Leaders in Training (LIT) Program

Dates: Thursday June 28th – Sunday August 12th, 2012

(6.5 weeks total)

Cost:$350

Program Description

The LIT program is designed to train and equip youth (17 & 18 y/o) who have a desire to become leaders in Christ for camp, their churches and their community.

The program is built in 3 parts:

1)  Training

We kick off the summer with a weekend team-building experience, a (“Club Med” style) canoe trip, and then follow it up with one week of Spiritual teaching and one week of Leadership and skills based training.

2)  On-site Service

LITs are given three weeks to serve as an assist in each of the areas of camp: Cabin Leading, Program and a support role in the kitchen, dinning hall or maintenance.

3)  Off-site Service

While our destination is yet to be announced, LITs will go for a one week off-site experience to a Church Day Camp. This could be a sports camp or a VBS program.

Qualities

Has a Christ like lifestyle

Desire for maturity

Self confident

Open minded and can support the vision and direction of camp

Has a love of camp and people

High energy and the ability to be outgoing

Ability to respect and uphold the rules of camp

Has a team mentality (encouraging towards others)

Desire to add creative flare in their area of service with passion and ownership

Takes initiative and is a servant leader

Cares for self (makes healthy decisions)

Can live in community (respect for others)

Handles conflicts appropriately

Has a inclusive attitude

Strong work ethic and positive attitude

Teachable

Qualifications

Professes a personal relationship with Jesus Christ

17 or 18 years old by the end of the current year

Available for the duration of the entire program (with some exceptions)

Has skills sets that will fill the needs at Camp Crossroads

Has past experiences working with children 

Has past experience in a leadership role. (i.e.. Youth group, school, sports teams, etc.)

*Having past missions experience or holding any kind of recreation based certification (i.e.. NLS, ORKCA, etc.) is considered to be an asset, however, the desired qualities of an LIT still must be met.

If you require financial assistance try some of these options:

•Ask your Church – many churches have funds set aside for youth leadership development. Speak with your Youth Pastor or Lead Pastor to find out what resources are available to you.

•Fund Raise – ask your family and church congregation to support you in your pursuit of personal and spiritual growth. Camp is a mission field! We are here to win kids for Christ. Share the mission of camp with those around you and ask if they would be willing to support you.

◦LITs are to come to camp with one means of payment for the cost of the program. All funds raised are to be handled directly by the LIT or his/her family.

•Apply for a Camp Sponsorship – contact Camp Crossroads and ask about receiving a “campership”. This fund is designed to support campers who cannot afford a week of camp. LITs may apply for a campership if they have no other means of financial assistance.