Leader In Training

The dream of working at Camp

Our Summer Leader in Training Program is specially designed to train our oldest campers in how to be the best Camp Herrlich leaders they can be.  Alongside the typical day to day fun and adventure of Camp, Leaders in Training also get workshops weekly that mirror the summer orientation that is required of the Camp Herrlich staff.  They also get to experience group assignment or specialist assignment twice weekly, where they will join a day or sleepaway camp group or join a specialist area and practice the skills they have learned.

Day Camp LIT applicants must have finished 8th grade and Sleepaway Camp LIT applicants must have finished 9th grade before the program begins.  The program is open to anyone who meets the age requirements, you do not have to have been a camper with us before.  We are proud to say that over 90% of our Leaders in Training pass the program and are recommended for promotion to Junior Counselor or Junior Specialist Staff the following year.  

Summer 2025 LIT Program Dates
Day Camp - July 7th - August 1st
Sleepaway Camp - July 6th - 18th and July 20th - August 1st

Get the Application HERE! It’s a Google Form, so your Leader in Training applicant can complete it right online. Spaces fill up quickly, so don’t wait!

LIT application should be completed by the Leader In Training applicant and returned as soon as possible to registrar@campherrlich.org
Once the application has been processed, you will receive a confirmation e-mail and half of the balance for the program will be due. The cost for the 4 week program is $500, so $250 is due upon acceptance into the program and the remaining $250 is due on June 1st.

Our LIT Program supports young leaders as they step into the working world. The program has two pathways that you can choose from. 

 LIT Group A will look deeper into the foundation of a leader, strengthening the leadership qualities that you already possess as well as introducing new approaches. LIT A will offer more workshops and get a closer glimpse at what goes into  working at camp. LITs that select Group A will still get to participate in camp activities.

LIT Group B offers an introduction to leadership with a focus on peer relationships. Group B will have more camp activities in their day to day schedule. Group B will still participate in many of our workshops as well as the LIT Service Project. 

All of the LITs will participate in group assignment days, planning and implementing Carnival Day, and working on the LIT service project.  

Please reach out with any questions! 845-878-6662.