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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 13–15

Counselors-in-Training (CIT) Camp

Greer Elementary School, Brooks Family YMCA

A leadership program for teens to develop skills in working with children and assist camp staff at the Piedmont YMCA.

▌ Editor's read The Piedmont YMCA's Counselors-in-Training (CIT) Camp is a day program for teens aged 13-16, designed to develop leadership skills and provide hands-on experience working with younger campers. The program is offered at both Greer Elementary School and the Brooks Family YMCA locations. The website states that all YMCA staff undergo background checks, drug screenings, and extensive training. While specific Google reviews for the CIT program itself are not readily available, the Piedmont YMCA generally holds a strong reputation, with the Brooks Family YMCA location having a 4.6-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews. The program emphasizes responsibility, teamwork, and communication, preparing participants for future roles as camp counselors. The Piedmont YMCA is a non-profit organization.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–15

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 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: 9am-4:30pm (training week)
  • Address: 1000 Park St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
  • Phone: (434) 973-4361
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: CAD. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-17

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Counselors-in-Training (CIT) Camp

What ages does Counselors-in-Training (CIT) Camp accept?
Counselors-in-Training (CIT) Camp 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 Counselors-in-Training (CIT) Camp cost?
Counselors-in-Training (CIT) Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. CAD. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-17 Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Counselors-in-Training (CIT) Camp's hours?
Counselors-in-Training (CIT) Camp runs 9am-4:30pm (training week). If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Counselors-in-Training (CIT) Camp?
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 Counselors-in-Training (CIT) Camp provide lunch?
Counselors-in-Training (CIT) Camp 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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