The Leaders in Training (L.I.T.) program is designed for youth who will enter 9th and 10th grade in the Fall of 2024. This program is perfect for youth looking for a leadership development opportunity while still experiencing a summer at camp. L.I.T.s will spend their time participating in camp activities, leadership focused activities, provide service in our community, take part in field trips and assist counselors with a variety of responsibilities around camp. Fridays are our special events days, where each L.I.T. will assist a Traditional Camp group and co-lead games and special events.  All LIT campers have a virtual interview prior to camp with our program leads to learn more about their goals and interests for the summer (this is great practice for future employment).  The following is an overview of their daily schedule while onsite:​

2024 Daily Schedule  
8:20-8:40 a.m. Drop off time*
8:40 a.m. Raise flag, songs and announcements
9:10 a.m. Morning lesson, assist counselors with a.m. rotations or enjoy day trips focused on service, employment skill building or healthy fun designed for young teens.

*Campers will have the opportunity to eat a snack each morning at a break in programming, brought from home.

12:15 p.m. Bag lunch (from home) with their counselor mentor and group or with their LIT group
12:55 p.m. Enjoy three afternoon activity choices
2:40 p.m. Assist with snack provided by HPR/Assist counselors with small group activities/games and capers
3:25 p.m. Closing Afternoon Flag 
4:10 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Pick-up time*

*Extended hours are available in the morning, starting at 7:20 a.m. and in the evening, ending at 5:30 p.m.

Available sessions and fees available on the L.I.T. Fees page.

For more information regarding our Leader in Training (LIT) program, you can view our 2024 Parent Handbook

HPR is closed Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th 2024

Additional Leaders In Training Program Information

– LIT’s will generally take 2 bike trips from camp per session.  Campers are asked to bring a bike from home.  If campers don’t have a bike to use camp has extra bikes they can utilize.
– LIT’s will participate in offsite field trips or volunteering trips during their session(s).  Dates and locations will be announced a few weeks prior to camp.
– Two overnights will be offered during the summer, during both sessions 1 & 4 .  See below for dates. 

Special Events During Each Session*

Session 1: LIT 2 Night Offsite Kayak Trip & Overnight, Tuesday – Thursday, June 18th-20th
                   Counselor Talent Show, Friday, June 28th
Session 2: Camper Talent Show, Friday, July 12th
Session 3: Meals from the Heart Penny Wars Fundraiser and Meal Packing Event
Session 4: LIT 1 Night Overnight, Monday, August 5th at Hidden Pines Ranch
                   Annual Play/Musical, Thursday, August 8th

*These events are subject to change due to camp/scheduling needs, weather, etc. 

“[My daughter] has had a fantastic summer at HPR. She is sad to see it coming to an end. You provide such a wonderful environment for the kids. The character-building, along with the pushing of personal limits and challenges that come along with camp have made a huge impact on her. Being an L.I.T. provided a great transition year for [her] – she sees herself more as a leader/helper now than as a child. I am not sure what her summer would have been like without HPR, but I know it was a lot more fun – and she is a better person for having been to HPR. We are glad you are here making such an impact on so many kids!”

– Parents of an L.I.T. camper returning for her 8th summer at camp