LIT Program

The Leader-In-Training (LIT) program successfully develops young leaders. Participants gain skills that benefit them in all areas of life. (Ages 15 – 16)

Life-Changing Experience

The LIT program is an essential part of our community. With our LIT directors as mentors, the participants have excellent role models. LITs work with our staff team to develop and strengthen new skills and abilities. Leadership development, personal growth, and responsibility are at the core of this transformative program.

LITs go home on Fridays and return to camp on Sundays. Full participation, attendance, and a positive attitude are requirements to be a LIT.

High School Work Experience credits can be earned through this program for all school districts across the province. These credits can be counted towards the Rutherford Scholarship.

LITs participate in our Traditional Camp activities in addition to getting in-depth training in the skills below.

  • Self-Discipline
  • Peer Support
  • Nature Awareness
  • Camp Games
  • Positive Habits
  • Team Building
  • Leadership
  • Wilderness Skills
  • Campfires
  • Out-Tripping

  • Fire Making

  • Reflection Time

Participants stay in platform tents at a base camp area to facilitate community building and a sense of feeling at home in the woods. They are integrated into our main camp programs, join all-camp activities (including campfires), eat in the Mess Hall, and are close to enough to access the main facilities (toilets and showers).

KAIA: Year 1

Foundation of Leadership (Age 15)
2 Weeks

  • July 27 – August 8
  • August 10 – 22

PEAK: Year 2

Development of Leadership (Age 16)
3 Weeks

  • July 6 – 25