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.
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