Counselor-in-Training Program
A leadership development program for teens at Camp Woodcraft, focusing on outdoor skills, teamwork, and working with
▌ Editor's read The Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program at Camp Woodcraft is an overnight program designed for 15-17 year olds, focusing on leadership development and practical camp counseling skills. Participants gain experience in activity planning, working with younger campers, and understanding the responsibilities of a camp counselor. The website does not explicitly state ACA accreditation, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for 'Camp Woodcraft'. The camp's main website, campwoodcraft.org, lists a 4.9-star rating from 106 Google reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the positive impact on children and the supportive environment. Social media handles found on the main site are @campwoodcraft for Instagram and 'campwoodcraft' for Facebook. The ownership type is not clearly stated on the website. There is no specific mention of staff background checks on the CIT program page or the main Camp Woodcraft site.
Who thrives here Ages 15–17
Counselor-in-Training 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 outdoors/nature, 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
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 15–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 38700 Franklin Rd, Mendocino, CA 95460
- Phone: (707) 937-5404
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD. Subsidized fee. Accommodation and meals included.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Counselor-in-Training Program
- What ages does Counselor-in-Training Program accept?
- Counselor-in-Training Program is open to children ages 15–17. 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 Counselor-in-Training Program cost?
- Counselor-in-Training Program publishes $250/week for the standard session. USD. Subsidized fee. Accommodation and meals included. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Counselor-in-Training Program's hours?
- Counselor-in-Training 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 Counselor-in-Training Program provide lunch?
- Yes — Counselor-in-Training 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.
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