A SPREE Leader in Training catches a crawfish with younger campers.

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.

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 – 5:00 pm Flexible pick-up time, free explore, and craft time
3:30-5:00 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.

Canada Geese Along the South Platte River

LITs at SPREE School Break Camp 2023

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.

Learn More About School Break Camp

Dates: March 28-March 31, 2023
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: $300 – 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 2023

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.

Learn More About Summer Camp

Dates: June 5 – August 18, 2023
LITs choose a minimum of two weeks to attend.
Time: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm, After Care 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Grades Accepted: Incoming 6th Graders to 9th Graders
Location: SPREE HQ at Johnson Habitat Park
Cost: $300 per week – Scholarships Available

Application Process

Applications will open for Summer 2023 on November 28th. 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.