Leaders In Training Camp at Hampstead United Methodist Church
The camp environment provides a unique opportunity for teens to build leadership skills, particularly in assisting counselors with younger campers.
The Y’s LIT program operates hand-in-hand with our Youth Day Camps providing young leaders the opportunity to mentor younger kids, participate in daily activities, and help counselors execute programming.
Leaders in Training Day Camp goals are to teach general leadership skills that can be used at school, home and within the community- not just at camp! The LITs will always have an adult counselor with them and this Y camp program gives teens the opportunity to build their skills, confidence and capacity for working with people of all ages.
Registration in this program is on an application basis only and spots are limited.
YMCA Summer Camp Location
Hampstead United Methodist Church15395 US-17, Hampstead, NC 28443Ages
Teens 13-15 Years*Application Basis Only2026 Weekly Themes
| Week | Theme |
| May 26 - 29 | Sports Galore |
| June 1 - 5 | Wet-n-Wild |
| June 8 - 12 | Animal Kingdom |
| June 15 - 19 | Spirit Week |
| June 22 - 26 | Around the World |
| June 29 - July 3 | Holiday Hoopla |
| July 6 - 10 | Nature Quest |
| July 13 - 17 | Y Games |
| July 20 - 24 | Water Palooza |
| July 27 - 31 | Space Adventure |
| August 3 - 7 | The Y's Got Talent |
Days & Times
Monday-Friday from 9:00am-4:00pmDrop Off: 7:00am-9:00am Pick Up: 4:00pm-6:00pmCamp Meals
Full-day campers are provided with a free snack. Campers need to eat breakfast prior to arrival and need to pack their own lunch each day.
Weekly Fees
Registration
Registration opens to the community on January 1st, but is on an application basis only! Please complete the LIT Application and follow the instructions within the application. Staff will be in contact within two weeks of submission of the application.
One-Time Registration Fee
Most camps require a one-time $35 registration fee due at the time of registration.Financial Assistance
At the Y, we think summer fun, new friends and positive role models should be available to every child. That's why we provide scholarships to families who need help making camp a reality. If your family needs a little help, scholarship applications are available online and are kept completely confidential. Funds are made possible because of the generous donations made through our Annual Giving Campaign. You can send a child to camp by making a tax-deductible gift online to the Y's Annual Giving Campaign.
