The CITs live in the dorms among the campers, play and sing in performing groups, and are sensitive to the questions and concerns of first time campers. The CITs know the camp values, history and policies and are a great group of role models.
Counselors are college music students and young music teachers.
Several are former Signature campers. Most counselors return from year to year and work as a skilled team to provide a music and camp life program that is fun and inspiring. Counselors are students or recent graduates of Ithaca College, SUNY Fredonia, SUNY Potsdam, and the Eastman School of Music. Counselors provide evening supervision in the dorms and throughout the day at meals, music and recreation activities. Most directors return each season to conduct band, jazz ensembles, show choirs, and concert choir.