Leader In Training Camp
What is Leader In Training (LIT) Camp??
The Leader In Training program is designed for youth who are very interested in working with children, who may be interested in working as a volunteer or camp counsellor in the future. LIT Camp will promote development of leadership through team-based activities and leadership opportunities. To ensure success in this program, we will connect our LIT campers with a counselor mentor. Our goal is to create a safe and welcoming learning environment where LIT campers can feel accepted, find their own voice, and become engaged in their community. LIT candidates will be encouraged to apply for Volunteer opportunities at AITP once they turn 14 years of age.
Leader In Training is for campers aged 13 years (or who are turning 13 in 2022) who are interested in volunteering in future years. Campers must have completed grade 7.
Program Details
The LIT program operates Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. To maximize the benefits of the program, we encourage youth to attend arrive no later than 9:30 am each day. Three 2-week sessions are offered for summer of 2023. The same content is provided in each of the three sessions.
Daily Schedule
Each morning, LIT campers meet off-site to do Leadership specific programming, usually from 9:30 to 11 am. Some examples of topics to be covered include: Communication Skills and Customer Service, Resume and Cover Letter Writing, Goal Setting, Behavior management, Program planning, Professionalism, and other topics as dictated by the group.
After their lunch break, LIT campers can apply their knowledge hands-on, by working with a staff mentor.
LIT campers will be called upon to assist with camp activities (for example, helping to distribute craft supplies, assisting staff with running games, helping with the handwashing station, etc.)
By the end of the second week, LIT campers will plan and run a camp-wide special event.
Upon Successful Completion of the Program
LIT Campers who complete the two week Program will receive:
A Certificate of Completion
A company letter stating competencies covered
An opportunity to volunteer at Art In The Park the following summer
Dates & Prices
Session 1: Monday, July 10 to Friday, July 21, 2023 (10 days)
(9:00 am- 4:00 pm) $ 760.00
Session 2: Monday, July 24 to Friday, August 4, 2023 (10 days)
(9:00 am- 4:00 pm) $ 760.00
Session 3: Tuesday, August 8 to Friday, August 18, 2023 (9 days)
(9:00 am- 4:00 pm) $ 684.00
Please note, the same content is covered in each of the three sessions, so you only need to attend once.
Prices and dates listed above are subject to change.