Leadership Development Programs
With emphasis on training, spiritual growth and leadership development, LITs will serve as either SITs (support volunteer, 14+, finished grade 9) or STANDs (cabin assistant, 16+, finished grade 11).
Please read below to find out details about these roles.
A link to our online application can be found at the bottom of this page.
L.I.T. Week (leaders in training)
July 11-16, 2021 $450+gst Free if you come to Senior YOuth!
Leadership. It's useful everywhere. At church, at school, and, yes, at camp. At your age, it's what everyone's talking about. But how can you gain the experience they're looking for? Join us for a week of camp, including an overnight adventure,and have fun with your peers while learning servant leader skills that are useful wherever you go... including volunteering as a SIT or STAND.
This leadership training course is designed for young leaders in every community. Enjoy a week at camp while learning key skills for personal growth. We will cover leadership topics relevant to both camp and home.
Ready to learn something new? LIT Week now includes certifications (Emergency First-Aid), as well as an overnight canoe trip. Develop your camping skills, practice working in groups, and apply them this summer as a SIT or Gapper.
Successful "graduates" will receive a certificate... and can volunteer with us in the summer!
This program is a pre-requisite for all first-time youth volunteers. But, since you never stop learning, it's also a great opportunity for
all returning volunteers and anyone else who is between 14 and 18.
Applications will open in January for 2021!
Are you ready to begin your journey in servant-hood?
Click Here to apply. You will need to create an account and select "2021 LIT Application". You can then choose SIT or STAND, and fill out the application forms. If you already have an account, but cannot remember your username or password, please email Kendra to retrieve them.
SIT Program - Age 14-16+
SERVANTS IN TRAINING are a big part of Kuriakos.
The SIT program provides leadership training and experience for 30-40 high
school teens each summer.
SITs assist with all kinds of activities, giving them a taste of what serving
at camp is all about. Their time will be spent serving in 4 areas:
SITs will also help with dishes and bathroom cleaning, as well as special projects and planning a weekly game for the campers.
SITs will have daily meetings which include training, discipleship, fun and community!
SITs must be 14 years old and completed grade 9. While the SIT program is oriented towards 14-16 year olds, older applicants are welcome.
First Time SITs are required to attend our one week Leaders In Training (LIT)
Camp (see above). Returning SITs are encouraged to attend as well.
STAND Program - Age 16-18+
Serving, Training, and Now, Doing
STANDs serve as assistant cabin leaders. These volunteers are paired
with a Summer Team Member for the entire week. They live, lead, and work
with their Cabin group. STANDs have the opportunity to grow as leaders,
learn to support campers, practice servanthood, lead devotions and
activities, and be a part of the Kuriakos Community.
Serving, Training, Achieving, Nourishing, Developing are the five focuses of
the STAND program. The STANDs are both recipients and providers of these
focuses, learning from the LIT Coordinator in their daily sessions, and giving
back to the campers as they lead.
STANDs must be 16 years old and completed grade 11. While the STAND program is oriented towards 16-18 year olds, older applicants are welcome.
All STANDs will be required to attend our Training Weekend, May 22-24, where they will learn from and alongside members of the Summer Team.
First Time STANDs (who have never been a SIT) are required to attend our one week Leaders In Training (LIT) Camp (see above). Returning STANDs are encouraged to attend as well.
