Leaders-in-Training (Grades 8-9)

The Leaders in Training (LIT) program is a two-year, year-round program for 8th and 9th graders desiring to continue their camp experience. It focuses heavily on leadership skill development with the belief that confident teens today will become contributing and engaged adults tomorrow.

To explore their leadership potential, LITs engage in group work, problem solving and self discovery with an emphasis on experiential learning and team-building activities. LITs attend retreats throughout the year, but the highlight of their year is their session at camp.

At camp, they take part in a community service project, an advanced camping program that includes traditional camp activities, and an off-site camping trip. The LIT program encourages campers to develop improved leadership skills, confidence, maturity, and an enhanced sense of themselves and their role in their community.

Eligibility

In order to be considered, applicants must be Pretty Lake Vacation Camp alumni, successfully finished the Outpost program, and are currently in the 8th or 9th grades.

LIT Session

The LIT program takes place during Session #6, August 3-8.

LIT Application Process

To gain entrance to the program, former Outpost campers are mailed an application and questionnaire in the spring. If you would like to receive an application, please contact our camp director at (269) 375-1950 x120 or summer@prettylakecamp.org.

Placement decisions will be based on the application and questionnaire as well as the applicant’s past performance as an Outpost camper. Placement decisions will be made the last week of April and placement notification will come in the mail mid-May. Please be aware that space is limited and not everyone who applies will be accepted into the program.