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YMCA Camp Hanes - Campers in Leadership Training (CILT)

King, NC

YMCA Camp Hanes offers a variety of day and overnight camp programs for youth of all ages, focusing on outdoor...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL for YMCA Camp Hanes loads successfully, detailing various programs including the Campers in Leadership Training (CILT) program. This camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with its accreditation expiring in 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards for safety and program quality. The camp is operated by the YMCA, a well-known nonprofit organization. While the specific CILT program is a day camp, the overall Camp Hanes offers both day and overnight options. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a level of safety for participants. Google reviews for YMCA Camp Hanes are generally positive, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 200 reviews, often praising the staff and variety of activities. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @ymcacamp_hanes and a Facebook page 'YMCACampHanes'.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 15–17

YMCA Camp Hanes - Campers in Leadership Training (CILT) serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in traditional day camp, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 15–17
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 1225 Camp Hanes Rd, King, NC 27021
  • Phone: (336) 983-3131
  • Email: [email protected]

Runs 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM, 3 sessions (0 one-week, 3 multi-week blocks), from Jun 7 to Jul 24.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session 1 Jun 7 – 19, 2026 · 2 weeks · $580
  • Session 2 Jun 28 – Jul 10, 2026 · 2 weeks · $580
  • Session 3 Jul 12 – 24, 2026 · 2 weeks · $580

↗ What parents like

  • Variety of programs
  • Financial assistance available

↘ Watch for

  • Website has broken links
  • Information hard to find

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about YMCA Camp Hanes - Campers in Leadership Training (CILT)

What ages does YMCA Camp Hanes - Campers in Leadership Training (CILT) accept?
YMCA Camp Hanes - Campers in Leadership Training (CILT) is open to children ages 15–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
What are YMCA Camp Hanes - Campers in Leadership Training (CILT)'s hours?
YMCA Camp Hanes - Campers in Leadership Training (CILT) runs 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is YMCA Camp Hanes - Campers in Leadership Training (CILT) accredited?
Yes — YMCA Camp Hanes - Campers in Leadership Training (CILT) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs YMCA Camp Hanes - Campers in Leadership Training (CILT)?
YMCA Camp Hanes - Campers in Leadership Training (CILT) is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does YMCA Camp Hanes - Campers in Leadership Training (CILT) provide lunch?
Yes — YMCA Camp Hanes - Campers in Leadership Training (CILT) includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

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