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.

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YMCA Summer Camp Location

Purpose Church
920 N. 6th St. Wilmington, NC 28401
 

Ages

Teens 13-15 Years
 

2025 Weekly Themes

Week Theme
June 9 - 13 Spectacular Sports
June 16 - 20 Wet-n-Wild
June 23 - 27 Nature Quest
June 30 - July 3 Rockin' in the USA
July 7 - 11 Battle of the Decades
July 14 - 18 Y Games
July 21 - 25 Imagination Station
July 28 - August 1 Space Adventure
August 4 - 8 Water Palooza
August 11 - 15 Spirit Wars
August 18 - 22 The Y’s Got Talent

 

Days & Times

Monday-Friday from 9:00am-4:00pm
Drop Off: 7:00am-9:00am 
Pick Up: 4:00pm-6:00pm
 

Camp 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

Y Members: $103 / Week
Non-Members: $115 / Week
 

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, scholarships are available at our Membership Desk at the Nir Family YMCA and Midtown YMCA 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.

Contact

Susanna Kosik, Youth Services District Director
(910) 726-9847 x257
[email protected]