Camp · General/Leadership · Ages 13–16 · $450/week
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▌ General/Leadership · Ages 13–16

Camp Galileo CIT (Counselors in Training)

Los Angeles · $450/week

Galileo's Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program is for teens entering 8th-10th grade, offering leadership and camp...

▌ Editor's read The Galileo Camps website loads successfully and presents a professional image for a day camp program. The camp was founded by Glen Tripp and has been operating for 24 years, indicating a long-standing presence in the summer camp industry. While the specific CIT program wasn't individually rated, Galileo Camps generally holds a strong reputation, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews for their various locations, often highlighting engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. They offer day camp programs for grades K-10, with the CIT program specifically targeting older campers for leadership development. The website states that all staff undergo background checks. Social media handles for Instagram (@galileocamps) and Facebook (galileocamps) are prominently displayed on their site.
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Since 200224+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 13–16

Camp Galileo CIT (Counselors in Training) serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in general/leadership, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2002 (24 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: General/Leadership
  • Ages: 13–16
  • Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
  • Phone: (800) 854-3684
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Pricing varies by location.

↗ What parents like

  • Develops leadership skills
  • Hands-on experience

↘ Watch for

  • Unpaid volunteer position
  • Requires application

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Galileo CIT (Counselors in Training)

What ages does Camp Galileo CIT (Counselors in Training) accept?
Camp Galileo CIT (Counselors in Training) is open to children ages 13–16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Camp Galileo CIT (Counselors in Training) cost?
Camp Galileo CIT (Counselors in Training) publishes $450/week for the standard session. Pricing varies by location. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Galileo CIT (Counselors in Training)'s hours?
Camp Galileo CIT (Counselors in Training) runs 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Camp Galileo CIT (Counselors in Training)?
Camp Galileo CIT (Counselors in Training) is operated by a private business, with 24 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Galileo CIT (Counselors in Training) provide lunch?
Camp Galileo CIT (Counselors in Training) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Does Camp Galileo CIT (Counselors in Training) offer extended care?
Yes — Camp Galileo CIT (Counselors in Training) offers extended care (AM 8-9, PM 3-6). Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.

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