Summer camp for teenagers 10th & 11th graders highschool near North Plainfield
The LIT Experience
For parents near North Plainfield, NJ, Oak Crest Day Camp’s LIT Experience gives 16- and 17-year-olds a meaningful way to build leadership skills during the summer. This program is designed for teens who are ready to take on more responsibility, work with younger campers, and learn how to become positive role models. Through hands-on activities, teamwork, and guided leadership opportunities, participants develop confidence, communication skills, and a stronger sense of responsibility. The LIT Experience helps teens grow in a supportive camp environment while preparing them to make a positive impact at camp, at school, and in their communities.
Oak Crest Day Camp helps teens understand success in a practical way: by learning how to lead, support others, and work well as part of a team. For families near North Plainfield, NJ, this program gives teenagers the chance to build skills that matter as they grow older, including problem-solving, communication, responsibility, and role modeling. Campers are guided through experiences that help them become more confident, dependable, and prepared to take on leadership opportunities both at camp and in their everyday lives.
This program gives teens the chance to take on real responsibilities in a structured, supportive setting. For families near North Plainfield, NJ, Oak Crest Day Camp helps older campers build habits and skills they will need beyond camp, including accountability, communication, time management, teamwork, and leadership. Participants learn what it means to be dependable, support younger campers, and contribute to a team. These experiences can help prepare them for future staff roles, college responsibilities, and early career opportunities.
As an LIT, your teen will spend the summer gaining hands-on experience with different camper groups while learning what it takes to support, guide, and lead younger children. The program includes staff training, an overnight trip, and regular opportunities to practice communication, responsibility, problem-solving, and teamwork.
For families near North Plainfield, NJ, Oak Crest Day Camp’s LIT program gives 16- and 17-year-olds steady guidance throughout the season. LITs receive daily feedback from the LIT Director and take part in weekly meetings where they can talk through challenges, learn practical strategies, and continue building confidence as future leaders.
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?
