Camp · Specialty · Ages 13–17 · $100/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 13–17

Issaquah Counselor-in-Training (CIT)

Issaquah · $100/week

A leadership development program for teens interested in working with children in a camp setting.

▌ Editor's read The Issaquah Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program is offered by the City of Issaquah Parks and Recreation Department, indicating a municipal ownership structure. The program is designed for teens aged 13-17, providing them with leadership training and practical experience assisting camp staff with younger campers. The website details the responsibilities of a CIT, including assisting with activities, helping campers, and being a positive role model. The program operates as a day program, with participants committing to a minimum of two weeks. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. The website does not explicitly state that staff undergo background checks, which is a common practice for municipal programs but not explicitly detailed here. Google reviews for 'Issaquah Parks and Recreation' show a 4.5-star rating from 104 reviews, generally positive about the department's offerings.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–17

Issaquah Counselor-in-Training (CIT) 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 specialty, 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
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 13–17
  • Address: Various locations, Issaquah, WA
  • Phone: 425-837-3300
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Issaquah Counselor-in-Training (CIT)

What ages does Issaquah Counselor-in-Training (CIT) accept?
Issaquah Counselor-in-Training (CIT) is open to children ages 13–17. 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 Issaquah Counselor-in-Training (CIT) cost?
Issaquah Counselor-in-Training (CIT) publishes $100/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Issaquah Counselor-in-Training (CIT)?
Issaquah Counselor-in-Training (CIT) 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 Issaquah Counselor-in-Training (CIT) provide lunch?
Issaquah Counselor-in-Training (CIT) 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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