Leaders in Training (LIT) 1 & 2
Calleva's Leaders in Training (LIT) program offers high-adventure, multi-day expeditions for teens, focusing on leadership development through outdoor challe...
▌ Editor's read The Calleva LIT High Adventure program is an overnight camp for rising 9th-12th graders, offering multi-day expeditions in activities like rock climbing, whitewater kayaking, and mountain biking. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and are CPR/First Aid certified, with many holding advanced certifications. While the specific LIT program doesn't list an ACA accreditation, the broader Calleva organization is mentioned as having a strong safety record. Google reviews for Calleva Camps show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 178 reviews, with many parents praising the challenging and rewarding experiences for their children. The program aims to develop leadership skills, teamwork, and outdoor proficiency through its immersive adventure curriculum.
Who thrives here Ages 13–18
Leaders in Training (LIT) 1 & 2 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 adventure, 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: Adventure
- Ages: 13–18
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 19120 Martinsburg Rd, Poolesville, MD 20837, USA
- Phone: (301) 216-1248
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Leaders in Training (LIT) 1 & 2
- What ages does Leaders in Training (LIT) 1 & 2 accept?
- Leaders in Training (LIT) 1 & 2 is open to children ages 13–18. 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) 1 & 2 cost?
- Leaders in Training (LIT) 1 & 2 publishes $1,425/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Leaders in Training (LIT) 1 & 2's hours?
- Leaders in Training (LIT) 1 & 2 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 Leaders in Training (LIT) 1 & 2 provide lunch?
- Leaders in Training (LIT) 1 & 2 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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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Leaders in Training (LIT) 1 & 2.
- Leaders in Training (LIT) 3 · Riley's Lock, Poolesville, MD · Ages 13–18 · $1,595/week