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LIT Program Information

Leaders in Training (LIT) 
Purpose:   The Leaders in Training at Camp iHope is designed to educate and train young men and women to become effective leaders 

Objectives:
By the end of the program, all participating LITs will have:    
•    Actively participated in daily activities focusing on developing leadership skills 
•    Planned and executed a service project
•    Assisted with administrative, programming and general staff duties 
•    Observed a variety of different activity areas
•    Observed appropriate counselor/staff interaction with campers
•    Assisted with cabin duties
Methods:
•    Daily participation in in  leadership activities /seminars with fellow LITs, mentors, and supervisors
•    Completion of daily assigned activities  
•    Supporting   activities, special events 
•    Participating in the planning, design, and execution of a service project
•    Evaluation, feedback, and assessment from peers, supervisors, and self
Role:
The LIT role at camp is to learn about the overall program and develop leadership skills
Responsibilities:
•    Campers Come First! Set a good example by being a positive role model.
•    Complete assigned activities and assist Program Staff with daily activities
•    Complete Service Project 
•    Assist Camp Counselors with programming, administrative or general activities as assigned
•    Be punctual, attend and be an active part of all camp activities, participants must be able to:
•    Abide by all rules, policies and procedures
•    Treat all campers equally, there should be no favorites
•    Be cooperative with the camp leaders, counselors, your peers, and the campers.
•    Be enthusiastic and have a positive attitude
Specific Duties:
•    Complete assigned daily tasks  
•    Assist  program staff as directed by LIT Coordinator 
•    Complete Service Project 
•    Provide a good example
•    Contribute ideas to improve the program
•    Report any unsafe actions by children or other staff to the Counselors
•    Assist in cleaning and disposing of trash, dining hall clean up
•    Demonstrate ability to accept supervision and guidance
•    Demonstrate good character, integrity, and adaptability
•    Set a good example for campers and others, including cleanliness, punctuality, sharing duties, cleanup after meals
•    Respect each camper for their uniqueness
•    Assume additional responsibilities as assigned by LIT Coordinator, Camp Director 

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