Camp Counselor-In-Training
The ERJCC Houston's Counselor-In-Training (CIT) program offers leadership development and practical experience for teens aged 14-16, preparing them for futur...
▌ Editor's read The ERJCC Houston's Counselor-In-Training (CIT) program is a day camp program for teens aged 14-16, focusing on leadership development and practical experience in a camp setting. The website details a curriculum that includes leadership training, team building, CPR/First Aid certification, and hands-on experience working with younger campers. The ERJCC Houston, the parent organization, is a non-profit community center with a strong online presence, including a 4.6-star rating on Google based on over 1,000 reviews, with many reviewers praising its family-friendly environment and diverse programs. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a focus on safety. While the specific CIT program is not individually accredited by the ACA, it operates under the umbrella of the well-established ERJCC Houston. Social media handles @erjcchouston on Instagram and erjcchouston on Facebook are active, showcasing various community activities.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 15–17
Camp Counselor-In-Training 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
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 15–17
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 5601 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX 77096, USA
- Cost notes: USD. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-17
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Counselor-In-Training
- What ages does Camp Counselor-In-Training accept?
- Camp Counselor-In-Training 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 Camp Counselor-In-Training cost?
- Camp Counselor-In-Training doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-17 Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Camp Counselor-In-Training's hours?
- Camp Counselor-In-Training runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Camp Counselor-In-Training?
- Camp Counselor-In-Training is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Counselor-In-Training provide lunch?
- Camp 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.
- How does Camp Counselor-In-Training compare to other traditional day camp camps in Houston?
- Camp Counselor-In-Training is one of 8 traditional day camp camps in Houston 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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