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Counselor In Training - CIT (Grades 9-10)

DC Campus · $270/week

Sidwell Summer's CIT program offers 9th and 10th graders leadership development, mentorship, and practical experience working with younger campers in a schoo...

▌ Editor's read The Sidwell Summer CIT program is a day camp for students in grades 9-10, focusing on leadership development and practical experience working with younger campers. The website indicates that CITs receive training, mentorship, and opportunities to assist counselors. The camp is operated by Sidwell Friends School, suggesting a well-established institutional backing. While not ACA accredited, the camp's 'About Us' page mentions that 'all staff undergo a thorough background check and receive extensive training.' Google reviews for 'Sidwell Summer' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 10 reviews, with parents generally praising the variety of activities and the caring staff. Social media handles found are @sidwellsummer on Instagram and 'sidwellsummer' on Facebook, which showcase camp activities and provide updates.
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Who thrives here Ages 14–15

Counselor In Training - CIT (Grades 9-10) 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 traditional day camp, 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
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 14–15
  • Hours: 8:30AM - 3:15PM
  • Address: 3825 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
  • Phone: (202) 537-8133
  • Cost notes: CAD. 2026 rates. $540 for 2-week session, $900 for 3-week session.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Counselor In Training - CIT (Grades 9-10)

What ages does Counselor In Training - CIT (Grades 9-10) accept?
Counselor In Training - CIT (Grades 9-10) is open to children ages 14–15. 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 Counselor In Training - CIT (Grades 9-10) cost?
Counselor In Training - CIT (Grades 9-10) publishes $270/week for the standard session. CAD. 2026 rates. $540 for 2-week session, $900 for 3-week session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Counselor In Training - CIT (Grades 9-10)'s hours?
Counselor In Training - CIT (Grades 9-10) runs 8:30AM - 3:15PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Counselor In Training - CIT (Grades 9-10)?
Counselor In Training - CIT (Grades 9-10) is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Counselor In Training - CIT (Grades 9-10) provide lunch?
Counselor In Training - CIT (Grades 9-10) 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 Counselor In Training - CIT (Grades 9-10) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Washington?
Counselor In Training - CIT (Grades 9-10) is one of 8 traditional day camp camps in Washington 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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