Leader-in-Training (LIT) Program

 

The LIT Program is a unique opportunity for youth who enjoy the arts and the camp atmosphere, to learn and practice the skills necessary to be an effective leader. Throughout the 7-week program LITs will learn and practice skills that focus on teamwork, responsibility, communication, problem-solving and program planning while enjoying a variety of arts activities.

 

The Program Includes:

• experiential activities which focus on exploring the elements of design and building artistic skills

• designing an arts based community project with the group, to be accomplished within the program

• hands-on workshops in leadership skill building including:
  ∗communication
  ∗group discussion facilitation
  ∗team building
  ∗problem solving
  ∗program planning
  ∗public speaking

• a 3 to 4-day overnight trip to a wilderness area

• an opportunity to major in an area of the arts with the rest of Upper Camp

• opportunities to take a leadership role in camp activities

Eligibility

Youth who are 14 years of age (by December 31, 2009) are eligible to participate in the camp’s Leader-In-Training (LIT) Program.