Counselor-in-Training Program
A leadership program for teens to gain experience working with children in a camp setting, offered by Peoria Park
▌ Editor's read The Peoria Park District website loads successfully and details various camp programs, including a Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program for 13-15 year olds. This program is designed to develop leadership skills and provide practical experience working with children in a day camp environment. The Peoria Park District itself has a Google rating of 4.5 stars based on 1,000+ reviews, with themes often praising the variety of programs and well-maintained facilities. The camp programs are not individually accredited by the ACA, and no specific state license number is provided for the camp programs on the website. The owner type is clearly municipal-parks. The website does not explicitly mention staff background checks for the CIT program or other camp staff. Social media handles found on the site are @peoriaparkdistrict for Instagram and PeoriaParkDistrict for Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 13–16
Counselor-in-Training 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 community/rec center, 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
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 13–16
- Address: 700 NE Glen Oak Ave, Peoria, IL 61603
- Phone: (309) 682-1200
- Email: [email protected]
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
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