2026 Counselor-in-Training at BrainVyne - LEGO & Money Camps – Palo Alto, California

The C.I.T. is a key piece of a BrainVyne camp. This position will play the role of ensuring the camp's success, by working collaboratively with the Lead & Assistant Instructor to result in a fantastic experience for campers.

Required Qualifications

Currently a high school student (14Y or older)

Demonstrate a desire, commitment and ability to work with children

Eager to learn new skills such as leadership and communication

Enthusiastic, energetic, organized and creative

Team player, ability to adhere to and implement lesson plans under the supervision of the instructor team

Punctual and able to commit to a minimum of two consecutive weeks in the summer

The Goal

We teach you how to lead a specific group of people - children. We will reinforce and teach general leadership skills including skills used to work effectively on a team and with other youth leaders. This program is for those of you that are committed to learning how to work with younger campers (4Y to 11Y old) and lead activities.

Learning by Doing

We help you figure out what good leaders do and say. Group games, role-playing, and discussion allow for you to build leadership skills like teamwork, responsibility, respect, motivation, listening, problem solving, planning, initiative, creativity, persistence, presenting, problem solving, and observation with your peers.

Responsibilities

Assist Lead Instructor to deliver a great camp experience by administering BrainVyne curriculum effectively

Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude with staff, parents and campers

Demonstrate effective problem solving skills, patience and flexibility

Be eager and able to provide provide 1:1 attention to campers as needed

Participate enthusiastically in recess activities to ensure a seamless camper experience

Prefer commitment of two consecutive weeks or more