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▌ Specialty · Ages 14–15

YMCA Counselors in Training (CIT) Camp

East Orange · ★ 4.4 (142 reviews)

Leadership development program for teens to gain experience working with children and assist camp staff.

▌ Editor's read The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges website loads successfully and provides information on their East Orange YMCA Summer Camp, which includes a Counselors in Training (CIT) program for ages 13-15. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention. The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges has a Google rating of 4.3 stars based on 107 reviews, with reviewers often praising the variety of activities and the positive impact on children. The camp is a day camp program. While the YMCA is a well-known non-profit, this specific camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles for the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges are @metroymcas on Instagram and MetroYMCAs on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 14–15

YMCA Counselors in Training (CIT) Camp 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 specialty, 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
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 14–15
  • Hours: 8:00am-5:30pm
  • Address: 216 Lincoln Ave, East Orange, NJ 07017, USA
  • Phone: 973-673-5588
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about YMCA Counselors in Training (CIT) Camp

What ages does YMCA Counselors in Training (CIT) Camp accept?
YMCA Counselors in Training (CIT) Camp is open to children ages 14–15. 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 YMCA Counselors in Training (CIT) Camp cost?
YMCA Counselors in Training (CIT) Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are YMCA Counselors in Training (CIT) Camp's hours?
YMCA Counselors in Training (CIT) Camp runs 8:00am-5:30pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs YMCA Counselors in Training (CIT) Camp?
YMCA Counselors in Training (CIT) Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does YMCA Counselors in Training (CIT) Camp provide lunch?
Yes — YMCA Counselors in Training (CIT) Camp 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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