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Teens are our future leaders! The Tampa Y summer camp offers several leadership-focused programs to pre-teens and teenagers. Leadership camps focus on personal growth, learning life skills, facing challenges.
Through engaging problem solving challenges, coaching, team work and fun camp activities, teen camps at the Y help build and support teens into well-rounded, caring individuals.
All Tampa Y teen leadership camps are run under the supervision of trained YMCA staff at American Camping Association accredited camps.
CIT CAMP (Counselors in Training)
(Four week program)
Under the guidance of dedicated Tampa Y leadership training staff, CIT campers will experience a range of scenarios that will prepare them to be senior campers with leadership responsibilities. This type of camp focuses on helping CIT campers create positive first impressions, cultivate friendships, learn customer service skills and how counselors assist campers. Two weeks will include classroom and practical lessons along with team building activities, similar to Tampa Y full time staff trainings. CIT campers will then work directly with a camp counselor for two weeks for hands-on learning. Successful participants in the CIT program are actively encouraged to apply for camp positions for the following summer. There will be opportunities for CIT campers to receive certifications.
CITs will spend part of their day enjoying a range of camp activities, and the other part learning about responsibility and professionalism, including assisting counselors with camper activities.
4 Week Session Cost
Member: $328
Non-Member: $408
Ages: 14 & 15
Locations
Camp Sierra | Camp Cristina
LIT CAMP (Leaders in Training)
(Two week program)
Join leadership training staff for leadership development with all the fun of camp! Campers will use activities including group discussion, team development, and practical exercises to explore and develop new skills. They will also complete tasks on problem-solving, communication, program planning and conflict resolution, all while enjoying the camper experience.
Key Development Areas:
- Leadership
- Project management and planning
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Self-confidence
2 Week Program Cost:
Members: $340
Non-Members: $439
Ages: 12 & 13
Locations:
North Brandon | Plant City | YMCA Camp Cristina | YMCA Camp Sierra
opportunity for motivated young adults to develop the necessary skills to be role models, while growing in soft skills that will equip them to be future leaders.
JUNIOR LIFEGUARD CAMP
(Four week program)
The aquatics leadership development program teaches campers the introductory skills needed in the aquatic environment, leadership skills and offers an opportunity to gain earn volunteer hours. At the end of the program, campers will have the opportunity to be certified in American Red Cross Basic Life Support CPR/AED, First Aid and Oxygen.
4 Week Program Cost:
Member: $328
Non-Member: $408
Ages: 14 & 15
Locations:
Camp Cristina | Campo | Camp Sierra | New Tampa | North Brandon | South Tampa
GYMNASTICS LEADERS IN TRAINING (LIT) PROGRAM
(Two week program)
Are you ready to become a camp leader? Join leadership training staff for leadership development with all the fun of gymnastics camp. This LIT program focuses on gymnastics training and coaching and through progressive lessons.
2 Week Program Cost:
Members: $331
Non-Members: $421
Ages: 12 & 13
Locations: North Brandon
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Camps are offered throughout 10 weeks of summer break, and differ by location.
CIT Camp
(Counselors in Training)
(Four week program)
Under the guidance of dedicated Tampa Y leadership training staff, CIT campers will experience a range of scenarios that will prepare them to be senior campers with leadership responsibilities. This type of camp focuses on helping CIT campers create positive first impressions, cultivate friendships, learn customer service skills and how counselors assist campers. Two weeks will include classroom and practical lessons along with team building activities, similar to Tampa Y full time staff trainings. CIT campers will then work directly with a camp counselor for two weeks for hands-on learning. Successful participants in the CIT program are actively encouraged to apply for camp positions for the following summer. There will be opportunities for CIT campers to receive certifications.
4 Week Session Cost
Member: $328
Non-Member: $408
Ages: 14 & 15
Locations
Camp Sierra (Bob Sierra Youth and Family Center, Carrollwood)
Camp Cristina (Riverview)
LIT Camp
Leaders in Training
(Two week program)
Join leadership training staff for leadership development with all the fun of camp! Campers will use activities including group discussion, team development, and practical exercises to explore and develop new skills. They will also complete tasks on problem-solving, communication, program planning and conflict resolution, all while enjoying the camper experience.
2 Week Program Cost
Members: $340
Non-Members: $439
Ages: 12 & 13
Locations
North Brandon
Plant City
YMCA Camp Cristina
YMCA Camp Sierra
Junior Lifeguard Camp
(Four week program)
The aquatics leadership development program teaches campers the introductory skills needed in the aquatic environment, leadership skills and offers an opportunity to gain earn volunteer hours. At the end of the program, campers will have the opportunity to be certified in American Red Cross Basic Life Support CPR/AED, First Aid and Oxygen.
4 Week Program Cost:
Member: $328
Non-Member: $408
Ages: 14 & 15
Locations:
Camp Cristina
Campo
Camp Sierra
New Tampa
North Brandon
South Tampa
GYMNASTICS LEADERS IN TRAINING (Two week program)
Are you ready to become a camp leader? Join leadership training staff for leadership development with all the fun of gymnastics camp. This LIT program focuses on gymnastics training and coaching and through progressive lessons.
2 Week Program Cost:
Members: $331
Non-Members: $421
Ages: 12 & 13
Locations
North Brandon