Leader in Training applications are still open for Northern California, Washington, Texas and New York!
Sorry! Southern California LIT applications are CLOSED for 2025. Check back in 2026!
Returning LIT Application
– Northern CA, WA, TX, & NY
New LIT Application
– Northern CA, WA, TX, & NY
What is Leaders in Training (LIT)?
The Leaders in Training program is offered at all CA, NY, TX & WA locations.
Leaders in Training is a hands-on leadership experience for pre-teens and teens entering 7th through 11th grade in the fall of 2024. This is perfect for graduates of Destination Science camp, student body officers, or any students interested in gaining real-world leadership experience. LITs will learn job related skills while learning hands-on science! LITs may serve 2 or more weeks at camp. LITs will arrive promptly at 8:30am Monday – Friday and will be with us until camp ends at 3:00pm. If you are not able to make a full day or full week commitment, please request an alternate week.
7 Key Expectations of Every LIT:
- Do the right thing: Be responsible for your own actions, don’t blame others.
- Be a role model for campers: You are not a camper at DS, kids look up to you.
- Be kind & polite: Show respect for campers, parents, teachers, and other LITs.
- Work hard: Give 100% at all times.
- Be helpful: Ask, “How may I help you?” when unsure of your next role or task.
- Join in: Be a participant, not a spectator in camp activities.
- Be Safe: Play so the campers can win, never be competitive.
- LITs will arrive promptly at 8:30am on Monday – Friday.
- LITs will stay until at least 3:00pm each day.
- If you are not able to make a full day and week commitment, request an alternate week.
- LIT program fees are $120/week for the 1st & 2nd week, additional week’s fees are waived.
- LITs will participate in a minimum of two weeks at your assigned location
First Time Applicants – Steps to be an LIT
1. Submit the online application and payment.
This is where you will tell us more about yourself and why you want to be an LIT. You will also be selecting your locations and desired camp weeks (two-week minimum required). Applications will not be approved as final until DS has received a completed reference form and payment. All applications will be reviewed by our LIT panel for approval.
*Applications are only considered complete and ready for review after BOTH references are received at the Destination Science office. Please note applications will not be reviewed until both references are received.
4. Complete LIT Pledge and Waiver: 2025 LIT Pledge and Waiver
Goals of New LIT Training:
- Discover practical ways to communicate with parents, teachers and friends!
- Determine their personal leadership style and how to best use it!
- Develop facilitation skills and learn how to be a role model to younger campers!
- Grow as leaders and enhance self-confidence!
New LIT Fees:
- LIT Leadership Workshop fee is $199.00 (a one-time fee)
- Weekly Camp fee is $120/wk (two-week minimum required)
- Fees are waived for any additional weeks beyond the two-week minimum.
Returning LIT Applicants
1. Submit the online application and payment.
This is where you will tell us more about yourself and why you want to be an LIT. You will also be selecting your locations and desired camp weeks (two-week minimum required). Applications will not be approved as final until DS has received payment. All applications will be reviewed by our LIT Panel for approval.
2. Complete LIT Pledge and Waiver: 2025 LIT Pledge and Waiver
IMPORTANT LINKS!
The below links are to be used AFTER your application has been submitted:
