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Lacawac Sanctuary Day Camp Counselor in Training (CIT) Program provides volunteers the opportunity to gain confidence and skills through service and leadership training. 

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The 2026 CIT Application is now open for the 2026 camp season!
The CIT Program Includes 
  • Orientation and Camp Staff Training.
  • Designated staff to supervise and mentor. 
  • Invitation to lead activities that support our campers through play, discovery, and creation. 
  • Priority week and group requests given to returning CIT's
CIT Requirements ​​
  • Enthusiastically participate in all program activities with children.  
  • Actively promote an environment that is safe and fun for all children in the program.  
  • Assist with set-up and clean-up of each day's program.  
  • Must be able to be at camp from 8:40AM - 3:45PM every day.
CIT Qualifications
  • Volunteers must be between the ages of 13 and 17 years.  
  • Strong interest and enthusiasm for the outdoors and sharing nature and the environment with children.  
  • Must be able to commit to a full week of a given camp. 
  • Must have reliable transportation to and from camp. 

There is no cost for participation in the CIT program! For more information, please contact Camp Director at [email protected]
CIT's may use this as volunteer hour credits for academic requirements or extra curricular requirements
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Lacawac Sanctuary and Browning Beaver Meadow Sanctuary Hiking Hours: 
​Open to the public sunrise to sunset

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Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation is an independent nonprofit dedicated to scientific research, environmental education, and conservation, nestled along the shores of Lake Wallenpaupack in the Northern Poconos. Our mission is made possible through the support of grants and generous private donations, ensuring that future generations can explore, learn from, and protect the natural world.​

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Sigrid's Animal Trust

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LACAWAC SANCTUARY FOUNDATION
94 Sanctuary Road, Lake Ariel, PA 18436
570.689.9494 - [email protected]