Counsellor in Training | #79238
as at 31 Dec 2025
Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
Day Camp
Description
Counsellor in Training is a 3 week youth leadership program that focuses on developing the skills required to become a day camp Counsellor. Youth complete the High Five Healthy Child Development and Standard First Aid & CPR C certifications, as well as learn the skill of resume writing and interview techniques in our employment readiness workshop by the end of the program. During the first week, youth will spend time enjoying camp activities, getting to know their group members, their trainer and learning about the expectations of the program. Week 2 includes a week long overnight at YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre, where participants will have the opportunity to try rock climbing, high rope and low rope courses as well as swim in Cedar Glen’s outdoor pool. Youth will spend this week focusing on how to deliver programs to camp age groups as well as how to create a program plan. Grove Cabin accommodations sleep 8. All meals are provided in the Cedar Glen dining hall. Week 3, youth will be paired with a day camp counsellor to demonstrate what they have learned and assist with delivering camp programs to younger campers. At the end of this week, youth will be given a performance appraisal by their trainer and receive 25 volunteer hours. Please note bussing is available from bus stops throughout the city for $100 round trip per week upon request.
Location
Situated on 263 acres of the Oak Ridges Moraine, YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre is the perfect place for children, youth and adults to grow in confidence and learn new skills. Cedar Glen welcomes outdoor education, retreat and conference groups, offering meals in our dining hall, overnight accommodations, meeting facilities and outdoor experiential education programs. Day camp runs during summer and school breaks, and a modern child care centre provides licensed care in the natural setting.
YMCA Financial Assistance
Accessibility and Inclusion Program; 1:1 Support
More Information
Notes
Book Extended Hours
Y Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre - $50
Book Bus Service
From Bernard P.S Bus Stop - $100
From Hartman P.S Bus Stop - $100
From Alexander Muir P.S Bus Stop - $100
From Holy Family E.S Bus Stop - $100
From Kettle Lakes P.S Bus Stop - $100
From Dr. Roberta Bondar P.S Bus Stop - $100
From Yorkhill E.S Bus Stop - $100
From St. John the Baptist E.S Bus Stop - $100
From J.L.R Bell P.S Bus Stop - $100
From Palgrave P.S Bus Stop - $100
From Silver Pines P.S Bus Stop - $100
From Walter Scott P.S Bus Stop - $100
From Mazo de la Roche P.S Bus Stop - $100
From Lorna Jackson P.S Bus Stop - $100
* Applicable discounts will be applied at checkout.
** The spot is not reserved until checkout is complete.