Program Overview
The Leader-in-Training (LIT) Program is designed to provide youth with valuable hands-on experience while introducing them to life as a camp counsellor or sailing coach. Participants support camp programming through the planning, participation, and facilitation of daily and weekly activities.
The program includes structured learning sessions led by coaches, staff, and members, covering topics such as camp safety, conflict resolution, activity development, leadership skills, communication, and problem-solving.
Each day is divided between dedicated learning and active participation. LITs spend half the day in training sessions and the other half embedded within either the 420 Development Sailing Program or the Adventure Camp Program. Enrollment in one of these summer programs is required, as LITs learn by working alongside counsellors and coaches while assisting in the delivery of programming.
Successful LIT participants demonstrate a passion for sports, camp activities, and the outdoors, along with a strong desire to learn and contribute. They should present a professional, friendly, and mature attitude when interacting with Members, Non-members, Managers, and staff.
The LIT Program provides meaningful leadership development and serves as an important first step toward becoming a camp counsellor or sailing coach in the future.
Reporting to the camp counsellors and coaches, the successful candidate will be a highly motivated team player.
Program Hours
Monday – Friday, 8:45am – 4:00pm
2026 Program Dates:
Week 2: June 29th -July 3rd
Week 3: July 6th - July 9th
Session Two:
Week 4: July 13th - July 17th
Week 5: July 20th - July 24th
Session Three:
Week 6: July 27th - July 31st
Week 7: August 3rd - August 7th
Session Four:
Week 8: August 10th -August 14th
Week 9: August 17th - August 21st
Session Fees
420 Development LIT & Adventure Camp LIT:
$456 Member | $549 Non-member
Overall Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Participating in daily and weekly camp activities.
- Being outside and active for long periods of time.
- Work with the team of coaches and counsellors to plan and execute summer programs when participating as an LIT.
- Under the guidance of the coaches and counsellors, come up with a game, activity, or craft that you will lead and facilitate the group.
- Work under the supervision and guidance of the counsellors, coaches, and Club Program Manager and follow the Club’s constitution and policies as they relate to staff.
- Report all health and safety concerns, hazards, or suggestions promptly to Camp Counsellors/Coaches.
- Report all injuries promptly to counsellors/coaches so that an “incident report” can be filled out.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Must be 13 years old as of June 1st, 2026
- No previous volunteer or work experience necessary
- First aid and/or babysitting course completed considered an asset
- Ability to be at the Club during the day
- Creative thinking skills welcomed
Benefits
- Instruction and mentorship on how to become an amazing counsellor or coach
- First aid and CPR certifications and training opportunies available
If interested in participating in the Leadership Program, please contact the
Club Program Manager for additional information.