Teen Leadership Programs & Adventure Camps

Summer camp season begins on June 25 and runs through August 24. The Y offers Leadership Programs and Adventure Camps for teens in grades 6-10.

Learn more below.

CIT & LIT TRAINING PROGRAMS
The Leader in Training and Counselor in Training program goals are for teens to develop leadership skills and work with younger campers while experiencing what it is like to work in the summer day camp environment. The camp programs focus on developing strong leaders through training, discussion, observation, practice and mentoring.

Training Program Benefits:
• Have fun serving as role models by making an impact in the lives of our campers.
• Create friendships that last a lifetime while you are mentored by professional YMCA role models.
• Develop skills in communication, conflict resolution, problem solving, child development, behavior management, planning, preparing, and leading activities with children of all ages.
• Walk away with a strong work ethic that can apply to any leadership experience.
• Earn community service hours that fulfill graduation requirements, help with college applications, scholarships and more.
• Become CPR and First Aid Certified.

Apply online for our Teen Leadership Programs:

• Leaders in Training at Camp OCP, Framingham, grades 6-8
• Leaders in Training, Hopkinton, grades 7-8
• Counselor in Training at Camp OCP , grades 9-10
• Gymnastics Camp Counselor in Training grades 9 & 10
• Counselors in Training, Hopkinton , grades 9 & 10

Adventure Camps for Teens

• Adventure Camp, grades 6 & 7
• Adventure Plus, grades 8 & 9
• On the Road, grades 8 & 9

Transportation for camps based in Hopkinton is available.
Financial Assistance is available for all camps and summer programs.

MetroWest YMCA is non-profit organization. Learn more at www.metrowestymca.org