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▌ Specialty · Ages 14–17

Leaders in Training (LIT)

Various · ★ 3.3 (5 reviews)

The City of San Mateo's Leaders in Training (LIT) program offers teens aged 13-17 the opportunity to develop leadership skills and gain experience assisting ...

▌ Editor's read The City of San Mateo's Leaders in Training (LIT) program is a day camp opportunity for teens aged 13-17, focusing on leadership development and assisting with summer day camps. The website, cityofsanmateo.org/619/Summer-Camps, loads successfully and details the program. As a municipal program, it is not ACA accredited, and no state license number is provided on the site. The City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department is the owner. The website mentions that all staff are fingerprinted and undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. The program is designed to provide participants with skills in communication, teamwork, and responsibility. Google reviews for 'City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 104 reviews, with many positive comments about well-run programs and helpful staff. The City of San Mateo has a Facebook page, 'CityofSanMateo', which is linked from the main city website.
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Who thrives here Ages 14–17

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 specialty, 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

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 14–17
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM or 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 330 W 20th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
  • Phone: (650) 522-7470
  • Cost notes: USD. This is a volunteer program.

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 14–17. 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. USD. This is a volunteer program. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Leaders in Training (LIT)'s hours?
Leaders in Training (LIT) runs 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM or 1:00 PM - 5:30 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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