Summer camp for teenagers 10th & 11th graders highschool near Bound Brook
The LIT Experience
The LIT Experience at Oak Crest Day Camp is a targeted leadership program for 16–17-year-olds who are ready to develop responsibility, confidence, and real-world leadership skills. Participants learn through hands-on training, teamwork, and guided leadership roles that prepare them to mentor younger campers and make a positive impact in their communities. For families near Bound Brook, NJ, this program offers a meaningful teen experience in a supportive setting located near the area.
Success at Oak Crest Day Camp means helping teenagers build the skills they need to lead, solve problems, and work effectively with others. This program is designed to challenge teens with real responsibility while guiding them through teamwork, communication, and decision-making in structured situations. For families near Bound Brook, NJ, Oak Crest Day Camp offers a purposeful leadership-focused experience located near the area that supports personal growth and long-term confidence.
This program at Oak Crest Day Camp gives teens real responsibility through supervised leadership roles and daily involvement in camp operations. Participants learn time management, communication, accountability, and how to work with both peers and younger campers—skills that directly support future success in college and early career settings. For families near Bound Brook, NJ, this opportunity offers practical experience and structured guidance at a camp located near the area.
LITs at Oak Crest Day Camp take part in a supervised overnight trip and spend the summer working with different camper age groups to build hands-on leadership experience. All participants complete structured staff training and receive consistent support from the LIT Director through daily feedback and scheduled weekly check-ins to review progress, address challenges, and strengthen leadership skills. For families near Bound Brook, NJ, this program offers a focused leadership path for 16–17-year-olds at a camp located near the area, helping teens build confidence, responsibility, and lasting peer connections.
Program Includes
- Commitment to 6, 7 or 8 weeks employment as LIT
- Complete LIT training including formal weekly meeting and ongoing job supervision
- LIT salary and potential for added gratuities from parents
- Transportation to and from camp
Application Process
To apply now, please fill out the online job application. Also, you must return the following items by mail to Oak Crest:
- Weeks Enrolled
- A $700.00 deposit
- 2 Letters of recommendation
- Last year’s school transcripts
- 250-500 word essay to answer the following question:
- How has your personal camp experience influenced you to want to participate in the LIT program?