Leader-in-Training (LIT) Program
The Leader-in-Training (LIT) program at Camp Arowhon is an intensive four-week overnight program for teens focusing on leadership development and skill-build...
▌ Editor's read The Leader-in-Training (LIT) program at Camp Arowhon is an overnight program designed for teenagers, specifically those who have completed grade 9 or 10, as stated on the program page. It is a four-week intensive program that emphasizes leadership skill development, including communication, problem-solving, and teamwork. Participants engage in various activities such as a canoe trip, a community service project, and skill-building workshops. The program aims to prepare participants for future leadership roles, potentially as camp staff. However, the provided URL does not contain information about ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or whether background checks are conducted for staff, which are important safety and quality indicators.
Who thrives here Age 16
Leader-in-Training (LIT) Program 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 overnight/sleepaway, 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
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 16–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: Camp Arowhon, Algonquin Park, ON P0A 1H0, Canada
- Phone: (705) 635-2520
- Cost notes: CAD, full summer and 6-week session options, HST extra
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Leader-in-Training (LIT) Program
- What ages does Leader-in-Training (LIT) Program accept?
- Leader-in-Training (LIT) Program is open to children age 16. 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 Leader-in-Training (LIT) Program cost?
- Leader-in-Training (LIT) Program doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. CAD, full summer and 6-week session options, HST extra Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Leader-in-Training (LIT) Program's hours?
- Leader-in-Training (LIT) Program runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Does Leader-in-Training (LIT) Program provide lunch?
- Leader-in-Training (LIT) Program 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Leader-in-Training (LIT) Program with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Leader-in-Training (LIT) Program.
- Camp Arowhon · Ages 6–16
- Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) Program · Algonquin Park · Ages 16–16 · $1,656/week
- Junior Counsellor Program · Canoe Lake, Algonquin Park · Ages 16–17
- Camp Pathfinder