What ages does Spokane Valley CIT Program accept?

Spokane Valley CIT Program is open to children ages 13–16. 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 Spokane Valley CIT Program cost?

Spokane Valley CIT Program doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. $105 program fee upon acceptance. Includes training, t-shirt, and CPR/First Aid certification. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.

What are Spokane Valley CIT Program's hours?

Spokane Valley CIT Program runs Varies, as CITs shadow Summer Day Camp Counselors.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Spokane Valley CIT Program?

Spokane Valley CIT Program 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 Spokane Valley CIT Program provide lunch?

Spokane Valley CIT 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.

▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 13–16

Spokane Valley CIT Program

CenterPlace Regional Event Center

The Spokane Valley CIT Program offers a free, application-based Counselor-in-Training experience for teens aged 13-17, focusing on leadership development and...

▌ Editor's read The Spokane Valley CIT Program website loads successfully and details a free Counselor-in-Training program for teens aged 13-17, run by the City of Spokane Valley Parks & Recreation. The program is application-based, requiring an interview, and focuses on developing leadership skills, responsibility, and teamwork by assisting camp staff with younger campers. The website explicitly states that all staff and volunteers, including CITs, must pass a background check. The program is a day camp format, operating from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The City of Spokane Valley Parks & Recreation has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars from 105 reviews, though these reviews are for the department generally, not specifically the CIT program. No ACA accreditation was found, which is typical for municipal programs. Social media handles for the City of Spokane Valley are @spokanevalleywa on Instagram and SpokaneValleyWA on Facebook, where they promote various community programs.

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Who thrives here Ages 13–16

Spokane Valley CIT 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: Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Community/Rec Center
Ages: 13–16
Hours: Varies, as CITs shadow Summer Day Camp Counselors.
Address: CenterPlace Regional Event Center, 2426 N Discovery Pl, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Cost notes: USD. $105 program fee upon acceptance. Includes training, t-shirt, and CPR/First Aid certification.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Spokane Valley CIT Program

What ages does Spokane Valley CIT Program accept?: Spokane Valley CIT Program is open to children ages 13–16. 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 Spokane Valley CIT Program cost?: Spokane Valley CIT Program doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. $105 program fee upon acceptance. Includes training, t-shirt, and CPR/First Aid certification. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Spokane Valley CIT Program's hours?: Spokane Valley CIT Program runs Varies, as CITs shadow Summer Day Camp Counselors.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Spokane Valley CIT Program?: Spokane Valley CIT Program 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 Spokane Valley CIT Program provide lunch?: Spokane Valley CIT 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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