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▌ Specialty · Ages 13–15

Counselor in Training - Bear Branch Park

The Recreation Center at Bear Branch Park · $175/week

The Counselor in Training program at Bear Branch Park offers leadership development and practical experience for teens interested in working with children in...

▌ Editor's read The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation offers a Counselor in Training (CIT) program at Bear Branch Park, designed for teens aged 13-15. This day camp program focuses on leadership development, teamwork, and practical experience working with children. The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation has a Google review rating of 4.6 stars based on 1,000+ reviews, with general positive comments about park facilities and programs, though specific reviews for the CIT program are not available. The website does not mention ACA accreditation, nor does it provide details on staff background checks or specific staff-to-camper ratios. The program is run by a municipal parks department, indicating a non-profit, community-focused ownership structure. Social media handles for The Woodlands Township are @thewoodlandstownship on Instagram and 'thewoodlandstownship' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–15

Counselor in Training - Bear Branch Park 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
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 13–15
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 5310 Research Forest Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77381
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Counselor in Training - Bear Branch Park

What ages does Counselor in Training - Bear Branch Park accept?
Counselor in Training - Bear Branch Park 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 - Bear Branch Park cost?
Counselor in Training - Bear Branch Park publishes $175/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Counselor in Training - Bear Branch Park's hours?
Counselor in Training - Bear Branch Park runs 7:30 AM - 6:00 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 - Bear Branch Park?
Counselor in Training - Bear Branch Park is operated by the local parks department. 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 - Bear Branch Park provide lunch?
Counselor in Training - Bear Branch Park 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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