Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) Program
Camp Walden's CIT program offers leadership development, skill-building, and hands-on experience for teens aged 16-17 in a supportive overnight camp environm...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL, https://www.campwalden.ca/guidebook/camper-units/, leads to Camp Walden, which is located in Canada, not the US as requested. The page details the 'Camper Units' and includes information about the Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) program for 16-17 year olds. The program focuses on leadership, skill development, and practical experience, with CITs participating in workshops and assisting counselors. A notable strength is the clearly stated staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 for the CIT unit, as found under the 'CIT Unit' section. However, there is no mention of ACA accreditation, state or provincial licensing, or background check policies on this specific page. The ownership type and years of operation are also not discernible from the provided URL.
Who thrives here Age 16
Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) Program serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in overnight/sleepaway, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 16–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 38483 Highway 28, Palmer Rapids, ON K0J 2E0, Canada
- Phone: (613) 758-2286
- Cost notes: CAD, $14,500 for 7-week full season plus 3% credit card fee
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) Program
- What ages does Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) Program accept?
- Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) Program is open to children age 16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) Program cost?
- Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) Program publishes $2,071/week for the standard session. CAD, $14,500 for 7-week full season plus 3% credit card fee Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) Program's hours?
- Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) Program runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Does Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) Program provide lunch?
- Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) Program does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) Program with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) Program.
- Camp Walden · Ages 7–16
- KidsCAN Whitewater Day Camp · Paddler Co-op · Ages 8–14 · $553/week