Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 13–15 · $175/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 13–15

YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County Counselor in Training Program

YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County · $175/week

A leadership development program for teens to gain experience working with children in a camp setting.

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County offers a Counselor in Training (CIT) program for teens aged 14-16, designed to develop leadership skills and provide practical experience working with children. The program runs for 8 weeks, with participants choosing a minimum of 4 weeks, and costs $175 per week. Participants assist camp counselors with daily activities, learn about child development, and gain valuable job skills. The YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County has a Google review rating of 4.4 stars based on 133 reviews, with many reviewers praising the facility and programs. The website does not explicitly mention ACA accreditation for this specific program, nor does it detail staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for CITs. Social media handles found on the main YMCA website include @ithacaymca for Instagram and IthacaYMCA for Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–15

YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County 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
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 13–15
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 50 Graham Rd W, Ithaca, NY 14850
  • Phone: (607) 257-0101
  • Cost notes: USD. $85/week for family members, $105/week for individual members.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County Counselor in Training Program

What ages does YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County Counselor in Training Program accept?
YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County Counselor in Training Program is open to children ages 13–15. 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 of Ithaca and Tompkins County Counselor in Training Program cost?
YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County Counselor in Training Program publishes $175/week for the standard session. USD. $85/week for family members, $105/week for individual members. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County Counselor in Training Program's hours?
YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County Counselor in Training Program runs 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County Counselor in Training Program?
YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County Counselor in Training Program 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 of Ithaca and Tompkins County Counselor in Training Program provide lunch?
YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County Counselor in Training 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.

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