Leader In Training
Boys and girls who will be 15 or 16 years old by June 15, 2022 are eligible to apply for our unique LIT Program. This program is significantly different than regular camp, and is set up as its own entity. The primary purpose of this intensive, four-week program is to teach leadership skills that will benefit the LIT in his/her home, school, and community. The experience is designed to teach leadership skills including communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution. These skills are taught through many activities from discussions and teambuilding challenges, to speakers and hands-on leadership opportunities, all the while emphasizing the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. The LITs live together for four weeks in Roskin Lodge under the leadership of five seasonal LIT Directors. Three weeks are spent in training, and one week is spent assisting counselors with cabin and activity responsibilities. The program also includes an American Red Cross Lifeguard training course.