Leader in Training

LIT Camp is for age appropriate campers who wish to get on track for taking on leadership roles in the future. LIT Campers will also have fun with their peers while they are at camp!

Who is this program for?

The Kids Inc Leader In Training (LIT) program is for campers who are entering grades 8, and 9 (campers entering grade 10 might be eligible – please contact our office to discuss). This program develops and enhances invaluable leadership skills for all participants. It has been crafted to provide balance between responsibility and fun by giving teens the opportunity to learn new skills, while continuing to participate in recreational camp activities.

Our LIT program is tied into a similar activity schedule as our General Camp Program with the same kinds of activities on the agenda – however – there are also leadership based activities that will help to challenge each participant and teach them new skills. LIT’s will also get to help from time to time with our JR CAMP and will earn volunteer hours while doing so.

Being positive role models at camp is the name of the game for our LIT participants and so these campers will be learning how to be positive beacons of camp spirit while they are at camp. They will also discuss the shift in thinking required to move from being a camp participant to a leadership based thought process. Feedback from staff and their LIT Supervisor is also a part of the process and will help them to grow as leaders.

We suggest 2 or more weeks in the program for maximum impact.

What is this program about?

The LIT program provides a safe recreational environment where campers can continue to enjoy the company of their peers, while learning to help out at camp, and learning a little about leadership, leadership skills, and maybe even getting a chance to help with a game or 2 along the way! Our program provides a jumping off point for your camper to see if being a leader is something that they enjoy in a camp setting. It is not a class room course or an intensive leadership camp but rather this is a basic leadership program with opportunity for learning and plenty of room for FUN!

Participant enjoy interactions with their peers, having a great time, and pride in their accomplishments.

**Participants must be able to behave in a way that is positive in order to qualify to attend.

is this program great for your camper?

Our Vision

The vision for the Kids Inc Camp LIT Program is to bring all of the ideas, activities, programs, attitudes, staff atmospheres, and camp traditions of a typical overnight camp experience into the day camp environment. Leadership training is such a big part of what makes camp tick! We would love to see your LIT participant grow into a leadership role at our camp or working with children in another setting. Their future path is up to them – but – let us help them to get on the right track.

Joining this program is a big decision and you might have even more questions. If you do please visit our FAQ section specific to the LIT program or email us at registration@kidsinc.ca for more information.

LITs will have a group meeting each week to be sure that they understand the expectations of the program.
LITs will join in the General Camp program where they will be expected to participate and be positive role models.
LITs will help with crafts, games, and activities of all kinds.
LITs will have a chance to have lots of fun with their peers each and every day as long as interactions are positive and in keeping with the camp setting!
LITs may be able to get up to 10 hours of volunteer time per week that could be used towards community hours for high school.
Volunteer hours will only be given to LITs who have worked hard to be a positive force in the program.

LITs participate in a meeting at the start of each new week of camp. This is a time for them to meet with the LIT Co-Ordinator who will make sure that they are provided with proper orientation to the program and their peers.
LIT’s who are unable to behave within our code of conduct and within the context of the fact that this is a leadership based program will be asked to leave the program without refund. Please ensure that you only register campers who based upon experience are able to behave as good role models to younger children and who have an understanding and respect for our code of conduct.

Do you have any questions? Check the FAQ page

LIT T-SHIRT MAKING

Participants will get a white T-shirt on the first day of the program that they will turn into an LIT shirt that is fun and colourful and expresses a little about themselves! LIT’s will learn more about T-shirt decorating on the first day of camp.

The shirts we provide to LIT’s are white adult sizes and you will select the appropriate size when registering. Only one T-shirt per session they are registered for will be provided by us on the first day of camp. If they are registered for a number of weeks by week 2 they will have 2 shirts from us to work with.

We ask that participants wear the LIT T-shirt they create and clean shorts or pants to camp every day. If warm clothes are required we ask that you bring a solid colour sweatshirt or jacket.