The Wilds of North Carolina

The Wilds Youth Camps

CIT
(Camper-In-Training)

A two-week camp for older teens, The Wilds Camper-In-Training program challenges and equips participants to understand and live out their faith. Through sessions packed with valuable lessons, one-on-one discipleship, opportunities for practical application, and recreational fellowship, campers are encouraged to develop Christlike character and servant leadership.

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Biblical Leadership Camp

The Wilds Camper-In-Training (CIT) program is a two-week program for rising junior and senior high school students that is designed to develop biblical leaders by fostering whole-hearted, Christ-pleasing attitudes that lead to servant-minded, Christ-honoring leadership.

The first week is designed to explore the inner qualities of a believer’s growth in a whole-hearted love for God. For the second week, participants are placed in a cabin with peers and taught to apply the principles of servant-leadership they began developing in week one.

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Camp Details

2026 Dates & Pricing

Application Deadline: January 31
2026 Cost: $750

Session 1: June 15-27

Jon Daulton

Brandon Hamilton

Willie Partin

Session 2: June 29 – July 11

Jim Newcomer

Willie Partin

Zach Sparkman

Session 3: July 13-25

Shawn Alexander

Andy Gleiser

Willie Partin

Activities

Have a blast

In addition to participating in much of the regular Teen Camp activities, CIT campers will experience their own anomalous activities, including a legendary hike to Lake Jocassee, weekend camaraderie, picnics, and testimony times.

Hike
Hike
Hike
Hike
Fellowship
Fellowship
Smores
S’mores
Game
Games
Testimonies
Testimonies
APplication

Request your invite

 Participation in the CIT program is for a select number of senior high teens each year and is by invitation only. To request an invitation, teens must complete the online CIT application and provide three separate personal recommendations. Recommendation forms and instructions will be provided once the first page of the application is completed.

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Testimonials

What parents, campers, & pastors are saying

How can two short weeks be so impactful? Hear directly from former CIT campers how the truths and tools from CIT have ignited their faith, deepened their understanding of God, and practically permeated their everyday lives.

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ParentsCampersPastors

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Because of the impact this program had on my life nearly 40 years ago, I viewed it as non negotiable for our children to attend. They returned home from camp more passionate about following Jesus and eager to make a difference by leading through serving where God planted them—in their home, youth group, and school. Although this program comes with a cost, we’ll never regret making the choice to send them

Edd

Parent, Davison, MI

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Raising godly children in a world that often opposes biblical values is challenging, even under the best circumstances. We appreciate how the CIT program reinforced the principles we’ve tried to instill in our children. Through the guidance of caring counselors our children were further equipped to stand firm in their beliefs. They grew in their faith and character, and the impact of CIT has been immeasurable.

Dynell

Parent, Greenville, SC

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God used the program to reveal things in my life that were lacking, specifically virtue. I lacked purpose in my heart to do right, even though my parents laid a biblical foundation to follow, and I knew what to do and say. I had to make the choice for myself. Would I to do right because of my family or because I believed? CIT helped me understand that I had to take my faith as my own, search the Bible on my own, and purpose to do right.

Bethany

CIT Camper

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The reason CIT is so effective is because it combines hands-on leadership, potent training, and most importantly, a saturation of Scripture, all with a refreshing emphasis on humility and servanthood. In short, it’s because God is involved and honored every step of the way. It changed my life, and I will relentlessly advocate for any teen to experience these two weeks of memories, adrenaline, friendship, and spiritual growth!

Gabe

CIT Camper

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The CIT program has made a profound impact on the spiritual growth of our youth group. After spending two weeks in the program, our high school students return with a renewed sense of purpose and maturity that trickles down to the rest of our group. The program’s focus on servant leadership, intentional discipleship, and personal discipline has significantly shaped the faith and character of our teens.

Eric

Youth Pastor, Davison, MI

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CIT has been a transforming experience for our teens. It has been a joy to see teens, who already have a heart for God, go off to CIT and come back better equipped and enthusiastic to serve! CIT is an incredibly positive spiritual experience.

Caleb

Youth Pastor, Indianapolis, IN

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