Junior Counselor-in-Training - Franklin Lakes, NJ 2026

The Junior Counselor in Training (JCIT) program at Lorrimer Sanctuary offers pre-teens and young teenagers an opportunity to develop leadership skills while gaining hands-on experience in environmental education and youth mentorship. Participants work alongside experienced staff to assist with nature-based activities, trail maintenance, wildlife observation programs, and camper supervision. Through this immersive experience, JCITs learn valuable skills in outdoor education, group facilitation, and conservation stewardship while fostering a deeper connection to the natural world. The program emphasizes personal growth, teamwork, and environmental responsibility, preparing young leaders to become the next generation of nature advocates and educators. JCITs do not need to be registered for a camp session to participate. By signing up for the JCIT program, teens commit to the week selected and will be assigned to a camp cohort to assist with. It may be onsite or offsite pending space. Campers enrolled in offsite camp can also participate as a JCIT for their enrolled camp session.