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Pass Down Knowledge, Build Up Leadership

SPREE’s Leaders in Training (LIT) program is for middle-school-aged former campers who have aged out of our camp program, but want to stay involved. We take their previous experience and current interest in the environment and give them leadership opportunities in our camp programs. LITs assist teachers, teach lessons, and are buddies to younger campers. LIT opportunities are available both for SPREE Summer Camp and SPREE School Break Camps.

If you have a middle schooler who still wants to be involved with SPREE, sign up to be a LIT at our School Break Camp programs or apply for our competitive Summer Camp LIT program.  All applications are reviewed and approved by SPREE staff.  

LITs at School Break Camp
LITs at Summer Camp

LIT Responsibilities

Leaders in Training will be assistants to SPREE teachers. Their responsibilities include:

  • Leading by example with enthusiasm
  • Monitoring  free-time activities
  • Assisting teachers during lessons
  • Planning and leading theme and dress up days
  • Being a buddy to younger campers

LIT Requirements

  • Have attended past SPREE Day Camps 
  • Positive and hard-working attitude
  • Desire to work with and assist teachers
  • Desire to help and buddy with younger camp attendees
  • Currently in 6th-9th grade (for School Break Camp)
  • Entering 6th-9th grade (for Summer Camp)
  • Attend selected days of camp from at least 9:30 am-  3:00 pm.

Sample LIT Camp Day Schedule

The schedule for LITs is the same for all SPREE Camps, but the adventure changes every day. 

  • 8:00 am – 9:00 pm Flexible drop-off time, free explore and craft time
  • 9:00 am – 2:30 pm Planned activities.  LITs are “on duty,” assisting teachers and campers
  • 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Flexible pick-up time, free explore, and craft time
  • 3:30-4:30 requires an additional After Care fee

Application Process

LITs for School Break Camps do not require an application, but previous SPREE Camp experience is recommended. LIT spots are on a first come, first served basis.

South Platte River in the Fall

LITs at SPREE Summer Camp 2025

Application Link Below

SPREE Summer Camp runs for six weeks in summer 2025, and will feature 3 unique themes, activities, and educational guests. Your top 3 preferred weeks will be indicated in your LIT application. 

  • Dates: June 9th – August 8th, 2025
    LITs choose a minimum of two weeks to attend.
  • ​Time: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm, After Care 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
  • Grades Accepted: Incoming 6th Graders to 9th Graders
  • Location: SPREE HQ at Johnson Habitat Park
  • Cost: $335 per week – Scholarships Available
Learn More About Summer Camp

Application Process

Application Link Below

Applications will be open for Summer 2025 from December 2, 2024 – January 14, 2025.  Leaders in Training for SPREE Summer Camps are a competitive application, and acceptance is not guaranteed. Friends of Greenway (FrOG) families have priority registration. 

Once your application is submitted and accepted, you will receive an email from camp@greenwayfoundation.org with registration information. Application status will be communicated between January 15 – 23rd, 2025.

We know the LIT process is competitive and spots fill very quickly, so once application dates are determined they will be shared via email and posted on our website.

New LIT Application
Returning LIT Application

Friends of Greenway (FrOG) Benefits

Friends of Greenway (FrOG) donors receive priority registration for SPREE Summer Camp! We offer a tiered priority registration system based on your level of monthly giving through the Friends of Greenway (FrOG) program or our FrOG Points Program. Through this, you can receive priority Camp registration up to a week early with your membership. You must become a FrOG by January 14, 2025 to receive priority registration

Become a FrOG

FrOG Registration Dates & Deadlines

Tues,
January 14

Last day to become a FrOG & receive priority registration

Wed,
January 29

Earliest priority registration opens (River Rescuers & Creek Crusaders FrOGs)

Fri,
January 31

Middle priority registration opens (Stream Saver FrOGs)

Mon,
February 3

Last Priority Registration opens (Water Warrior FrOGs)

Thurs,
February 6

Early registration window closes

Mon,
February 10

Registration open to the public

Canada Geese Along the South Platte River

LITs at SPREE School Break Camp 2025

We’d love to have LITs at SPREE School Break Camp! LITs will be a big part of our experiments, lessons, crafts, games, and much more. ​

  • Dates: Nov 25 & 26, 2024
  • ​Time: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm, After Care 3:30-5:00 pm
  • Grades Accepted: Current 6th Graders to 9th Graders
  • Location: SPREE HQ at Johnson Habitat Park
  • Cost: $64 per day – Scholarships Available
Learn More About School Break Camp