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Some leadership camps begin offering summer-related special sessions, workshops, reunions and other special programs as early as March. Dates, availability, and program details can vary by camp.
Many of our Leadership Camps are still adding to their info on their 2026 Summer Camps, Programs, Activities & Classes.
New camps that offer CIT and LIT programs and summer leadership training summer camps from all around the US and Canada are being added every day.
To check out our current state-by-state Best Leadership Summer Camps Directories, just click on the state you're interested in below, or click on the FIND YOUR CAMP link above.
2026 Leadership Camp Scholarships and Financial Aid Info: New for 2026 our Best Leadership Camps Directory will also include information on Leadership Camp Scholarships, Camperships, and other forms of financial aid to summer campers. Look for this info within each camp's directory listing.
Nowadays, there are summer CIT (Counselors in Training) and leadership programs for teens offered not only by summer camps, but also by church youth groups, colleges, environmental and community service groups, and even political organizations.
But, by far summer camping still offers the most leadership training programs and opportunities.
Many summer camps think of their CITs literally as potential future counselors, and invest in them much training and many additional responsibilities and privileges. In other camps, the CITs are assigned to specific counselors more as assistants and observers and are regarded more as campers.
Some summer leadership and CIT & LIT (Leaders in Training) programs are 'free' and some require tuition. Families and future CITs should ask each camp (or summer organization) MANY questions so that they know exactly what to expect.
You can choose the state you're interested in from the list below.
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LEADERSHIP CAMP OWNERS & DIRECTORS: If you would like to submit your camp for listing in our 2026 Best Summer Leadership Camps Directory, please click on the "SUBMIT YOUR CAMP" link above.
LEADERSHIP CAMP PARENTS & CAMPERS: If you are looking to find info on how to choose the best summer camp to attend this summer, please check out our 2026 GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE BEST SUMMER LEADERSHIP CAMP for some great camp research tips and lots of important 2026 summer camp info.
In addition to our 2026 Summer Leadership Camps Directory we have also created quite a few SPECIAL INTEREST CAMP DIRECTORIES, and have included brief descriptions of these and links to their dedicated websites on the 2026 CAMP GUIDE page.
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You can go directly to any of our other 2026 Special Interest Camp Directories from the list in the black bar at the bottom of this page.
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