Camper in Leadership Training (CILT)
A leadership development program for older teens at Catalina Island Camps, focusing on mentorship and skill-building.
▌ Editor's read Catalina Island Camps offers a Camper in Leadership Training (CILT) program, a 4-week overnight experience for teens. The camp is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, as verified on the ACA website. The program focuses on developing leadership skills through counseling, activity instruction, and community service, as detailed on the program page. The camp states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:6 for its programs. While specific background check language for CILT staff isn't on the CILT page, the general 'About Us' section for Catalina Island Camps mentions comprehensive background checks for all staff. The camp has been operating for over 20 years, indicating established experience in youth programming.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 200620+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 15–17
Camper in Leadership Training (CILT) 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
- Yes
- Established
- 2006 (20 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 15–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 7000-B Avalon Canyon Rd, Avalon, CA 90704, USA
- Phone: 626-297-1126
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $250 deposit required
↗ What parents like
- Leadership training
- First Aid training
- 3-day hike
↘ Watch for
- Physically demanding
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camper in Leadership Training (CILT)
- What ages does Camper in Leadership Training (CILT) accept?
- Camper in Leadership Training (CILT) 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 Camper in Leadership Training (CILT) cost?
- Camper in Leadership Training (CILT) publishes $1,200/week for the standard session. $250 deposit required Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camper in Leadership Training (CILT)'s hours?
- Camper in Leadership Training (CILT) 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 Camper in Leadership Training (CILT) accredited?
- Yes — Camper in Leadership Training (CILT) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 20 years. 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 Camper in Leadership Training (CILT)?
- Camper in Leadership Training (CILT) is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 20 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camper in Leadership Training (CILT) provide lunch?
- Yes — Camper in Leadership Training (CILT) 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.
- How does Camper in Leadership Training (CILT) compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Avalon?
- Camper in Leadership Training (CILT) is one of 6 overnight/sleepaway camps in Avalon that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camper in Leadership Training (CILT) 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 Camper in Leadership Training (CILT).
- Catalina Island Camps - CILT Session 3 · Avalon, CA · Ages 15–16 · $2,550/week
- Catalina Island Camps - CILT Session 4 · Avalon, CA · Ages 15–16 · $2,550/week
- Catalina Island Camps - Session 1 · Avalon, CA · Ages 6–14 · $2,650/week
- Catalina Island Camps - Session 2 · Avalon, CA · Ages 6–14 · $2,800/week
- Catalina Island Camps - Session 3 · Avalon, CA · Ages 7–14 · $2,550/week
- Catalina Island Camps - Session 4 · Avalon, CA · Ages 7–14 · $2,550/week
- Catalina Island Camps - Session 5 · Avalon, CA · Ages 7–14 · $2,550/week