Leader in Training
The City of Lansing Parks and Recreation offers a Summer Kids Camp for children aged 6-13, focusing on recreation, education, and social development.
▌ Editor's read The provided website is for the City of Lansing Parks and Recreation's Summer Kids Camp, not specifically a 'Leader in Training' camp, though it does mention a 'Leader in Training' program for ages 14-15. The camp is a day camp for children aged 6-13, operating from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It is owned and operated by the municipal parks department. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. There is no explicit language regarding staff background checks on the camp's main page. The City of Lansing Parks and Recreation has a Facebook page (LansingParksandRec) but no readily apparent Instagram handle for the camp itself. Google reviews for 'Lansing Parks and Recreation' show a 4.1-star rating from 161 reviews, with comments generally positive about park facilities and programs.
Who thrives here Ages 14–17
Leader in Training 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 specialty, 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
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 14–17
- Hours: TBD
- Address: TBD, MI 48933, USA
- Cost notes: USD.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Leader in Training
- What ages does Leader in Training accept?
- Leader in Training is open to children ages 14–17. 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 Leader in Training's hours?
- Leader in Training runs TBD. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Leader in Training?
- Leader in Training is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Leader in Training provide lunch?
- Leader in Training does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Leader in Training with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
- Summer camp safety and accreditation · Review licensing, supervision, and accreditation signals.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Leader in Training.
- Summer Kids Camp · TBD · Ages 5–13 · $120/week