Find Your Inner Leader
At Hopkinton Summer Day Camp, we offer youth leadership programs designed to empower young individuals to discover their potential, develop valuable skills, and become confident leaders in their communities. Through hands-on activities, collaborative projects, and guided mentorship, participants are encouraged to take initiative, communicate effectively, and work as a team.
At camp, we provide a supportive environment where youth can challenge themselves, step into leadership roles, and learn through experience. Every aspect of the program fosters growth in problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution. Participants will leave the program with a stronger sense of self, enhanced leadership abilities, and the tools to inspire and motivate others.
Join us this summer to be part of a transformative experience that will shape the leaders of tomorrow!
"The CIT program showed me patience, gratitude, and maturity. My supervisor helped me learn how to work through any challenges I encountered."
— Megan, Counselor-in-Training
Leaders-in-Training (LIT)
Entering grades 7 & 8
Hopkinton Summer Day Camp
The Leaders-in-Training (LIT) program focuses on leadership development, volunteerism, and service learning. LITs build their leadership skills, contributing to the camp community, and working with peers and younger children. LITs are campers and they will also spend a portion of their day engaged in camp activities like swimming, sports, art, and adventure. The LIT program is an excellent precursor for the CIT program.
LITs must choose at least one two-week session.
LIT Experience Highlights
Being a leader at camp
Volunteering and service learning
Social-emotional learning, including skill development in decision-making, problem-solving, creating friendships, and team building
Focus on cultural awareness, diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice
Walk away with a strong work ethic that can apply to any leadership experience
Counselors-in-Training (CIT)
Entering grades 9 & 10
Hopkinton Summer Day Camp
Mandatory training week 1 or 2
Commit to four additional weeks
Counselors-in-Training (CITs) is for teens who want to join a working team and leadership community. CITs receive mandatory training and assist counselors with camp groups and activities while focusing on workplace readiness, youth engagement, and community leadership. They learn Y policies and are considered for employment at 16 if they excel. CITs shadow leadership roles and attend regular meetings for guidance, ending their summer with a celebratory field trip.
CITs must train weeks 1 and 2. Then, choose three additional weeks.
CIT Experience Highlights
Attend a required one-week training to prepare for a successful summer
Engage as a team member helping out at Family Fun Nights and camp-wide activities
Assist counselors in camper groups, running activities, and leading games
Shadow leadership roles in different departments to learn the ins and outs of camp
Develop strong, meaningful relationships with adult counselors, peers, and campers
Regular meetings with their CIT Director to receive guidance, support, and feedback through a formal coaching card
End-of-Summer field trip to celebrate their hard work
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