Future Counselor Training Program

Leaders-In-Training (Future Counselor I)

Grades: 9–12

Learn what it takes to be a great camp leader! During this hands-on week, you’ll discover how to lead games and activities, help younger campers, and grow your confidence. You’ll explore your own faith, practice leadership skills, and learn from experienced Ferncliff staff—all while having tons of classic camp fun with other high school campers!

Service Hours: Leaders-In-Training (Future Counselor I) participants earn 10 service hours .

Rates: $749 | $669 | $579

Counselor-in-Training (Future Counselor II)

Grades: 11–12

Ready to take the next step as a camp leader? During the day, you’ll work alongside a Day Camp counselor to help guide a group of younger campers. You’ll lead games, assist with songs and activities, and learn how to care for campers in meaningful ways. In the evenings, you’ll join in all the classic overnight camp fun!

Prerequisite: You must have completed Leaders-In-Training (Future Counselor I) or an equivalent training approved by Ferncliff staff. Service Hours: Counselor-in-Training (Future Counselor II) participants earn about 20 service hours .

Rates: $649 | $579 | $479

Why three prices?

Recognizing that families have different abilities to pay, Ferncliff has a voluntary fee program. You choose the price that is most suitable for your family. No matter what price you choose, the amenities, activities, and camp experience are the same. It’s a way to make camp more affordable for more families. Tier 1 represents the true cost of camp, Tier 2 is the partially subsidized cost, and Tier 3 is the subsidized cost of camp.