Leaders in Training (L.I.T.) is designed for teens going into 8th, 9th or 10th grade. The focus of this program is to build the skills necessary to become future camp counselors. Each week includes team building, program planning, relationship building and time with campers. L.I.Ts will work with staff to meet established goals, practice filling out job applications, have mock interviews, learn about general business practices, and have the option to receive a First Aid & CPR certification. After successful completion of the L.I.T program, participants will be offered a position as an Assistant Camp Counselor after their 10th grade year. L.I.T’s will be required to fill out a general application after their registration. This will help our staff get to know the L.I.T.s and shape programming around individual goals and wants. Questions? Contact Amanda Welsh at (402) 334-6409 or at awelsh@jccomaha.org.
- Open to Members & Non Members
- 8th-10th graders
- 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
- Held at the Staenberg Omaha JCC
Registration
- Only Limited Space Remains. Wait-lists may be available.
- Early Bird Pricing does not apply to L.I.T. programs.
- Registration and pricing is per week.
- If a registration is received less than two weeks prior to the program start date, a $50 late fee per registrant will be assessed.
- Registration will be accepted online only, through Daxko. For more information on our registration process, click here.
New! All L.I.T. participants will be required to attend a three hour training prior to attending. Training will cover what it means to be an L.I.T., participant expectations, examples of weekly schedules, and team bonding. Training sessions will be Tuesday, May 27th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. OR Thursday, May 29th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Participants can choose which training they wish to attend. They do not have to attend both.
Session Dates & Pricing
Limited space may remain
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Limited space may remain
Goals & Outcomes
L.I.T. Goals & Outcomes
• Build leadership skills for home, school, and community
• Skills to be effective, competent and compassionate
• Experience to become a future Camp Counselor
• Learn how to be adaptable and flexible when working
• Build professionalism, work ethic and problem solving
• Enjoy a summer of fun with friends and create memories
• Build relationships with JCC professionals and Leadership Team members who can be a guide and reference for future jobs and college applications
• Gain volunteer hours on community service projects
• Hands on experience in childcare, education, sports and other areas needed as a youth worker
• Optional CPR & First Aid certification
• Earn a $25 per week stipend for your work paid at the end of the summer
Sample Schedule
Each week L.I.T. participants will assist counselors to make sure campers are engaged and having fun. They will help plan and lead activities, meet regularly with the JCC professional staff, develop leadership and teamwork skills and participate in camp special events. An example of a typical camp day for a L.I.T. participant is as follows:
9:00 – 9:15 a.m………Daily Prep
9:15 – 9:30 a.m………Boker Tov/Flag
9:30 – 10:00 a.m…….Meeting w/ Camp Leaders
10:00 a.m.–Noon…..Rotating Activities / Planning
12:00–1:00 p.m……..Lunch & Songs
1:00 – 3:00 p.m……..Group Assignments & Swim
3:00–3:45 p.m……….Snack & Clean Up
3:45–4:00 p.m………..Flag Circle
Applications
The application will be coming soon!
Please make sure to register for your chosen L.I.T session(s) before completing the application.
This application allows us to get to know you a little more before you arrive at J camp and helps us plan our program to provide the best leadership training and experience for you.
Complete the application and return (via mail or email) to Amanda Welsh
Email: awelsh@jccomaha.org
Mail: Staenberg Omaha Jewish Community Center, 333 S 132nd Street Omaha, NE 68154 ATTN: Amanda Welsh
NEW! All L.I.T. participants will be required to attend a three hour training prior to attending. Training will cover what it means to be an L.I.T., participant expectations, examples of weekly schedules, and team bonding.Training sessions will be Tuesday, May 27th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. OR Thursday, May 29th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Participants can choose which training they wish to attend. They do not have to attend both.
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