L.I.T. - LEADERS IN TRAINING

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AT KIDS FIRST

L.I.T. - LEADERS IN TRAINING PROGRAM

“Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Today”

13-15 year olds

Learn what it takes to become a leader! Help with campers during the day, participate in a service project, learn from local guest speakers in a unique environment! Participation is this program will help teens feel confident in the knowledge, experience and leadership skills needed to apply for a position working with children and be more confident decision makers and leaders within our community. Participants meet and are mentored by camp counselors and Kids First staff. Unlike counselors, however, LIT's are always supervised by staff when working with campers.

Accepting LIT Applications for Summer 2025!

Click here for 2025 LIT Application >>

Click her for the 2025 LIT Handbook >>

Our program is specifically designed for ages 13-15 only and will focus on:

Social, educational, emotional and personal growth.
Personal disciplines such as responsibility, patience, service, punctuality and persistence are developed and nurtured during the week-long LIT sessions.

LIT APPLICATION LIT HANDBOOK

How Do I Apply?

Like a job, the first step of the program is the application which can be found online here or it can be picked up at the Hospitality Desk at Kids First. Three references will be required as well! Those forms are available online or in the packet at Kids First.

Please fill our your LIT Application - Download HERE.

Application Deadline is May 1st! Acceptance upon availability after deadline.

Fill out your LIT application early to secure your spot!

2025 LIT Session Dates and Rates

LITs are recommended to attend five or more weeks of camp. Those attending more weeks will be considered first for the program.

10 Week Session: June 2 - August 8 - Attend all 10 sessions for $1,625
5 Week Session (You pick the weeks) - $850
Each additional week: $180

Field Trips

(In addition to Camp-A-Palooza field trips)

The cost of these field trips and transportation are factored into the price of LIT camp.

2025 LIT-Only Field Trips

Week 1: June 2-6— Matthew 25 Ministries

Week 2: June 9-13 - Great Parks - Winton Woods- Team Building Activities

Week 3: June 16-20 -Reds Game

Week 4: June 23-27—Hope’s Closet

Week 5: June30-July 3 - Escape Room

Week 6: July 7-11 - Stepping Stones

Week 7: July 14-18 - Top Golf

Week 8: July 21-25 - Clutter to Care

Week 9: July 28 - Aug. 1 - Kings Island

Week 10: August 4-8 - Dave and Busters

CAMP-A-PALOOZA STAFF

Department Leader
Julie Halusek

Bio coming soon

I just wanted to take a moment to let you both know what an incredible experience Daniel had this summer in the LIT program. He developed skills, refined others and learned a lot about himself during the 6 weeks he was an LIT. Daniel had only positive things to say about the people, the program, the choices and activities. Your approach with the teens was ideal and Daniel had a great deal of respect for the staff. He felt comfortable talking with you if he had any concerns or suggestions and was sure his voice was being heard. He was part of a true team and loved being a role model for the younger campers. Daniel is looking ahead and wants to complete the CIT program in the future, possibly another year of LIT too! We want to thank you for providing such a quality experience for young teens. There are few programs that offer everything a young teen needs and the LIT program is a gem. By combining instruction & education, opportunities for fun, spending time with peers, giving back to others and mentoring younger campers, you have created an inspiring blend. Thanks again for a wonderful summer!

- K.B.

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