Leaders-in-Training (LIT): Summer Camp & SN@C

Our Leaders in Training (LIT) program for Summer Camp & Saturday Nights @ Camp (SN@C) is for students ages 13-18 who have a desire to volunteer at New Life Camp during the year, and who may also be interested in serving on our staff in future years. It is a great addition to any college application, scholarship application, or job application.

Fall 2024-Spring 2025 Details

Please note: You must be 13 or older by June 1, 2024 to participate as an LIT for these programs. 

Dates

• Registration opens: October 3, 2023 @ 10am
  • Cost: $55 (includes: T-shirt, meals during orientation and time(s) of service, snacks during time(s) of service, and completion of training certificate)
• Deadline to Register: February 16, 2024
• Application, Manual and Test Posted Online: March 8, 2024
• Deadline to Complete Application, Manual, and Test: March 29, 2024
• LIT Summer Camp Week Assignments emailed to applicants: April 26, 2024
  • We will also email those who will not be used on the same date
• LIT Orientation: May 5, 2024 from 3:00-8:00pm

Application, Manual, and Test

• Individual must reapply and take the test each year to participate, regardless of whether they are new or returning.
• LIT Materials (Manual, Application & Test): these pages are password-protected.  The password is only sent to those who registered online.
  • Summer Camp/SN@C LIT Materials

Roles

• Summer Camp 2024
  • Overnight Counselor in Training (OCIT) – shadows a counselor to receive training and experience (Sun 3:00pm-Fri 6:30pm; stays overnight).
  • Day Camp Counselor in Training (DCIT)- shadows a counselor to receive training and experience (Mon-Thu 7:40am-6:00pm, Friday 7:40am – 6:30pm; does not stay overnight).
  • Program Staff in Training (PSIT) – shadows the program staff, receives training and experience, and performs various jobs around camp (Sun 3:00pm-Fri 6:30pm; stays overnight)
• SN@C (Fall 2024-Spring 2025)
  • Counselors in Training (CIT) – shadows a counselor to receive training and experience.
  • Program Staff in Training (PSIT) – shadows the program staff, receives training and experience, and performs various jobs around camp.

Kitchen Volunteers

• Our Kitchen Volunteers are a GIFT to us! Preparing meals for 200-250 campers/day (plus summer staff & volunteers), we couldn’t do camp without them.
• We would love your help if you are able to commit to:
  • 1 or 2 meals
  • 1 meal/week for the majority of the summer
  • 1 day/week for the majority of the summer

Referee

• Applicants must be 13 or older.
• The Applicant must go through an application screening and background check.
• Referees should possess the following skills:
  • Love & Acceptance of ALL Involved
  • Gentleness
  • Positivity
  • A Functional Basketball IQ
  • The Referee should have a reputation of strong character and conduct on and off campus.
  • If a Referee officiates 6 or more games during the season, they will receive 50% off of one child’s fee next season.
• Time commitment is 1-6 weeks: 1 hour per week
• Referee Training: March 14 from 7:00 – 9:00pm

Head Coach

• Applicants must be 16 or older.
• The Applicant must go through an application screening and background check.
• Head Coaches should possess the following skills:
  • Discretion
  • Love & Acceptance of ALL Involved.
  • Ability to Carry out a Provided Practice Plan
  • Commitment
  • Good Communication
  • Gentleness
  • Passion for Guiding Children
  • Positivity
  • Service
  • Sportsmanship
• Although the Coach should be competitive, the Coach should also understand that basketball is a game. Games are meant to be fun. The Coach should be emotionally stable and not given to arguments or bouts of anger revolving around sports.
• The Coach should have a reputation of strong character and conduct on and off campus.
• A coach’s manual must be read and signed prior to the season. Training sessions are offered to prepare coaches.
• If a Head Coach has children in the league, one child can play for free.
• Time commitment is 9 weeks: 2 hours per week
• Coaches Training: February 22, 2024 from 7:00 – 9:00pm

Assistant Coach

• Applicants must be 13 or older.
• The Applicant must go through the application screening and background check.
• Assistant coaches should possess the following skills:
  • Discretion
  • Love & Acceptance of All Involved
  • Gentleness
  • Positivity
  • Sportsmanship
• The Assistant Coach should also understand that basketball is a game. Games are meant to be fun. The Assistant Coach should be emotionally stable and not given to arguments or bouts of anger revolving around sports.
• The Assistant Coach should have a reputation of strong character and conduct on and off campus.
• Time commitment is 9 weeks: 2 hours per week

Team Parent

• Volunteer for your child’s team.
• Assist the head coach by sending out email reminders, organizing snacks and drinks for the players and covering game day responsibilities.

Scorekeeping and Clock Keeping

• Anyone 13 years or older can help by tracking score, running the clock, keeping fouls, and alternating possessions.