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Leaders in Training Program

Our Leader in Training (LIT) program offers teens the opportunity to gain leadership skills, explore topics of self-development and gain experience in a positive and supportive work environment. LITs will assist with our camp program; responsibilities will include: working with campers ages 6-11, assisting camp staff with implementing daily activities, execute crafts and games, assist with field trips and other off-site activities.

Additionally, through workshops, LITs will gain professional and life skills. Topics will include: workforce prep, resume and cover letter writing, job application skill building, interview etiquette, communication skills and more! There will be LIT- only trips scheduled to accompany workshop days.
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  • LITs must be age 13 to 16 years old and must have completed 7th grade.
  • The number of LIT positions available is limited.
  • This program requires a full commitment from the participant. 
  • LITs must attend:
    1. A three day LIT orientation/training: 6/15 & 6/18.
    2. Three scheduled workshop/trip days: 7/17, 7/28, 8/4.
    3. Two consecutive weeks of summer camp.  Your choice of: July 6--10 & July 13--17, July 20 -- 24 & July 27 -- 31 or August 3 -- 7 & August 10 –14.
Members of the West Bloomfield Parks Leaders in Training program posing in front of the Spirit of Detroit during the summer
Application Information:
The application deadline for the LIT program is Wednesday, May 15. Applicants will be contacted for an interview the week of May 20th.
  • Each applicant must complete and submit their own application, not the parent.  Application includes: Skills Assessment, Code of Conduct, one reference from a non-family member. Reference form should be included when application is submitted, allow time for reference to complete it. 
  • Parents will complete the camp waiver to submit along with the application.
  • The cost to participate in the program is $195 for residents and $215 for nonresidents. This fee is to subsidize staff supervision, uniform, transportation and field trip fees.  Payment information given upon acceptance into the program.
Applicant Forms
Reference Form
Parent Waiver

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  • Home
  • About
    • 2020 Millage
    • Commission
    • Contact
    • Community Links
    • Covid
    • Employment
    • Volunteer
    • Forms
    • News
    • Parks Rules and Maps
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
    • Staff
  • Parks + Facilities
    • Bloomer Park
    • Bloomfield Knolls Park
    • Connect
    • Dog Park
    • Drake Sports Park
    • Karner Farm
    • Keith Sports Park
    • Lily Pad Springs
    • Marshbank Park
    • Recreation Activities Center >
      • Nature Room and Outdoor Natural Play Area
    • Schulak Farm
    • Sylvan Manor Park
    • West Bloomfield Trail
    • West Bloomfield Woods Nature Preserve
    • Rentals
  • Recreation
    • Virtual Recreation
    • Youth >
      • Camps
    • Adult >
      • Softball
      • Wheels to the Road Bike Club
    • Adult 50+ >
      • Connect Support Line
      • Senior Services Advisory Team
      • Pickleball
      • Senior Newsletter
    • Nature >
      • Nature Appointments
      • Nature Birthday Parties
      • Snowshoe
    • Transportation
    • Instructors
    • Provide Feedback
    • Discount Admission Tickets
  • Events
    • Winter/Spring >
      • Black History Month
      • Bunny Trail Egg Hunt
      • House Hoppin' Bunny Visits
      • Earth Day Celebration
    • Summer >
      • Garage Sale
      • Senior Dance
      • Native Plant Sale
      • Food Truck Tuesdays
      • Kids Komotion
      • Walk West Bloomfield
      • National Trails Day
      • Go Fish
      • Marshbank Music
      • Pet Adoption
      • Mother Daughter Tea
    • Fall >
      • Camping in a Bag
      • Group Hayrides
      • Senior Health Care Bag
      • Park-to-Treat-To-Go
      • Heroes Appreciation
      • Letters to Santa
      • Winter Solstice
  • Registration
    • Registration Information
    • Register Online
    • Activity Guide