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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 15–17

Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) Program

Arthur Kidston Memorial Camp

A leadership development program for older campers to learn skills for becoming camp staff.

▌ Editor's read The Camp Kidston website loads successfully, detailing a Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) program for 16-17 year olds. This two-week overnight program focuses on developing leadership skills, activity planning, and group management, with participants assisting counselors and leading activities for younger campers. The camp's 'About Us' page does not specify a founding year or owner type, nor does it mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies. Google reviews for 'Camp Kidston' show a 4.8-star rating from 10 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the positive environment and dedicated staff. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles found on the site are @campkidston for Instagram and 'campkidston' for Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 15–17

Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) 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 overnight/sleepaway, 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
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Not listed
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 15–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 131 Kidston Rd, Middle Musquodoboit, NS B0N 1X0, Canada
  • Phone: (902) 384-2267
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: CAD. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-17

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) Program

What ages does Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) Program accept?
Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) Program 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 Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) Program cost?
Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) Program doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. CAD. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-17 Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) Program's hours?
Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) Program 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.
Does Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) Program provide lunch?
Yes — Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) Program includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

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