
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.





Biblical Leadership Camp
The Wilds Camper-In-Training (CIT) program is a two-week program for rising high school juniors and seniors 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.
CIT Schedule
Application deadline: January 31
June 21–July 3
2027
2-week camp
- Speakers: Jon Daulton, Brandon Hamilton, Willie Partin
- Starting at $770
July 5–17
2027
2-week camp
- Speakers: Jim Newcomer, Willie Partin, Zach Sparkman
- Starting at $770
July 19–31
2027
2-week camp
- Speakers: Shawn Alexander, Andy Gleiser, Willie Partin
- Starting at $770
Application steps
Application deadline: January 31
Camper eligibility: Interested campers must be at least 16 years of age and be entering Grades 11 or 12 in the fall of 2027 or be a 2027 high school graduate.
Application Process
This online application will take time and should be filled out thoughtfully. It is critical that you personally answer all the questions thoroughly and honestly. Please understand that we do not expect perfection in your answers. You will have the opportunity to save your progress and return to complete if needed.
At the end of the application, you will be prompted to provide contact information for three trusted individuals (a pastor, a friend, and a parent/legal guardian) who would be willing to provide personal recommendations for you. We will send them a form to complete. We must receive all three references back in order for your application to be considered complete and eligible for consideration.
The application, including all three recommendation references, must be submitted by January 31 in order to be considered for the program.
CIT camper pricing
| Per camper | $770 |
Applicants will be notified of acceptance by early March. Information of next steps for registration will be given at that time. A nonrefundable $75 registration fee must accompany each registration. Balance is due upon arrival at camp.
Arrival & departure
- Check-in: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Monday
- Departure: 9 a.m. after breakfast of the second Saturday
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.






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.
