Y City CIT Program
The Y City CIT Program offers a Counselor-in-Training experience for teens aged 14-15, focusing on leadership development and practical camp skills.
▌ Editor's read The Y City CIT Program, part of the YM-YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood, offers a day camp experience for 14-15 year olds focused on leadership development. The program includes training in CPR and First Aid, as well as opportunities to work with younger campers. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. The YM-YWHA has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars from 144 reviews, with some reviews praising the community and programs. The website indicates the YM-YWHA is a non-profit organization. Social media handles found are @ymywha on Instagram and ymywha on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 12–15
Y City CIT Program fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 12–15
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:45 PM
- Address: 5400 Westbury Avenue, Montreal, Quebec H3W 2W8, Canada
- Phone: (514) 737-6551
- Cost notes: CAD. CAD. Price is for two weeks.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Y City CIT Program
- What ages does Y City CIT Program accept?
- Y City CIT Program is open to children ages 12–15. 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 Y City CIT Program cost?
- Y City CIT Program doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. CAD. CAD. Price is for two weeks. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Y City CIT Program's hours?
- Y City CIT Program runs 9:00 AM - 3:45 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Does Y City CIT Program provide lunch?
- Y City 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.
- How does Y City CIT Program compare to other traditional day camp camps in Montreal?
- Y City CIT Program is one of 11 traditional day camp camps in Montreal that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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