WBT - CIT Program
WBT Camps offers a traditional overnight summer camp experience in the San Bernardino Mountains, focusing on...
▌ Editor's read The WBT Camps website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate summer camp. It is a non-profit organization founded by Dr. William B. Taber and has been operating for 70 years, since 1954. The camp offers an overnight program for children and teens, including a CIT program for older participants. The website states that all staff undergo background checks. While the camp is located in California, no specific state license number is provided on the website, and it is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'WBT Camps' show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the supportive staff, strong community, and positive impact on campers' personal growth. Social media handles found are @wbtcamps on Instagram and 'wbtcamps' on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 16–18
WBT - 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 general, 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
- 1956 (70 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: General
- Ages: 16–18
- Hours: Overnight camp
- Address: 3663 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90010 (HQ)
- Phone: (213) 835-2196
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Pricing varies.
Runs Overnight camp, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 14 to Aug 2.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- CIT Jun 14 – Aug 2, 2026 · 8 weeks · $7,630
↗ What parents like
- Leadership training program
- Hands-on experience with campers
↘ Watch for
- Competitive application process
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about WBT - CIT Program
- What ages does WBT - CIT Program accept?
- WBT - CIT Program is open to children ages 16–18. 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 WBT - CIT Program cost?
- WBT - CIT Program publishes $1,520/week for the standard session. Pricing varies. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are WBT - CIT Program's hours?
- WBT - CIT Program runs Overnight camp. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs WBT - CIT Program?
- WBT - CIT Program is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 70 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does WBT - CIT Program provide lunch?
- Yes — WBT - CIT Program includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does WBT - CIT Program compare to other general camps in Los Angeles?
- WBT - CIT Program is one of 94 general camps in Los Angeles 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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