By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER Even though it may feel like it is light-years away, summer will be here in just a few months and students will be out of school and ready to head off to summer camp. Before spaces fill up, residents should check out the new programs Bristol’s Parks and Recreation Department has to offer this summer. The department will be kicking off its brand new Counselors in Training (CIT) program, which is intended for teenagers ages 14 to 17 who are ultimately in interested becoming a summer camp counselor when they are old enough to work. “We don’t have a lot to offer to teenagers who are too old to go to summer camp but too young to work,” said Joshua Medeiros, recreation coordinator for the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. “It’s going to be a really nice way for them to get involved in our programs.” Not only will the CIT program allow for teens to get out of the house this summer and participate in a variety of activities, but they will also learn leadership skills, team building, and begin to build their resume for future jobs and college. “It is a really positive [...]
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