2024 Houston CYC Counselor/AC Application
Before completing this application, please read the website thoroughly to understand any and all requirements. Current high school freshmen to current college freshmen (2023-2024 school year) are eligible to apply.

 If you have any questions or concerns that cannot be answered by the website, please email Winston Hung at winston.hung@houstoncyc.com.
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Email *
First Name (Accurate spelling and capitalization) *
Last Name (Accurate spelling and capitalization) *
Chinese Name (Chinese Characters) *
Gender *
Applicant Mobile Phone Number *
Please use the following format: (xxx)xxx-xxxx.
Applicant Home Phone Number
Please use the following format: (xxx)xxx-xxxx.
Birthday (YYYY/MM/DD) *
How old will you be during CYC 2024 (as of July 1st, 2024)? *
Grade Level (Fall 2024 to Spring 2025 School Year - i.e. NEXT school year) *
Name of High School/College in Fall 2024 *
Name of Chinese School *
If not attending Chinese school, please mark "n/a".
What level is your Mandarin proficiency? (Note: Beginner and above are expected to translate during camp.) *
Are you applying for Counselor or Assistant Counselor (C/AC)? *
Why are you interested in being a C/AC? *
Be concise! (150 words max)
How many years have you been to CYC previously? *
Please list your previous CYC experience (role, date), from most recent to least recent. *
If you have not previously been to CYC, please mark "n/a".
Please list other relevant experiences (organization, role, date), including previous leadership training, professional/volunteer work, camps, or experiences working with youth. *
If you do not have previous leadership training or experience, please mark "n/a".
Age Group Preference
If selected as a counselor or assistant counselor for CYC 2024, what is your age group preference? (Please note that candidates' preferences are not guaranteed.)

Rank each option from HIGHEST PREFERENCE (1) to LOWEST PREFERENCE (4).  You must use each number once (i.e. do not rank multiple options as 1st). *
1
2
3
4
Youngest (8-12)
Middle Younger (ages 12 to 14)
Middle Older (ages 14 to 16)
Oldest (ages 16 to 18)
Interview Time Preferences and Confirmations
The C/AC interview will be held virtually on March 2nd, 3rd, 9th, and 10th. Please mark your date/time preferences below.
Interview Date / Time *
Please select ALL the dates/sessions when you are available to interview. Interviews will be hosted virtually, and you need to be available the entire session. Please use "Available" as much as your schedule allows. All times are in CDT and 2-hour sessions, tentatively at 10am, 1pm, and 3pm.
Available
Available, but not preferable
Unavailable
Saturday, March 2, Morning
Saturday, March 2, Afternoon
Sunday, March 3, Morning
Sunday, March 3, Afternoon
Saturday, March 9, Morning
Saturday, March 9, Afternoon
Sunday, March 10, Morning
Sunday, March 10, Afternoon
If you are unable make the interview dates listed above, please explain why, provide an alternative date, and specify whether you are able to meet in person or via telephone for an interview. Note: This question is only applicable for interviews.
Are you a returning C/AC? *
The CYC 2024 Management team needs help with postering Chinatown, Katy Asiatown, and all the boba shops in between. If you are a returning C/AC, you may opt to help poster Chinatown/Katy Asiatown in lieu of the group interview session. What is your preference? Note: You are still required to participate in an individual interview. *
If you are a new C/AC applicant, would you like to help poster Chinatown/Katy Asiatown? The CYC management team needs the help, AND this is an opportunity for management team to get to know you outside of the interview sessions. *
Postering for Chinatown and Katy Asiatown is tentatively scheduled for one of the below dates. Please check all the dates that you may be able to help. *
Required
Are you able to attend training the weekend of July 6-7? *
If you are unable to attend training on July 6th and 7th, please check the "Other" box and explain why. Due to the importance of training to prepare for camp duties, set expectations, and bond with your fellow group C/ACs, attendance is mandatory for everyone. 
C/ACs typically are required to help move inventory and ride the bus to camp. *
If you are unable to ride the bus, please check the "Other" box below and explain why.
Will you be able to attend day 0 (the day before camp where we prepare) and stay for the duration of camp?  *
Check yes if you agree to attend day 0 and stay for the duration of camp. If you have concerns, please explain in "other"
What other competing opportunities are you applying for that may interfere with your responsibilities as C/AC? *
List anything that may cause you to not be able to attend training, miss day(s)/time at camp, or drop out as C/AC (Ex:  AID Program, band camp, drill team camp, etc).
Feedback and Miscellaneous Information
How would you describe yourself? (https://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/the-mbti-preferences/#:~:text=Extravert%20or%20Introvert%3A%20Defined&text=He%20used%20the%20words%20to,energy%20to%20the%20inner%20world.) *
How would you describe yourself? *
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What have been some of your favorite and least favorite Mini-Olympic games? *
Examples: Dragon boat, Tic tac toe relay race, tug of war, caterpillar, mummy wrap, rubberband straw race, human log rolling, bobblehead, junk in the trunk
What have been some of your favorite and least favorite Wacky Wednesday games? *
Examples:  3v3 basketball, crab soccer, hungry humans, outdoor water balloons, watermelon eating contest, soccer, bubble sumo battle, frisbee toss, oreo face race, dribble dribble drench, parachute popcorn
Please suggest and explain a new Mini Olympics or Wacky Wednesday game. *
Be detailed!
Is there anything else you would like to tell us? *
Feedback, questions, comments, a story.
How did you hear about this leadership opportunity? *
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