Fort Lauderdale Counselor-in-Training
The Fort Lauderdale Counselor-in-Training program offers teens aged 13-17 an opportunity to develop leadership skills and gain experience working with childr...
▌ Editor's read The provided website, parks.fortlauderdale.gov/programs/recreation/camps, loads successfully and details various camp programs offered by the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department, including the Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program. The CIT program is designed for teens aged 13-17, focusing on leadership development and practical experience working with children. The program is a day camp format, running from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department operates the camp, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor is there specific language regarding staff background checks. Google reviews for 'Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation' show a 4.2-star rating from 1,000+ reviews, generally praising well-maintained facilities and diverse program offerings. Social media handles found are @cityoffortlauderdale for Instagram and CityofFortLauderdale for Facebook, associated with the city itself, not a specific camp page.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 12–14
Fort Lauderdale Counselor-in-Training is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 12–14
- Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Address: 1350 W Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
- Phone: (954) 828-7275
- Cost notes: Free! Space is limited and acceptance is based on application and interview process.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Fort Lauderdale Counselor-in-Training
- What ages does Fort Lauderdale Counselor-in-Training accept?
- Fort Lauderdale Counselor-in-Training is open to children ages 12–14. 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 Fort Lauderdale Counselor-in-Training cost?
- Fort Lauderdale Counselor-in-Training doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free! Space is limited and acceptance is based on application and interview process. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Fort Lauderdale Counselor-in-Training's hours?
- Fort Lauderdale Counselor-in-Training runs 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Fort Lauderdale Counselor-in-Training?
- Fort Lauderdale Counselor-in-Training is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Fort Lauderdale Counselor-in-Training provide lunch?
- Fort Lauderdale Counselor-in-Training 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.
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