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Leaders in Training

LITs spend one or more weeks volunteering at Camp Perkins in the summer. They are an integral part of the camp ministry, helping with every aspect of the summer program. LITs spend their week assisting a counselor in a cabin as well as helping with the behind-the-scenes work in the kitchen and in housekeeping.
2023 Leaders in Training Pricing 
T-shirt and Trading Post Snacks included!

Through March 15: $400
Through April 15: $425
Through May 15: $440
After May 15: $450
Final Balance Due June 1
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June 25 - June 30

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Leaders in Training Program

Give back. Belong. Grow. Lead. ​
First-time LITs: 
  1. Register and pay for the LIT Camp (training week).
  2. Fill out the LIT application (see below) and upload your personal letter. This letter should include: (1) “why” the participant wishes to apply, (2) personal qualifications, and (3) goals the participant wishes to achieve through LIT program. Be sure to complete both the application and personal letter by April 15. (Later applications will still be considered pending availability.)
  3. Have 2 References mail a letter of recommendation to: Camp Perkins, Program Director-LIT, HC 64 Box 9384, Ketchum, ID 83340. 
    1. One recommendation should be from the participant’s pastor, church elder, or youth director/leader.
    2. One recommendation should be from the participant’s teacher, coach or employer that knows the participant well. 

First-time LITs are REQUIRED to attend LIT Camp (training week - dates listed above) at the start of the summer, where they learn leadership skills, service, and how to be a role model for a cabin full of kids. This week is a chance for LITs to grow together into a community, strengthen their faith, and be equipped with the tools needed to serve at camp.

Returning LITs:
  1. Submit online LIT Application and upload a personal letter by April 15. (Later applications will still be considered pending availability.)
  2. Have 2 References mail a letter of recommendation to: Camp Perkins, Program Director-LIT, HC 64 Box 9384, Ketchum, ID 83340. 
    1. One recommendation should be from the participant’s pastor, church elder, or youth director/leader.
    2. One recommendation should be from the participant’s teacher, coach or employer that knows the participant well. 
  3. Once accepted and assigned a volunteer week, you will receive a link to fill out your online waiver and medical form. T-shirt and Trading Post are included in the $20 registration fee. For any additional volunteer weeks there will be a $10 charge for the Trading Post for the week. 
             *Returning LITs are exempt from the LIT Camp training week.

The criteria used to select LITs as Volunteers are as follows:
  • Strength of information form                       
  • Skills and talents
  • References
  • Availability
  • Motivation for participation
  • Prior Camp Perkins experience
LIT Information form (new and returning LITs to fill out)

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