Counselor in Training
The Newport YMCA offers a Counselor in Training program for teens aged 13-15, focusing on leadership development and practical experience in a day camp setting.
▌ Editor's read The Newport YMCA's camp website loads successfully, detailing various day camp programs including a Counselor in Training (CIT) program for 13-15 year olds. The CIT program focuses on leadership skills, teamwork, and practical experience working with campers. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, and the YMCA is a non-profit organization. While the specific camp is not listed on the ACA directory, the Newport YMCA itself has a Google rating of 4.5 stars from 144 reviews, with many positive comments about its community involvement and programs. The camp offers a variety of activities including swimming, sports, arts & crafts, and field trips. Social media handles for Instagram (@newportymca) and Facebook (newportymca) are present on the site.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 14–15
Counselor in Training 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: 14–15
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Address: 792 Valley Rd, Middletown, RI 02842
- Cost notes: USD. $140/week for members, $165/week for non-members.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Counselor in Training
- What ages does Counselor in Training accept?
- Counselor in Training 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 Counselor in Training cost?
- Counselor in Training publishes $140/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Counselor in Training's hours?
- Counselor in Training runs 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Counselor in Training?
- Counselor in Training 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 provide lunch?
- Counselor in Training 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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