South Mountain YMCA

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Counselor in Training (CIT)

For teens entering 9th & 10th grades, our Counselor In Training (CIT) program is designed to develop tomorrow's leaders who are considering a career in Youth Development.  Teens who are involved in this program learn the skills necessary to become a counselor while working alongside our experienced staff.

CIT's are encouraged to attend all pre-camp staff trainings and are required to attend some pre-camp training events to learn Y policies and procedures. CIT's can choose to work with either the YKnots or SOMapY Camps, and follow the schedule and activities of the camp chosen. Please read over both of those camp descriptions and decide which camp your future CIT would work best with. Many of our current staff were once CIT's.

2013 Camp Dates: July 1st - August 30th Camp
Camp 2013 Fees: $500 each 3-week session. No single week registrations allowed.
Before and After Camp Care is NOT available.

Registrations should be turned in by May 1st in order for the teens to have the opportunity to attend Camp & Safety Training with the Camp Staff. No registrations will be accepted after June 24 because the Child Abuse Prevention Training is required and will not be available after June 24.

Parent Testimony

“My daughter loved the kids and they loved her!  The daily stories were fantastic.  Seeing her grow as a person was the best part of this experience for me.  Learning that she is able to work and be an effective communicator was the best part of her experience for me.  All of the smiles, hugs and kind words from the kids made the experience worth every minute for her!”