Counselors in Training (CIT)
CIT Online Application
WANTED! Teens with HIGH ENERGY, a positive attitude and ready to work hard and have lots of FUN!
SUMMER CAMP 2025
REGISTER HERE
Become a theatrical leader!
HMT offers a fun and exciting CIT (Counselors in Training) program to get teens involved in a leadership role.
All CIT’s will be very involved with the theatre process.
Be an integral part of putting on a show!
(And a chance to have a feature performance in the show as well!)
It is our goal to give the CIT campers the skills that will allow them to assume additional leadership positions in the future, and perhaps even as paid counselors and staff at Hope Musical Theatre in the years to come!
Please apply online if you are interested in being considered for our CIT positions!
We hope to have some of the same counselors back as last summer! Sign up for as many sessions as you’d like!
2025 SUMMER CAMP DATES:
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CAMP 1: JUNE 16 – JUNE 20
CAMP 2: JUNE 23 – 27
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CAMP 3: JUNE 30 – JULY 4
*Mandatory camp July 4th*
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CAMP 4: JULY 7 – JULY 11
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CAMP 5: JULY 14 – JULY 18
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CAMP 6: JULY 21 – JULY 25
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CAMP 7: JULY 28 – AUGUST 1
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WHO: Entering 9th graders and older may apply.
TIME: 8:30am – 4:15pm
SHOW DAY: We are back INSIDE and will have a real THEATRE PERFORMANCE this year! Your SHOW is the LAST hour + and last DAY of your camp. Limited audience may be allowed. We perform for family and friends.
“This summer camp puts on quite a show!”
– (San Jose Mercury News)
“Your camp was fabulous for Jessica, it may well be one of those things she refers to in her later years as a defining moment.”- (2017 Parent)
WHERE:
Palo Alto High School
TUITION: (Basic tuition includes all camp supplies, HMT T-shirt, recommendation letter, pizza lunch on show days, donuts Day 1 and 5, daily fun snacks and more!)
TUITION PACKAGES: *(Tuition Includes camp shirt, camp supplies, fun camp prizes, camp surprises and treats, daily popsicles after lunch, a pizza party on show day and much more!)
Full Day Basic Tuition = $725
Tuition + Cast Photo = $ 765
Tuition + Slideshow = $785
Tuition + Broadway Basket = $825
Tuition + Cast Photo + Slideshow = $825
Tuition + Photo Shoot = $825
BRING:
(Bring a daily snack and bag lunch and water. Afternoon snack is provided. Daily popsicles at lunch are provided. Pizza Party included on Show Day and much more!)
SUMMER CAMP SPARKLE SHOP:
CAST PHOTO **A fun group photo of the full cast of actors in COSTUME right before their show and a great group cast photo in their colorful camp shirts!) 
*The CAST PHOTOS will be emailed as an attachment – print ready.*
PHOTO SLIDESHOW **Get an inside glimpse and experience the amazing week at HMT camp thru fun photos and videos captured each day!
*NEW* *CAMPER PHOTO SHOOT* (3 photos included)
(This year we are offering print ready photos of your special camper that will be emailed.)
Included:
1. A posed photo of your camper in COSTUME and makeup before the show!
2. A fun CANDID shot of your individual camper in action at camp!
3. A great SOLO shot of your camper rehearsing!
SPARKLE SHOP: Don’t forget to find more fun HMT items at our online store: http://hopemusicaltheatre.com/shop/
CANCELLATION FEE/CHANGE FEE:
No refunds after April 1. **
$200 administration fee for cancellations before April 1st.*
$30 Change Camp or Switching Fee.
Processing Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
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REGISTER NOW!
TIME: FULL DAY CAMPS (9am – 4pm)
**(Bring a snack, bag lunch & water – Daily Afternoon Snack provided. Popsicles are provided each day after lunch & Pizza Party included on Show Day!
SHOW DAY: We are back INSIDE and will have a real THEATRE PERFORMANCE this year! Your SHOW is the LAST hour + and last DAY of your camp. Limited audience may be allowed. We perform for family and friends.
“This summer camp puts on quite a show!”
– (San Jose Mercury News)
“Your camp was fabulous for Jessica, it may well be one of those things she refers to in her later years as a defining moment.”- (2017 Parent)
WHERE: Palo Alto High School
*Exact location TBA.
TUITION PACKAGES:
*(Tuition Includes camp shirt, camp supplies, fun camp prizes, camp surprises and treats, daily popsicles after lunch, a pizza party on show day and much more!)
Full Day Basic Tuition = $1350
Tuition + Cast Photo = $ 1390
Tuition + Slideshow = $1410
Tution + Spirit Pack = $1475
Tuition + Broadway Basket = $1445
Tuition + Cast Photo + Slideshow = $1450
Tuition + Photo Shoot = $1450
Tuition + Package of Slideshow, Cast Photo + Photo Shoot = $1550
(*Due to the Palo Alto School Districts new shorter summer schedule requirement, we are not able to offer Early Bird Discounts this year. We are sorry for any inconvenience.*)
BRING:
(Bring a daily snack and bag lunch and water. Afternoon snack is provided. Daily popsicles at lunch are provided. Pizza Party included on Show Day and much more!)
REGISTER NOW!
WHO: Entering 9th graders and older may apply.
TUITION:
(Basic tuition includes all camp supplies, HMT T-shirt, recommendation letter, pizza lunch on show days, donuts Day 1 and 5, daily fun snacks and more!)
Basic Tuition
TIME: 8:30am – 4:15pm
CAST PHOTO **2 Photos Included: A theatrical group photo of the full cast of actors and CIT’s in COSTUME rand MAKEUP right before their show and a fun cast photo in their colorful camp shirts!)
PHOTO SLIDESHOW **Get an inside glimpse and experience the amazing week at HMT camp thru fun photos and videos captured each day!
*NEW* *CAMPER/CIT PHOTO SHOOT* (3 photos included)
This year we are offering print ready photos of your special camper that will be emailed. Included:
1. A posed photo of your camper in Makeup and COSTUME before the show!
2. A fun CANDID shot of your individual CIT in action!
3. A great SOLO shot of your CIT rehearsing!
It is GREAT if you have theatre experience but NOT mandatory.
The counselors will be VERY busy helping out with creating our show:
- leading drama games
- practicing lines and dances with campers
- helping paint sets (and other fun art projects)
- daily snack set up/clean up and distribution
- tech crew back stage for the shows
- ….and many many more exciting activities**CITs will be considered leadership “Senior” campers. It is important to remember that CITs are considered campers, not staff members.
We are looking for LOUD leaders!
The more the CIT’s take charge, the more fun roles & responsibilities we can give them.
It will be a blast for all!
HMT provides a pizza lunch on SHOW DAYS!
CIT’s are welcome to sign up for as many sessions as they would like.
Hope to see you this summer!
REGISTER JANUARY 16!
CIT Online Application
