YMCA Leaders In Training Camp at Purpose 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.
YMCA Summer Camp Location
Purpose Church920 N. 6th St. Wilmington, NC 28401Ages
Teens 13-15 Years2026 Weekly Themes
| Week | Theme |
| June 8 - 12 | Sports Galore |
| June 15 - 19 | Wet-n-Wild |
| June 22 - 26 | Animal Kingdom |
| June 29 - July 3 | Holiday Hoopla |
| July 6 - 10 | Spirit Wars |
| July 13 - 17 | Space Adventure |
| July 20 - 24 | Nature Quest |
| July 27 - 31 | Y Games |
| August 3 - 7 | Water Palooza |
| August 10 - 14 | Around the World |
| August 17 - 21 | 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 free breakfast and a free 5 component super snack in the afternoon. Campers need to pack their own lunch each day.
Weekly Fees
Registration
Registration opens to the community 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.
