Camp · Specialty · Ages 16–17 · $833/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 16–17

Counselors in Training (CIT)

Camp Jorn YMCA · $833/week · ★ 4.8 (60 reviews)

Camp Jorn YMCA offers a comprehensive overnight resident camp experience, including a Counselors in Training (CIT) program, focused on leadership development...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL for Camp Jorn YMCA loads successfully, detailing their resident camp programs, including a Counselors in Training (CIT) program. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards. Camp Jorn YMCA is a nonprofit organization. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly listed, the website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. The camp's Facebook page (campjornymca) and Instagram (@campjornymca) are linked, providing additional insights into camp life. Google reviews for Camp Jorn YMCA show an average rating of 4.8 stars from 180 reviews, with many reviewers praising the positive impact on children and the beautiful natural setting. The CIT program is an overnight experience, preparing older campers for future leadership roles.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 16–17

Counselors 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
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 16–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 13591 Zenner Ln., Manitowish Waters, WI 54545, USA
  • Cost notes: USD, approx $833/week ($2500 for 3 weeks) or $1000/week ($2000 for 2 weeks)

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Counselors in Training (CIT)

What ages does Counselors in Training (CIT) accept?
Counselors in Training (CIT) is open to children ages 16–17. 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 Counselors in Training (CIT) cost?
Counselors in Training (CIT) publishes $833/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Counselors in Training (CIT)'s hours?
Counselors in Training (CIT) runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Counselors in Training (CIT) accredited?
Yes — Counselors in Training (CIT) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Counselors in Training (CIT)?
Counselors in Training (CIT) 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 Counselors in Training (CIT) provide lunch?
Counselors 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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