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.
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.
- 8:30 am – 9:30 pm Flexible drop-off time, free explore and craft time
- 9:30 am – 3:00 pm Planned activities. LITs are “on duty,” assisting teachers and campers
- 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm Flexible pick-up time, free explore, and craft time
- 4:00-5:30 requires an additional After Care fee
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 SPREE School Break Camp
Greenway’s SPREE School Break Camp themes are still under development. However, we do know that LITs will be a big part of our experiments, lessons, crafts, games, and much more. Make sure to keep an eye out later this year for more information.
- Dates: September, 30, 2022, October 14, 2022, October 17, 2022, November 21-22, 2022, March 28-March 31, 2023
- Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, After Care 4:00-5:00 pm
- Grades Accepted: Current 6th Graders to 9th Graders
- Location: SPREE HQ at Johnson Habitat Park
- Cost: $250 – Scholarships Available
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.
LITs at SPREE Summer Camp 2022
SPREE Summer Camp runs for ten weeks every summer. Each week has a different theme, activities, and educational guests. LITs will be required to register for a minimum of two weeks to attend. Top three preferred weeks will be indicated in your LIT application.
- Dates: June 5 – August 19, 2022
LITs choose a minimum of two weeks to attend. - Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, After Care 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Grades Accepted: Incoming 6th Graders to 9th Graders
- Location: SPREE HQ at Johnson Habitat Park
- Cost: $250 per week – Scholarships Available
Application Process
Applications will open for Summer 2023 over the winter. Leaders in Training for SPREE Summer Camps are a competitive application, and acceptance is not guaranteed. FrOG families have priority registration.
Once your application is submitted and accepted, you will receive an email from camp@greenwayfoundation.org with registration information.
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.
Friends of Greenway (FrOG) Benefits
Friends of Greenway (FrOG) donors receive priority registration for the Leaders in Training Program.