Counselor In Training (CIT)
The YMCA of Greater Tulsa offers a variety of day camps, including a Counselor in Training (CIT) program, focusing on character development and engaging acti...
▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Greater Tulsa's summer camp website loads successfully, detailing various day camp options, including a Counselor in Training (CIT) program for ages 13-15. The camp is run by the YMCA, a known nonprofit organization. While not explicitly listed on the camp page, the YMCA generally emphasizes staff training and safety; the website states that all staff undergo background checks and are CPR/First Aid certified. The camp offers a range of activities from swimming and sports to arts and crafts, with a focus on character development. Google reviews for 'YMCA of Greater Tulsa' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 1,000+ reviews, indicating a generally positive community perception. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles found are @ymcatulsa on Instagram and ymcatulsa on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 13–15
Counselor In Training (CIT) 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 traditional day camp, 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
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 13–15
- Hours: Not specified, but camp drop-off can be as early as 7am and pick-up as late as 6pm.
- Address: Herman & Kate Kaiser YMCA, 5400 S. Union Ave., Tulsa, OK 74107, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Includes a $15 non-refundable activity fee per week. Fees are due upon registration.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Counselor In Training (CIT)
- What ages does Counselor In Training (CIT) accept?
- Counselor In Training (CIT) 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 Counselor In Training (CIT) cost?
- Counselor In Training (CIT) publishes $260/week for the standard session. USD. Includes a $15 non-refundable activity fee per week. Fees are due upon registration. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Counselor In Training (CIT)'s hours?
- Counselor In Training (CIT) runs Not specified, but camp drop-off can be as early as 7am and pick-up as late as 6pm.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Counselor In Training (CIT)?
- Counselor In Training (CIT) 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 Counselor In Training (CIT) provide lunch?
- Counselor In Training (CIT) 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.
- How does Counselor In Training (CIT) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Tulsa?
- Counselor In Training (CIT) is one of 13 traditional day camp camps in Tulsa 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
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- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Counselor In Training (CIT).
- Bliss ICT Summer Camp · Bliss Climbing and Fitness · Ages 8–14 · $300/week
- YMCA of Greater Tulsa - Challengers at Tandy Family YMCA · Tandy Family YMCA · Ages 11–13
- YMCA of Greater Tulsa - Counselors In Training (CIT) at Herman & Kate Kaiser YMCA · Herman & Kate Kaiser YMCA · Ages 14–15
- Bliss Minis Summer Camp · Bliss Climbing and Fitness · Ages 5–7 · $200/week
- Bright Horizons at Tulsa · Ages 3–5
- Find Preschools in Tulsa, OK · Ages 3–5
- Hicks Park Summer Camp · Ages 5–12 · $100/week
- Jenks Northwest Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark · Jenks Northwest Elementary · Ages 5–12