Leaders in Training (LIT)
The City of Edmonton's Leaders in Training (LIT) program offers youth aged 13-17 the opportunity to develop leadership skills and gain experience working wit...
▌ Editor's read The City of Edmonton's Leaders in Training (LIT) program is a day program designed for youth aged 13-17, focusing on leadership development and practical experience in a camp environment. Participants learn skills such as communication, problem-solving, and teamwork, and then apply these by assisting camp leaders with children's activities. The program is offered at various recreation centres across Edmonton, including Clareview, Commonwealth, and Terwillegar. As a municipal program, it is operated by the City of Edmonton. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation or specific provincial licensing for this type of municipal program. Google reviews for 'City of Edmonton recreation centres' generally show high ratings, for example, Clareview Community Recreation Centre has a 4.4-star rating from over 3,000 reviews, with many positive comments about facilities and programs, though specific LIT program reviews are not readily available. The website does not mention specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for LIT participants, nor does it list social media handles directly for the LIT program.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 13–17
Leaders in Training (LIT) serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in community/rec center, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 13–17
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 10250 101 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 3R7, Canada
- Phone: (780) 496-4999
- Cost notes: CAD. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-17
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Leaders in Training (LIT)
- What ages does Leaders in Training (LIT) accept?
- Leaders in Training (LIT) is open to children ages 13–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Leaders in Training (LIT) cost?
- Leaders in Training (LIT) doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. CAD. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-17 Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Leaders in Training (LIT)'s hours?
- Leaders in Training (LIT) runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Leaders in Training (LIT)?
- Leaders in Training (LIT) is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Leaders in Training (LIT) provide lunch?
- Leaders in Training (LIT) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
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