LIT (Leader in Training) Program

The Leader in Training (LIT) program is ideal for campers who have just completed grade 9 and are looking for a multi-week program that can help them start the process of becoming a leader in their community and everyday life. The ideal camper for this program is interested in enjoying the fun and excitement of summer camp for the first week in our senior section but then is ready to develop and work on their leadership skills over the second week of camp.

This program is ideal for campers who want to develop these skills in order to possibly work at camp or in their community or participate in school organizations in a leadership capacity.

The LIT program provides participants with a strong foundation to build upon using their own personal experiences. The curriculum includes the 3C model known as Confidence, Communication, and Character. Participants familiarize themselves with different leadership styles and further experience the many principles and skills required to be their own great leader. Skills that are reviewed include time management, role modeling, self-confidence, communication, organization, and goal setting.

Although they are given many tools to get them started, participants are also given independence to express their own personal style and positive attitude. Participants then get to experience (through observation) how these leadership skills work within the structure of our own HOC summer camp community and the various job responsibilities and expectations.

Participants in the LIT program will have the opportunity to earn their Emergency First Aid & CPR, as well as their Bronze Medallion Certification through the Royal Life Saving Society. These certifications will better prepare them for our Counsellor In Training Program and a potential future as a HOC staff member.

Each LIT will be given a final written evaluation to take home, based on their personal leadership achievements and performance over the week.