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The Mountaineers Seattle Counselor In Training Program

The Mountaineers Seattle Program Center (implied)

A leadership development program for teens interested in outdoor education and assisting with youth camps.

▌ Editor's read The Mountaineers Seattle Counselor In Training (CIT) Program is a day program designed for teens aged 14-17, focusing on leadership, outdoor skills, and assisting with youth camps. The program is run by The Mountaineers, a non-profit organization established in 1906, indicating a long history of outdoor education. While the specific CIT program doesn't have individual Google reviews, The Mountaineers organization generally receives positive feedback, with their Seattle Program Center having a 4.7-star rating from 165 reviews, often praising their programs and facilities. The website mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. The program is not listed as ACA accredited. Participants gain experience in various outdoor activities and learn to mentor younger campers, culminating in a certificate of completion and potential future employment opportunities with The Mountaineers.
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Who thrives here Ages 14–17

The Mountaineers Seattle 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
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 14–17
  • Hours: All-Time Belayer: Mon-Fri 9am-12pm; Junior Counselor: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm.
  • Address: 7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115
  • Phone: 206-521-6000
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD. This is a volunteer position. Junior Counselors may be eligible for discounted adventure trips.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about The Mountaineers Seattle Counselor In Training Program

What ages does The Mountaineers Seattle Counselor In Training Program accept?
The Mountaineers Seattle Counselor In Training Program is open to children ages 14–17. 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 The Mountaineers Seattle Counselor In Training Program cost?
The Mountaineers Seattle Counselor In Training Program doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. This is a volunteer position. Junior Counselors may be eligible for discounted adventure trips. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are The Mountaineers Seattle Counselor In Training Program's hours?
The Mountaineers Seattle Counselor In Training Program runs All-Time Belayer: Mon-Fri 9am-12pm; Junior Counselor: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs The Mountaineers Seattle Counselor In Training Program?
The Mountaineers Seattle Counselor In Training Program 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 The Mountaineers Seattle Counselor In Training Program provide lunch?
The Mountaineers Seattle Counselor In Training Program 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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