Summer camp for teenagers 10th & 11th graders highschool near Raritan
The LIT Experience
Oak Crest Day Camp’s LIT Experience helps 16- and 17-year-olds build practical leadership skills they can use at camp, at school, and in their communities. This program gives teens the chance to take on more responsibility, work with younger campers, strengthen communication skills, and learn how to lead by example.
For families near Raritan, Oak Crest Day Camp offers a meaningful summer option for older teens who are ready for more than a traditional camp experience. The LIT Experience is designed to help campers grow in confidence, make positive choices, and understand what it means to support others in a real leadership role.
Teenagers need opportunities to define success through responsibility, effort, and how they support others. As campers grow older, they are ready for challenges that ask more of them than simply participating. This program helps teens practice leadership, make thoughtful decisions, and understand how their actions affect the group around them.
For families near Raritan, Oak Crest Day Camp offers a teen experience focused on problem-solving, teamwork, and role modeling. Participants learn how to communicate clearly, take initiative, and contribute in ways that build confidence and prepare them for future leadership opportunities.
Teens who are ready for more responsibility can use this program to take an important step toward future roles at camp, in college, and in the workplace. Participants learn what it means to be dependable, support younger campers, follow through on tasks, and act as part of a team.
For families near Raritan, Oak Crest Day Camp offers a teen leadership experience that builds practical skills beyond the summer. The program helps participants strengthen communication, accountability, problem-solving, and confidence as they begin preparing for college and early career opportunities.
As an LIT, teens take part in a summer experience that combines hands-on responsibility with steady support. Participants work with different camper groups, learn from staff training, and begin to understand what it takes to guide younger campers in a safe and positive way. The program also includes an overnight trip, giving LITs a chance to build independence and strengthen connections with their peers.
For families near Raritan, Oak Crest Day Camp offers a structured leadership program for 16- and 17-year-olds who are ready for more than a traditional camper role. LITs receive daily feedback from the LIT Director, attend weekly meetings, and discuss real challenges that come up during the summer. This helps them build confidence, improve communication, and prepare for future leadership roles while forming meaningful friendships.
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?
