Third Culture Kids Programs

Because CIT believes that field preparation is imperative for the entire family, we are committed to providing quality training and care for our trainees with children.

Kid's/YOUTH Intercultural Training

We at CIT believe that children need to feel secure and better informed about their role as a Third Culture Kid (TCK). Often, children have many questions about their future home, friends, etc., that go unspoken. Our TCK programs enable children to explore and verbalize their concerns.

Each course includes Bible study, Bible memory, culturally relevant books, DVDs, games, crafts from other lands, art, music, food, and plenty of discussion about what life will be like as a TCK.

Our KIT and YIT classes are taught by veteran missionaries and parents of TCKs Kathy Schultz and John and Bonnie Edwards.

*Please note that the age breakdown for class assignments are considered flexible in that registered children will ultimately be placed in the class appropriate for them.

Course Overview

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Exploring Cultures for Younger Kids
Accompanies the Adult Course - Equipping for Cross-Cultural Life & Ministry. Children will learn to enjoy different cultures in an exciting, hands-on environment.

Nursery (0-2 years): $455
Pre-KIT (3-5 years*): $625
KIT (6-9 years*): $750
YIT (10+): $ 750

Equip for Teens (E.T.)
This program is for older youth and teens and provides a study of cultures and issues of transition for TCK’s.

The Sounds of Language
Accompanies the Adult Course - Second Language Acquisition . Children will acquire skills needed to assist them in language learning. Two sessions with a native language helper are included in this fun, interactive course.

Nursery (0-2 years): $2100
Pre-KIT (3-5 years*): $320
KIT (6-9 years*): $450
YIT (10+): $ 480

Second Language Acquisition for Teens (S.L.A.T.)
This course offers learning and applying skills of language learning including phonetics drills and working with a language helper.

Summer Camp
This is offered for families attending the Teams, SYIS, and/or Facilitating for Church Planting Movements classes. Prices are the same as for the Homeschooling pricing with an additional activities fee ($15 for KIT Camp and $25 for YIT Camp) Activities include hiking, swimming, crafts, games, field trips, and lots of outdoor fun.

Homeschool
During our fall and spring Teams, SYIS, and Facilitating for Church Planting Movements classes, children (school-age) bring homeschool materials to class and our staff works with them individually to achieve goals outlined by a lesson plan provided by their parents.

Nursery (0-2 years): $195/Teams week; $120/SYIS week; $100/FCPM week
Pre-KIT (3-5 years*):$255/Teams week; $165/SYIS week; $135/FCPM week
KIT (6-9 years*): $275/Teams week; $175/SYIS week; $140/FCPM week
YIT (10+): $275/Teams week; $175/SYIS week; $140/FCPM week

Please note: Costs reflect total child fees including all books and materials,

CIT Childcare

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The CIT Childcare workers strive to provide a warm, happy environment that children
actually look forward to coming to each day. We realize that most of the children placed in our care are by-in-large unfamiliar with the day-to-day experience of nurseries and childcare.

We are sensitive to the fact that this is often a difficult time for both parent and child and we do everything we can to make it as "painless" as we possibly can!

Childcare facilities: The CIT Childcare facility includes a large kid-friendly activity room, which has tables and chairs, toys, plenty of children's videos and books, with easy (adult) access to the outside. There are also crib rooms and a separate classroom for 3–5 year olds.

Childcare staff: CIT Childcare providers place a high emphasis on the work ethic and are committed to our values and also to the children in our care. Each has passed a criminal background check and has references attesting to their character and ability to care for your children. Gina Searcy teaches and heads up the Childcare and Pre-KIT programs. She has taught both pre-school and kindergarten in private schools.

For a complete breakdown of our YIT, KIT, and Childcare costs per module, contact CIT.