Camp · STEM · Ages 13–17 · $120/week
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▌ STEM · Ages 13–17

Leaders in Training (LIT)

Multiple locations in CA, NY, TX & WA · $120/week

Leadership program for teens to develop skills and assist with science camps.

▌ Editor's read The Leaders in Training (LIT) program is a day camp experience for teens aged 13-17, offered by Destination Science. The program focuses on developing leadership skills, teamwork, and responsibility through assisting camp counselors with younger campers. Participants gain hands-on experience in a camp setting, which can be beneficial for future job applications. The Destination Science website, which hosts the LIT program, has a Google review rating of 4.9 stars based on 1,000+ reviews, indicating high camper and parent satisfaction. While the specific LIT program is not individually accredited by the ACA, Destination Science as a whole appears to be a well-regarded organization. Social media handles for Destination Science are @destinationscience on Instagram and destinationscience on Facebook. The website does not explicitly mention staff background checks for LIT participants or counselors.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–17

Leaders in Training (LIT) serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in stem, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
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Operator
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 13–17
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 14101 Myford Rd, Irvine, CA 92606, USA
  • Phone: (949) 470-4332
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD plus one-time $199 leadership workshop fee for new LITs

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Leaders in Training (LIT)

What ages does Leaders in Training (LIT) accept?
Leaders in Training (LIT) is open to children ages 13–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Leaders in Training (LIT) cost?
Leaders in Training (LIT) publishes $120/week for the standard session. USD plus one-time $199 leadership workshop fee for new LITs Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Leaders in Training (LIT)'s hours?
Leaders in Training (LIT) runs 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Does Leaders in Training (LIT) provide lunch?
Leaders in Training (LIT) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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