Dates & Pricing
Entering Grades 7+
The YMCA Junior Counselors Program runs annually June–August. Prospective participants must apply for the program. Once accepted, they will be able to register for the weeks they wish to participate during.
2026 Summer Camp Season The Junior Counselors Program is offered in week-long blocks throughout the summer. Junior Counselors are expected to participate Monday–Friday from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Dates: Dates TBD for the 2026 season Cost: $166/week (includes T-shirt, name tag, meals, and snacks) Apply to Become a Junior Counselor Register for Your Week-Long Blocks Daxko link needed |
Apply to Be a Junior Counselor
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What to Expect
Week-Long Blocks
The Junior Counselors program is offered in week-long blocks during summer months. Each block is offered Monday–Friday from 8:00–5:00 p.m.
Valuable Work Experience
Under the guidance of experienced counselors, junior counselors will gain hands-on, resume-building experience.
Meals & Snacks
As a junior counselor, you'll receive breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack every day of the program.
Junior Counselors FAQs
The application period opens annually in February.
Junior counselors will arrive at the YMCA at 8:00 a.m. where they will be greeted by the program's adult leader. A typical morning might include preparing camp lunches.
On Mondays, junior counselors will be assigned to a YMCA camp based on their interest and/or familiarity. Examples of YMCA camps they may be assigned to are: sports camp, adventure camp, or STEM camp.
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