Top Counsellor in training and leadership in training camps for 2026/2027

Leaders in training camps near you

Camps across Canada teach kids and teens leadership skills, including effective communication, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence, through both the camp curriculum and responsibility for others. Find your city in the list below and find counsellor-in-training camps near you.

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Overnight camps are an ideal introduction to leadership growth. They give kids and teens the opportunity to experience personal achievements and freedom away from parents and familiar surroundings. Kids at overnight camp grow in key character traits like independence, responsibility, generosity, and more. Find out how overnight camp helps kids mature faster. 

First aid camps and bronze cross courses offer kids and teens key training in this responsibility. They learn to save lives, what to do in emergencies, helping them develop a unique sense of responsibility. 

Acting camps get kids to open up, express themselves, and “step out” in a completely unique way. Not every acting camp grad goes on to become a big star (although some do) but it’s a great way to develop public performance skills and overcome any shyness.

Public speaking classes for kids and teens give them the tools they need to be more confident and to speak both clearly and authoritatively. These are also a great tool in the arsenal young leaders might want. 

Further benefits of a counsellor-in-training summer camp 

While the emphasis of counsellor training  programs is preparation for summer camp leadership, there are many further benefits of these camps. Counsellors-in training are generally aged 14 to 18, although each program varies in the ages targeted.

Adventure. Programs often run for several weeks, conducted in the remote summer camps themselves. Most often, CIT camps are attended by teens who’ve already benefited from overnight camp, but the average length of time of a CIT-LIT camp lasts several weeks, adding a whole new layer of adventure and fun to the camp experience. Many camps include wilderness tripping or multi-day canoe trips into the wild. 

Certification for other summer jobs. Camps often include Bronze Cross or other First Aid training, opening up opportunities for jobs such as lifeguarding. It’s an ideal beginning for kids and teens intent on careers like Emergency medical technician (EMT), paramedic, doctors, police officers, etc. 

Well-rounded character development. All camps encourage kids to grow and mature, but few do so as well as CIT-LIT camps. Teens learn a lot about themselves and learn how to be assertive, how to handle challenging emotions, teambuilding, handling stress, etc. The curriculum of the camp touches on this while the camp activities drive these things home. Learn more about how camps develop leadership skills like resilience, courage, and independence. 

Choose a good CIT camp for your needs

Many of the top camps in Canada present at the annual summer camp expo in Toronto every February. There, you can meet camps face-to-face. You can also use forms on our site, from the links above, that will allow you to ask questions of camps. You want to ask the right question, in order to get into the camp that will really propel your leadership development forward. Here’s a starter list: 

• How many alumni or parents attest to the value gained from the camp, either in reviews or testimonials? 
• What safety features are in place, or what is their safety record? 
• How much “textbook” instruction is there vs. practical?
• Does the instructor provide a report card at the end of the program? Or is feedback discussed with the teen or parent daily or constantly? 
• What is the age range of teens in this program? 
• How are players and students grouped? 
• What is the ratio of instructors to campers?

There are more questions to ask any camp, of course.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Counsellor in training and leadership in training camps are there?
There is 1 program specializing in CIT/LIT ProgramIn addition, there is 6 program offering cit/lit program as an activity. Use the filters to narrow by age and program type, then click on matched programs to see daily activities, dates, rates and registration information.

What are the fees to attend Counsellor in training and leadership in training camps?
Fees for Counsellor in training and leadership in training camps range from $235 to $295 per program (program types and lengths vary). Use the filters here to narrow programs by age and type.

What age do Counsellor in training and leadership in training camps start at?
There are programs available for children aged 13 through 14.

Where can parents meet with Counsellor in training and leadership in training camps?
Meet with program directors and staff at the Our Kids Camp & Program Expo. The Expo is held annually in February, and is a fun and informative day for parents, kids, and teens. Find event details and free tickets here.