Leaders in Training

During each two-week session, LITs spend week one focusing on learning the leadership skills we focus on and participating in our more challenging ropes course elements as part of a teambuilding experience.  In the second week, they are able to put those skills to practical use by participating in community service projects and by planning, then presenting, one or more of the camp’s group activities or lessons.

2026 CAMP SESSION DATES

All two-week sessions run from Sunday to Friday.

LIT Session 1 – May 31 – June 12
LIT Session 2 – June 14 – June 26
LIT Session 3 – July 12 – July 24

LIT RATES
$950 per two-week session for “Early-bird” YMCA Members who register on or before January 15, 2026
$1,000 per two-week session for YMCA Members who register on or after January 16, 2026
$1,100 per two-week session for non-members who register on or after January 16, 2026
$100 Deposit due at time of registration. Remaining balance due 2 weeks before drop-off date.

Click here for our Financial Assistance Application.

ABC’S

Accomplishment
We want all children to have a sense of accomplishment, whether it’s through the bravery it takes to be away from home, learning a brand new skill, or trying something different like rock climbing or archery.

Belonging
Our goal is to provide a place where children feel safe and cared for while they are away from home. A place where they can belong. At Camp Shaver, we foster the feeling of belonging from the moment your child arrives at camp. Since 1945, our campers have been calling Camp Shaver their “home away from home”.

Character
At Camp Shaver, all our programs are designed to develop and reinforce character, with an emphasis on the core values of responsibility, respect, caring, and honesty.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Camp Shaver’s strongest asset continues to be the high quality of its team members. Our year-round professional staff has a full-time responsibility and commitment to camping. All of our senior counselors are college age and chosen for their maturity and desire to be a good role model for campers. The relationship between a camper and a counselor is at the heart of Camp Shaver’s success.

Our summer staff of over 24 members provides at least one leader to every 4 campers. Two staff live, work, and bond with each cabin unit. We sometimes have international counselors who enhance opportunities for cross-cultural understanding.

A registered nurse is on site 24 hours a day in our health center.

All meals are prepared with your active child in mind. At Camp Shaver, our food is delicious, healthy, and well-balanced.