Leaders in Training | Belgrave Heights Convention

LiT 2026 - Sent to Serve

What is LiT 2026 all about?

Our theme for 2026 at LIT is Sent to Serve with a focus on the first eight chapters of the book of Acts. Over the course of camp, we will witness God at work as the good news of the Gospel spreads from Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. The youth will dig deep into Acts 4:5-20 for their exegesis focus passage.

LiT 2026 Camp Details

When? Monday 29th June to Thursday 2nd July 2026
Where? Belgrave Heights Convention, 3 Convention Ave, Belgrave Heights, VIC 3160
Who is LiT for? Youth in Year 9-12 in 2025 who might be keen to grow in Christian leadership.
REGO CLOSES 14TH JUNE!

Stages: We have stages for training workshops that progress across the 3 years of participants attending LiT Convention. Please select the right option for you when you register. (Don't worry too much if you get stuck, we'll sort it out!)

Stage 1: youth in Year 9 or 10 in 2026 and it's your first time attending.
Stage 2: youth in Year 10 or 11 in 2026 and you've previously completed Stage 1.
Stage 3: youth in Year 11 or 12 and have attended 2 LiT camps previously &/or this is your final year to attend.

Cost? All camper tickets cost $400. We recommend seeking financial support from your local church to help send you along (it's an investment!). When you first sign up, there is a minimum $100 deposit and then you can pay the rest off over time. Final payment is due by 14th June.

Introducing our 2026 Speakers!

We have the Rev'd Dr. Hannah Craven from Ridley College. She's got heaps of experience in youth ministry, teaches how to read & understand the Bible for her actual job at a Bible College, and lives in Melbourne. Hannah spoke at SUTS youth camp earlier this year and is coming back for more at LiT2026! We're super excited to have Hannah join us!

We also have the Rev'd Jimmy Young from City on a Hill church plant in Frankston. You might've seen Jimmy around at VCYC and other youth things because he's been around the youthmin scene for a LONG time! We love Jimmy and are super excited that he's joining us at LiT this year.

Hannah & Jimmy will be taking us through the theme of 'Sent to Serve' as we open up & explore the first 8 chapters of Acts together in our main sessions (the Gathering).

Daily Program

This is what you can expect each day of LiT 2026

7:30 | BREAKFAST

8:30 | SMALL GROUPS
Designed to help you dig deeply in God’s word and reflect on what you have been learning in the Evening Worship.

9:00 | Time With God
Personal ‘Time with God’ to reflect and apply what we have been taught

9:30 | TEACHING TARGET (in small groups)
Designed to help you learn some skills to share God’s word with others.

11:00 | MORNING TEA

11:30 | WORKSHOPS (in stage level groups)
Designed to take you through a series of core training topics for leaders over 3 years of LiT.

13:00 | LUNCH

14:00 | FREE TIME/ACTIVITIES

15:15 | AFTERNOON TEA & FREE TIME

16:30 – 17:15 | PRAYER GROUPS (led by seniors)

18:00 | DINNER

19:15 | THE GATHERING (our main sessions)
An all in time for great Bible talks, singing, prayer and more

21:00 | SUPPER

Info pack

For Leaders and Churches

What is our mission?

LiT seeks to serve the local church by providing a place for young leaders to be encouraged and equipped for ministry. We would love your church to partner with us by sending leaders and youth to LiT.

Sending leaders and youth together provides the necessary leadership to run a successful camp with a natural capacity to follow up and support the young leaders after camp. You can further compliment LiT by integrating the training from camp into your broader training strategy in your local context.

We understand that it’s not always possible to send a leader from your church. In that case, we would like to invite you to send your youth and let the larger Christian family support you as we collectively seek to equip and encourage our young leaders in training.

Please read our Church Info Pack to get a more complete picture of what we do at LiT and how it can bless your church.

Leading on LiT

LiT can't happen without the support & time of our volunteer team! The opportunity to be part of God’s enabling and equipping of our young leaders at such an influential time cannot be overestimated.

Most of our team are from the churches our campers are coming from, and on the odd occasion, there might be other church pastors on team who don't have young people present but are committed to the mission of training young people to serve Jesus right now. We want the best people to be leading and training up the future leaders of our church - so if you've been serving Jesus for a long time and you want to invest in this generation, please get in touch!

Our training day this year is Saturday 13th June. So, save the date and apply to be a leader now!

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Frequently Asked Quesions - FAQ

What is the Date?

In 2026 the date is Monday 29th June to Thursday 2nd July 2026.

Where is LiT held?

LiT will be held at the Belgrave Heights Camping and Conference Centre: 3 Convention Ave, Belgrave Heights.

What time does camp start and finish?

LiT check-in is at 10:00am on the first day of camp and finishes after lunch on the final day at approximately 2:00pm.

What happens on camp?

We meet new people and make new friends. We learn from the bible and dig really deep into one passage in small groups called the ‘teaching target’. We’ll learn about Christian leadership and other skills for ministry and be encouraged to get involved in running stuff on camp. We’ll be part of a small group to chat about the talks from the night before, and each evening, we’ll gather together to praise God in song and learn from the bible with some talks. Each afternoon there’s plenty of time to chill out, hang out and do some fun stuff together with activities and free time.

I've never been to LiT before. What Stage should I be in?

As this is the first year Belgrave is running LiT following on from local churches running LiT, here is a guide for what stage campers should register for:

Stage 1 is for youth in Years 9 or 10 in 2026 and it's your first time attending.

Stage 2 is for youth in Years 10 or 11 in 2026 and you've previously completed Stage 1.

Stage 3 is for youth in Years 11 or 12 and have attended 2 LiT camps previously &/or this is your final year to attend.

This ensures campers make friends with peers from other churches and have the best learning environment. If you're really not sure, select stage 1 or 2 as a default and we will sort it out as we check the registrations.

Can I jump straight into Stage 2 or 3 so I can be with my friends?

In short, No.

You will make new friends on camp and have time with friends from other stages during free time and The Gathering. We can organise to have leaders help you make connections at the start of camp if this is something you are nervous about.

Leaders in Training is specially designed to learn the essentials at the start and build up from there each year. It will work out best for you to cement those foundations early on to be better equipped to serve Jesus wherever you are.

There'll be HEAPS of time to hang out with friends from other stages, churches and year groups across the week, so don't worry about that!

What happens if I have to cancel for any reason?

This information is available in our booking terms and conditions that are agreed to when tickets are purchased.

Will I get to spend any time with friends who are in other stages?

Yes! Free time each day and The Gathering each evening see all three stages come together, so if you have friends in other stages, you will be able to hang out with them then.

How does the accommodation work?

We allocate rooms according to gender, and then you get to pick your room groups from there.

There is some time to get to know other people from your stage before you choose your rooms, so even if you come to camp not knowing anyone you will have time to make new friends before you have to work out which room to go in.

Is there financial assistance available?

Please speak to your local church first and see if they might provide financial assistance.

If your church are unable to help and you need further assistance beyond the payment plan please email the Belgrave Heights Convention Office (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) with a little about your situation, what church you are with and what assistance you require, including the amount of financial assistance you are asking for.

If you have further questions, please contact our Camp Director, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

When you first sign up, there is a minimum $100 deposit and then you can pay the rest off over time. Final payment is due by 14th June.

I want to lead on LiT. What do I do?

Fill out the online application form - ensure you have all your Child Safe information on hand. We'll get in touch with registration information once your application is approved & tell you about our Training Day on the 13th June.

Are there payment options available?

YES! When you first sign up, there is a minimum $100 deposit and then you can pay the rest off over time. The final payment is due by 14th June.

When do regos close?

Registrations close 14th June 2026. Full payment is also due by this time.

This confirms all our catering & accommodation needs for us to finish finalising and preparing to have a good camp together.

When do I need to finalise my payment?

Payment needs to be finalised 2 weeks out from camp.

Final payments need to be made by Sunday 14th June.

What's the dress up theme for this year?

Our dress up theme for our final night together is 'Sent to Serve'! Get those brains thinking now for some creative inspo!

What's the cancellation policy?

Full cancellation & refund is available up until 14th June when registrations are locked in.

After 14th June, by negotiation. If cancellation is due to unforeseen circumstances e.g. sickness, full refund is possible. For other reasons, partial refund may be possible in conversation with the Camp Director of LiT.