Camp Kadesh sees immense value in the development of young leaders, through their understanding of the Bible and what being a Christian means, opportunities to serve, and interact with campers. The 3 weeks LIT’s spend at camp allow for growth in many areas, not limited to those above but also includes developing a faith based community, their confidence in themselves and what they believe, and many practical life skills, like working when you are tired and how to clean. This is not just a program used to create future staff, but to develop young people in whatever they are doing and wherever they choose to go.
If you have finished the LIT program and are wanting to participate a second time before jumping in to being on staff check out our LIT2 program.
Summer 2027 Information
Term 1: July 4 through July 23, 2027
Term 2: August 8 through August 27, 2027
LIT Program fees: $150. (This fee is discounted off price of a week of Senior Teen if the LIT attends that week of camp, or is not charged to the LIT if coming post Senior Teen)
Applicants for this program must meet the following requirements:
Desire to grow spiritually
Team player with a positive attitude
Prepared to work long hours of manual labour
Completed Grade 9 by the start of the program
Able to commit to the full 3 week program (with some allowances of up to 48 hours of total absence)
The process for becoming an LIT is to complete the application and submit 3 references, a spiritual reference like a pastor youth leader and then 2 more, could be a coach, teacher boss, or family friend. The Directors of Camp Kadesh and the LIT Coordinators take time to review each applicant, their references and interview prospective LITs before acceptance into the program.
Before you apply to be an LIT here are some things you should know!
An average day as an LIT includes 2-3 Bible based sessions, the setup and cleanup of meals and other areas of camp, running the Tuck shop, spending time connecting as a group and interacting with campers.
During the 3 week term, LIT’s can sit with cabins during meals, participate in wide game and other activities but will have the opportunity to shadow a cabin leader specifically and experience what leading a cabin actually feels like. They will experience leading skills, discussion times, and cabin management. Not everyone wants to be a cabin leader and for those individuals the opportunity to shadow, kitchen, maintenance, or waterfront staff can be accommodated!
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Q: Who should I use as references?
A: People you know from different places or activities are a great place to start, try a pastor, youth leader, coach, teacher, boss, or close family friend. You cannot be related to your references but it is good for them to know you well.
Q: Is there a deposit or a cancellation fee?
A: There is only the cost of the program. Once an applicant is accepted into the program the $150 fee can be paid online in advance of the session starting. There is no cancellation fee.
Q: When will the applicant know they have been accepted into the program?
A: Applicants should be notified by May 30th, 2027 if they have been selected to be in the LIT program. Because of the large number of applicants, it takes some time to process all applications after the deadline.
Q: Can LITs stay at camp on the weekends?
A: LIT participants are expected to leave camp each weekend.
Q: When do I arrive at camp to start the week and leave camp at the end of the week?
A: LITs need to arrive at camp between 1:30 and 2:00 on the first day of their first week. The next two weeks LITs must have arrived by 2:30. LITs can leave each Friday at 3:30 pm.
Q: What happens if I have to miss part of the LIT program?
A: When LITs are missing, it impacts the team they are working with and results in them missing out on valued learning. LITs are only allowed to miss 48 hours of the Sunday - Friday part of the LIT program, and this must be communicated with the Camp Directors, and LIT Coordinators.
Q: What if I want to LIT with my friends?
A: There is a place on the application that you can indicate a friend you would like to LIT with. We will try our best to accommodate up to 1 friend.
Q: Am I guaranteed to become a Jr. Cabin Leader after I LIT?
A: No. Just like any position at camp, we evaluate each application every year. We know that development happens in many different ways and we always want to be placing an applicant in a place that they are going to learn and grow best but that will also help us have the most qualified staff for our campers.
Q: What if I don't get accepted to LIT this year?
A: You can come to camp as a camper and apply again next year.
Q: Who are the LIT Coordinators?
A: We are hoping to have the 2027 LIT Coordinators picked soon.