Leader in Training Week: July 2-5, 2019
You can sign up for LIT Week through our registration page.
- 4-day program for older campers (15 – 18 years)
- Tuesday, July 2nd – Friday, July 5th
- Overnight at Elbow Lake Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Emergency First Aid with CPR B training included
- Food and accommodations included
- Basic canoe training provided
- 40+ volunteer hours towards Ontario Secondary School Diploma
This program is designed for older campers interested in learning more advanced outdoors skills and developing their leadership abilities. The camp fee includes the cost of Emergency First Aid with CPR B training.
Activities include:
- First aid training and emergency drills at camp
- Orienteering, fire-building, and other outdoors skills
- Leadership training and practice designing camp activities
- Canoeing instruction, hikes, and swimming
LITS who successfully complete the program are invited to volunteer at regular camp sessions! LITs gain leadership skills, first-aid certification, and volunteer hours towards their Ontario Secondary School Diplomas.
Apply to volunteer by emailing director@ecoadventurecamp.ca with your availability. There is no cost to volunteer.
| Date | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Tuesday (July 2, 2019) | Elbow Lake Day 1 – Overnight #1 First-aid training and orientation Participants bring own packed lunch and snacks Dinner provided |
| Wednesday (July 3, 2019) | Elbow Lake Day 2 – Overnight #2 Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner provided |
| Thursday (July 4, 2019) | Elbow Lake Day 3 – Overnight #3 Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner provided |
| Friday (July 5, 2019) | Elbow Lake Day 4 Breakfast, snacks, and lunch provided Participants dropped off at Queen’s University Campus at 4:30 – 5:00 PM |
Packing List
- Lunch and snacks for Tuesday
- Reusable water bottle
- Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen)
- Socks and shoes (sneakers or sturdy sandals)
- Swimsuit and towel
- Clothing for cold or rainy weather (sweater, rain coat, long pants)
- Sleeping bag (or sheets and blankets), pyjamas, and a pillow
- Flashlight
- Toiletries (we have showers!)
- Changes of clothes (we’re always active and often dirty!)
The biodiversity at Elbow Lake includes the black-legged deer tick. We recommend wearing long pants tucked into socks for protection. You may also want to bring a bug repellent approved by Health Canada.