Our camp groups are divided by grade, based on the grade your child will be entering in Fall 2026. Coastal Camp staff will determine the activities for the week based on their passions and areas of study, as well as the interests & abilities of the campers in their group. No two days are ever exactly the same at Coastal Camp! We strive to inspire a love of nature and teach young people how to be environmental stewards in their own lives.
GRADES 10 - 12
Counselor-in-Training
TWO WEEK LONG SESSION: July 13 - 17 & July 20 - 24
$675
All CITs will complete First Aid/CPR training and earn their 2-year certification!
Hone leadership skills and set up for future success with our Counselor-in-Training program at Coastal Camp! The CIT program is designed to encourage and guide high school students towards being effective leaders in their communities. We provide CITs with the tools they’ll need to lead in actionable, concrete ways, and empower them to be the next generation of environmental stewards, educators, and activists.
CITs will enjoy all of the fun of the summer camps they remember from younger days, including making new friends, playing games and hiking the Headlands, with the added experience of leading our elementary-aged campers. They will practice building a structured plan for a day of camp, learn strategies for debriefing activities, and get hands-on practice working with younger participants.
CITs will earn their CPR, First Aid, and Epinephrine administration certification from ReadySF! Being a CIT is a great way to learn marketable skills that can be added to resumes or college applications in the future. CITs are encouraged to apply to work at Coastal Camp in future summers!
WEEK ONE: Playing, exploring, and learning with Coastal Camp staff!
WEEK TWO: CITs will join a group of younger campers where they will help lead activities and hikes!
NOTE: This is a two week program! If you need the bus, make sure to select both weeks in the session options.
Full & partial scholarships available! Special priority will be given to CITs who apply for scholarships. Applications are now open!
Explore
Hike through the stunning national park in your backyard
Learn about our local coastal ecosystem and environmental stewardship
Explore hidden ecosystem and secret spots in the Headlands through the lens of a science educator
Experience
Earn CPR/First Aid certification
Learn the basics of being a camp counselor, including leadership and teaching methods
Practice teaching and mentoring younger campers
Apply your experience to high school capstone projects, college applications and job resumes
Empower
Have fun and create long-lasting friendships
Grow in self-confidence and find voice as leaders
Develop skills to positively impact the local community