends / Play / Mastery / Participation?
This piece of clothing is required daily at camp and helps identify you as a CIT
What is the CIT uniform shirt?
This is what CITs are expected to do during lunchtime instead of socializing with other CITs.
What is eat and engage with campers?
One way to build trust in a team is to do this type of listening
What is active listening?
This time-based strategy allows campers to calm down before rejoining the group.
What is a Time-IN?
This type of activity might need printed instructions, visual aids, or sitting close to the instructor.
What is a craft for someone with a hearing impairment?
These two types of staff supports are available to CITs on-site if they have concerns or need help.
What are the camp counsellor and the location coordinator?
During an off-site trip, a CIT is part of this official camp requirement.
What is the staff-to-child supervision ratio?
This quality means putting yourself in others’ shoes to better understand their needs.
What is empathy?
This common source of conflict on a bus involves campers “reserving” a seat for this reason.
What is bullying?
These two elements should be considered when modifying a camp activity to ensure it’s inclusive.
What are participant ability and accessibility of the space?