Counselors
in Training

Counselors in Training (CIT) is a teen leadership development program at YMCA Camp Cha-La-Kee

About Counselors in Training

Ages 15 to 16 years old

The Counselors in Training (CIT) program is where teens learn what it takes to be a counselor. This two-week session focuses on leadership development, communication skills, team-building, goal-setting and having fun. These hands-on experiences are designed to teach teens the skills, attributes and strategies that are important traits of exemplary leaders and camp counselors. Leadership skills learned at the Y can carry over to school, homes and communities.

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Kids participate in activities at Camp Chalakee Thursday, June 12, 2018 in Huntsville, Ala. (Eric Schultz / Rocket City Photo)

CIT Days

The Camp Cha-La-Kee experience for CIT campers

The CIT program will teach teens how to work with kids and co-workers, and gain experience planning and leading activities. Prepare for a future as a camp counselor and develop your leadership potential as you work closely with Y counselors to help deliver programming to younger campers. The CIT program is for teens ages 15-16. The Counselors in Training session is June 18-30, 2023. Stayover between weeks is available.

Dates and Rates

Counselors in Training 2023

CIT CAMP DATES
Sessions: June 18-30, 2023

CIT CAMP RATES
$950 Y Members
$1,150 Community

Camp Chalakee on Tuesday, July 24, 2019 in Guntersville, Ala. (Eric Schultz / Rocket City Photo)

See What a Cha-La-Kee Parent Has to Say:

I cannot tell you how much Cha-La-Kee has helped with my children's sense of purpose and encouragement of their abilities. This experience has truly given them a wonderful responsibility and resiliency to rise to the challenge.

Make Your Child's Summer the Best One Yet!

It’s never too early to plan for your child’s upcoming summer break. YMCA Camp Cha-La-Kee will give your child fond memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.

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