Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) Program
The Tamakwa CIT program is a 2-year leadership development program for teens aged 16-17, focusing on skill-building and camp staff preparation.
▌ Editor's read The Tamakwa CIT program is a two-year leadership development program designed for 16 and 17-year-olds, as detailed on their website (tamakwa.com/cits/). The first year focuses on skill development, leadership training, and working with younger campers, while the second year involves more direct responsibility and preparation for becoming a camp staff member. The program includes workshops, certifications, and practical experience. The camp's Instagram handle is @camptamakwa and their Facebook handle is @camptamakwa, indicating an active social media presence. No information regarding ACA accreditation, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies for staff was found on the provided page.
Who thrives here Age 16
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
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 16–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: Algonquin Park, ON P1H 2H3, Canada
- Cost notes: CAD, full summer fee $13,250 plus 3% credit card fee, excludes transportation and laundry
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- 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 age 16. 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 publishes $1,656/week for the standard session. CAD, full summer fee $13,250 plus 3% credit card fee, excludes transportation and laundry Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- 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?
- Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) Program with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) Program.
- Camp Arowhon · Ages 6–16
- Junior Counsellor Program · Canoe Lake, Algonquin Park · Ages 16–17
- Leader-in-Training (LIT) Program · Algonquin Park · Ages 16–16
- Camp Pathfinder