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LEADERS IN TRAINING (LIT) | CAMP SHIOC, APPLETON YMCA

At Camp Shioc, our Leaders In Training (LIT) Program focuses on developing leadership skills through training, discussion, observation and supervised child interaction. This is a program for teens ages 13-17 who are serious about learning to work with children and improving their leadership skills. All teens are required to complete an application and participate in an interview process before they are accepted into the program. Weekly fees cover field trips, transportation and supplies for the LIT.  

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Camp Contacts:
Director: Ross Mortensen 920.954.7614 or Email

LIT Level 1 – Day Camp 

This two-week program consists of training sessions with a LIT Counselor, counselor-shadowing throughout the weeks and visits to other day camps. The level 1 sessions will teach LITs about role-modeling, LIT expectations and camp operations. Upon completion of Level 1, LITs may sign up for Level 2 programs for the remainder of the summer. Participants must attend every day of the session and a minimum of 5 teens are required to run the session. 

Two sessions will be offered this summer:  

June 13-24 and July 18-29: Cost: $150

LIT Level 2 – Day Camp (prerequisite Level 1)

Teens must successfully complete Level 1 to participate in the Level 2 LIT programs. In this program, LITs focus on specific skills each week. Examples include coaching, personal growth, developing others and conflict management. Teens will assist counselors in leading children as well as helping around camp. Participants are encouraged to attend every day of the session.

These programs are offered weekly:

June 27-August 19: Cost: $60/wk

August 22-25: Cost: $36/wk