YMCA Camp Copneconic strives to build our future leaders. We offer two week programs to give teens a chance to learn more about what it means to be a counselor at camp. Week one starts off with a two day camping trip that emphasizes leadership development and team building. Upon returning to camp, CITs and WITs will learn about working with campers, behavior management, camp traditions, and more! Saturday provides a day of fun and relaxation.

YMCA Camp Copneconic strives to build our future leaders. We offer two programs for campers entering grades 10 – 12. The Leaders In Training program is a one week program for campers entering grades 10-11. This program offers the perfect balance between traditional resident camp experiences and leadership training. The Counselor In Training (C.I.T.) program is a two week program for campers who hope to one day become counselors. The C.I.T. program is by acceptance only.

Counselor in Training: Entering Grades 10-12 (By Acceptance Only)

CITs learn what it means to be a counselor. Week one kicks off with a two-day camping trip emphasizing leadership and team building. CITs spend time at camp learning about working with campers, camp traditions, and more! Saturday provides a day of fun and relaxation.  Week two, CITs assist seasoned counselors to create meaningful and memorable experiences for younger campers.

CITs are asked to apply and complete an interview with camp staff before registering. Apply online – once application is received, details of the interview process will be sent to you.

2012 Dates: July 15th -July 27th
Cost: $625

Download the Application (check back March 1, 2012)

Click here to download the CIT Packet for program information, policies and the application.

L.I.T. (Leaders In Training) : Entering Grades 10-11

L.I.T. offers older campers a perfect balance between traditional resident camp experiences and leadership training. Teens spend time together challenging themselves through powerful leader-based initiatives as well as time-honored camp activities.  L.I.T.s strengthen friendships, life skills and enjoy leading and building camp traditions.

Dates: July 1st- July 6th; July 8th- July 13th;July 29st- August 3th; August 5th- August 10th
Cost: $490