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Leaders-in-Training (LIT) Program

Various East Bay Regional Parks · $50/week · ★ 3.4 (13 reviews)

The Leaders-in-Training (LIT) Program by East Bay Regional Park District offers teens aged 13-17 an opportunity to develop leadership skills and assist camp ...

▌ Editor's read The Leaders-in-Training (LIT) Program is a day camp program for teens aged 13-17, offered by the East Bay Regional Park District. The website indicates that LITs assist camp staff with activities, learn leadership skills, and participate in community service. The program is not ACA accredited. As a municipal park district program, it is likely subject to local government oversight, and the website mentions that all staff are fingerprinted and background checked. Google reviews for 'East Bay Regional Park District' generally show a high rating (e.g., 4.7 stars from 1,000+ reviews for the main district), reflecting positively on the managing entity, though specific reviews for the LIT program are not readily available. Social media handles for the park district are @ebparks on Instagram and 'EastBayRegionalParkDistrict' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–17

Leaders-in-Training (LIT) Program serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in traditional day camp, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 13–17
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 2950 Peralta Oaks Ct, Oakland, CA 94605
  • Phone: (510) 544-2552
  • Cost notes: USD. $50 for one week. Limited number of $30 scholarships available.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Leaders-in-Training (LIT) Program

What ages does Leaders-in-Training (LIT) Program accept?
Leaders-in-Training (LIT) Program is open to children ages 13–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Leaders-in-Training (LIT) Program cost?
Leaders-in-Training (LIT) Program publishes $50/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Leaders-in-Training (LIT) Program's hours?
Leaders-in-Training (LIT) Program runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Leaders-in-Training (LIT) Program?
Leaders-in-Training (LIT) Program is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Leaders-in-Training (LIT) Program provide lunch?
Leaders-in-Training (LIT) Program does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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