Camp EDMO for Leaders-in-Training!
Built specifically for kids who have aged out of our summer camps, our EDMO Leader-in-Training (LIT) program is for kids entering 9th through 12th grades who are looking to build leadership and facilitation skills. Focusing on team bonding and a deepened sense of responsibility in both the day-to-day interactions and overall vibe and camp experience, LITs gain community service hours, earn a letter of recommendation, cultivate strengths, and lay the foundation for leadership positions in the future. And that’s not all — LITs also become priority applicants for paid positions with EDMO!
Attending Camp EDMO as an LIT
The LIT program rotates weekly through five camp themes — Leadership, Teamwork, Emotional Intelligence, Diversity + Inclusion, and Work Ethic. LIT campers choose the week/s they would like to participate in. Each week, LITs complete a challenge to showcase what they have learned, while gaining real-world job experience, building mentor relationships with experienced staff, and earning service hours.
The EDMO Leader-in-Training program runs June 6th — August 19th, 2022. Registration begins on January 6th.
EDMO offers three tracks to compliment
LIT skill sets and passions:
Growth LIT
The Growth LIT leads in the classroom by helping campers overcome personal barriers and pushing campers to challenge themselves and do things they never thought possible.
Responsibilities:
-Paired with one instructor to help in camp classes
-Acts as an Assistant Instructor and classroom manager in order to support the EDMO Instructor
-Supports campers through problem solving and the growth mindset
Vibe LIT
The Vibe LIT focuses on the emotional wellness of our campers and overall health of our camp atmosphere. In this role, Vibe LITs learn how to develop and lead with their own vibe - driven by their character - to help campers develop and manage their own personal vibe.
Responsibilities:
-Support Counselors with facilitation of games and team time (stays in team time and game time during camp so will work with 2 different groups/counselors)
-Assists with social and emotional wellbeing of campers and preserving camp energy
-Aids Camp Directors with camp operations as they relate to campers' wellbeing, including rallies, all-camp activities, and overall camp vibe.
Lead LIT
The Lead LIT takes on leadership responsibilities with their peers, practicing being a leader and adapting to the the needs of others. Lead LITs earn a priority application for a spot as a paid EDMO staff member when ready.
Responsibilities:
-Leads fellow LITs in leadership challenges
-Helps answer other LITs questions
-Supports the Camp Director and other site staff
-Rotates between classes and groups to offer any support needed
-Assists in helping campers who need additional support
Requirements (2022 only):
-Must have attended at least four weeks of in-person EDMO camp (as a camper or LIT)
-Must schedule and participate in a 30-minute virtual interview before their first week of camp
All LIT tracks also participate in the following daily tasks:
Assist with daily check-in and out
Participate in Rally and All Camp Activity set-up and breakdown
Attend weekly LIT meetings & complete the weekly LIT challenge
Assist in curriculum prep (cleaning classroom, prepping enrichment supplies)Walk campers to office & restroom
Sit with shy or active campers
Know what campers are working on and assist to the best of their ability
Help ensure safety of campers by playing/monitoring throughout the day
A day in the life of an
EDMO Leader-in-Training
Sample LIT Daily Schedule
Leaders In Training
8:45am
9:00am
9:30am
10:30am
10:45am
11:45am
12:30pm
1:30pm
2:30pm
3:00pm
3:30pm
— Assist with Check-In
— Opening Rally
— Growth or Vibe
— Snack
— Growth or Vibe
— Lunch
— Growth or Vibe
— Growth or Vibe
— Closing Rally
— Assist with Check-Out
— End of Day
Camp policies, safety, and logistics
We know that you are entrusting us with your children and we do not take that responsibility lightly! We follow strict guidelines to ensure that kids and staff are safe during all of our programs.
What parents and kids are saying
What Parents and Kids Are Saying About EDMO
EDMO is doing an amazing job
Engaging virtual class!
Virtual camp feels like regular camp