Entering grades 11-12 in the fall of 2025.
Participants focus on team building, leadership skills, and counseling techniques while spending four weeks at camp. This four-week program includes a week of training and team building, a week ‘in unit’ working directly with a traditional or specialty cabin group, a week focused on service both at camp and in the greater Orcas Island community, and a final week to celebrate and reflect. After completing the CIT program, teens will have accumulated at least 100 hours of community service in recognition of their time working with youth and volunteering in the Orcas Island community. Campers are able to self-select into single or all-gender cabins in our CIT Village with participants within the same program.
*Application and interview required.Accepted applicants will receive registration instructions.
APPLY HERE FOR THE CIT PROGRAM: https://www.seattleymca.org/orkila/teen-leadership/programs-application-webform
Priority deadline for applications is December 15th. For applications submitted after December 15, decision letters will be sent out on a rolling basis until programs fill.
We are committed to making YMCA Camping and Outdoor Leadership programs more accessible for everyone. We have created our pricing options and developed a voluntary sliding fee schedule. Simply select the price most appropriate for your family. Your selections are completely confidential and do not impact the quality of your participant’s experience.
$150 non-refundable deposit is required for all registrations and is applied to the total amount due.
Price A reflects the full price of sending a participant to the program selected. This level represents the full price of camp operations, including industry leading training and staffing, support for long-term maintenance, repairs, and facility enhancements.
Price B is partially sponsored by funds generously contributed by our supporters to help families unable to afford the full price of the program.
Price C is our most accessible rate, supported by generous contributions from our donors to ensure a positive camp experience for as many participants as possible.
Our goal is to remove barriers that prevent anyone from participating in our programs, including financial barriers. If our lowest price still creates a financial barrier that prevents you from participating in our programs, we invite you to fill out a Financial Assistance Application. Once we have reviewed and approved your application, you will receive an email confirming the percentage you have been awarded.* A $50 deposit is still required to confirm your reservation.
*We are only able to offer financial assistance for one registration per participant each summer.