Counselor-in-Training Camp teaches teens the job skills necessary to be a counselor and strong employee.

The Counselor-in-Training camp is a 2-week camp that is designed to teach our oldest campers the ins and outs of being a camp counselor at the Monroe County YMCA Summer Camp. The first half of the camp day consists various trainings, workshops, activities, lessons, teambuilding, and regular camp fun with the intention to give knowledge about how and what it’s like to be a counselor. The second half of the camp day, each CIT will be placed in a camp group to shadow a lead counselor and practice what they have learned. The camp environment provides a unique opportunity for youth to build leadership skills, particularly in assisting counselors with younger campers. Counselors in Training (CITs) are provided first-hand experience working with campers and the opportunity to cultivate skills and knowledge in the day camp setting. CITs only get placed into 4-8 year old groups. A 2-week commitment is required. Space is limited. Ages 13-15.