LITE Program
Leader In
Training Experience
A hands-on, year-round program offering training in many areas. LITEs work on leadership experience that, in turn, enhances their personal development and future career opportunities. Training workshops. work experience, and team-building activities are all part of the LITE program.
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LITEs choosing to be a part of the school year programs must attend the LITE Fall Retreat and commit to minimum one event a month throughout the school year.
LITEs choosing to be a part of the summer program must attend the LITE Summer Retreat, work two weeks in Kids Summer Day Camps, and attend 4 of the 6 training Fridays. -
LITEs perform a variety of duties from food prep, to puppets and drama, to lesson leading and child supervision.
LITEs expressing an interest and aptitude in a specific area have the opportunity to explore that position further, as well as learn in new skills areas. -
Those currently in, or just completed grade 6 may apply to join as a Jr. LITE.
An introductory role that focuses more on shadowing experienced LITEs and FLITEs. -
Those in grades 7 - 12 may apply to the general LITE program.
An intermediary role that comes with full experience and expectations of the LITE program. -
Those in grades 10 - 12 with a minimum of one year in the program can apply to be a Focused Leader In Training (FLITE).
This advanced role helps further develop leadership skills. Includes career preparation and work experiences, with the opportunity to take on special projects.
When do I apply?
Applications for the LITE program are open twice a year:
May through June
August through September
Training
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All LITEs learn the basics on how to lead a song with a group of kids, learning the actions to all of our favourite songs, and more!
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How to you get a group of kids to listen to you? How do you manage behaviours in kids of many ages and personalities? We will equip all LITEs with the tools they need to answer these questions and keep kids engaged in programming.
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LITEs will be taught how to lead wide games and become confident in leading easy, no equipment games to play anytime, anywhere.
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What does it mean to have a relationship with God, and does He care? Does God help us? Time will be given to explore these questions and so much more.
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All of our LITEs will learn how to make sure the program is safe for both children, staff, and other LITEs.
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Throughout the year, we assist with practical questions such as “How do I write a resume?”, “What should I ask in an interview?”, and “How do I save my money?”
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An overview of what to do in case of a variety of emergency situations such as a bus accident, a missing child, a medical incident, or a lockdown.
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LITEs will learn how to appropriately respond if a child discloses any type of abuse within our programming. They will learn the different kinds of behaviours legally labeled as abuse in Canada, what warning signs to look for, and the KOT reporting policy.
Interested?
Of course you are!!
What’s the cost?
LITEs that would like to be in the program during the summer must attend the LITE training camp in the beginning of July as well pay the $150 registration fee (subsidies available).
Ready to sign up?!
All interested youth must attend an information night (scheduled in the spring and fall), fill out an application form themselves, and fill out a registration form.
If you feel the LITE program is right for your youth, please contact our Youth Coordinator Naomi at naomi@kidsontrack.org or call (587) 200 - 3242.