Summer camp for teenagers 10th & 11th graders highschool near Cranbury
The LIT Experience
The LIT Experience at Oak Crest Day Camp is a leadership development program designed specifically for 16–17-year-olds who are ready to take on greater responsibility and grow as leaders. Participants build real-world skills through hands-on activities, guided mentorship, and structured leadership training that prepares them to lead younger campers and contribute positively to their communities. The program emphasizes teamwork, communication, decision-making, and accountability in an engaging summer environment near Cranbury, NJ, giving teens meaningful experience they can carry into school, college, and future careers.
Teen participants at Oak Crest Day Camp are guided to define and achieve success in ways that reflect their growing responsibility and independence. The program is structured to strengthen leadership through real-world problem solving, positive role modeling, and teamwork in daily activities. As teens take on greater challenges, they build confidence, communication skills, and decision-making abilities that prepare them to lead both at camp and beyond. Families near Cranbury, NJ choose this program for its clear focus on developing mature, capable young leaders in a supportive summer environment.
Participants in this program take on meaningful responsibilities that help them mature into dependable leaders. Through guided training and daily hands-on experience, teens learn how to manage tasks, support younger campers, and work as part of a professional team. The skills developed—such as time management, communication, accountability, and leadership—prepare them for future success in college and early career opportunities. Families near Cranbury, NJ trust Oak Crest Day Camp to provide teens with real-world experience that builds a strong foundation for what comes next.
As part of the LIT program at Oak Crest Day Camp, teens participate in a structured overnight trip and work closely with multiple camper age groups throughout the summer. They receive formal staff training that focuses on supervision, communication, safety, and leadership responsibilities. LITs are supported with consistent guidance from the LIT Director, including daily feedback and weekly check-ins to address challenges and build effective leadership strategies. Designed for 16–17-year-olds near Cranbury, NJ, this experience helps teens gain real responsibility while developing skills they will use in future leadership, college, and work settings.
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?