Leaders in Training (LIT) Program
A Summer of Growth, Service, and Intentional Discipleship
The Leaders in Training (LIT) Program is designed for high school students who desire to grow in their faith and develop as Christ-centered leaders. More than a volunteer opportunity, LIT is an intentional discipleship experience that combines biblical growth, leadership development, and meaningful service within the life of camp.
Throughout the week, students are challenged to serve humbly, study God’s Word seriously, and build strong relationships with peers and mentors who encourage their spiritual maturity.
What the LIT Program Is
The LIT Program is a structured discipleship and leadership development experience for students entering 9th–12th grade. Participants engage in biblical teaching, theology classes, and intentional mentoring while serving alongside camp staff.
LITs are not summer staff members, but they are also more than campers. They step into a unique middle ground—learning what servant leadership looks like in action while growing in character, responsibility, and faith. The program is designed to cultivate humility, initiative, and a deeper understanding of what it means to follow Christ. Most high schoolers tell us they enjoy being an LIT more than they enjoy being a camper at BSBC!
Biblical Teaching
Mentorship
Servant Leadership
What LITs Do at Camp
LITs serve behind the scenes in the daily work that keeps camp running. This may include helping in the kitchen, washing dishes, cleaning facilities, helping in the camp store, assisting with activities, and supporting counselors where needed.
In addition to serving, LITs participate in camp life—enjoying activities such as swimming, ropes course, and other scheduled events. Throughout the week, they learn from college-age leaders and full-time staff who model servant leadership and invest in their spiritual growth.
The LIT experience is designed to prepare students not only for future opportunities at camp, but for faithful leadership in their church, home, and community.
Benefits of becoming an LIT
Program Cost
LIT Eligible Sessions
A Typical Week as an LIT
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the LIT program cancellation policy?
If for some reason your camper cannot come to their week of camp, please notify us immediately, as we often have LITs on the waitlist.
LITs cancellations will receive the full $50 registration fee refunded to their account.
What is the dress code?
Swimsuits
Modest swimsuits are expected for boys and girls. For girls this includes a one-piece swimsuit or a two-piece tankini that covers the entire stomach. If you do not have a swimsuit that fits these guidelines, you may wear a dark-colored T-shirt and shorts. Boys’ swim trunks must be loose fitting and at least mid-thigh in length.
Shirts
Backless shirts, halter-tops, and tank tops that are low cut, tight, or expose the stomach are not to be worn. This includes boys’ open-sided tank tops. Straps on tank tops and dresses must be at least two fingers in width. All shirts must cover undergarments.
Shorts/Pants
Shorts should be loose fitting and mid-thigh length. If wearing leggings or biker shorts, dress code compliant shorts must be worn over them. Dresses and skirts must also be at least mid-thigh in length. Shorts/pants must cover undergarments at all times.
Inappropriate Content
Clothing should not display inappropriate content including: profanity, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or satanic references.
Footwear
Footwear must be worn at all times at camp (with the exception of inside the cabins). Closed-toed shoes are required for participation in field games and ropes course activities.
Who can drop off or pick up my camper?
Campers may be dropped off by parents, friends, or relatives. BSBC will ask for the name of the person who is authorized to pick the camper up at the end of the week, and at pick-up, staff will check ID of that person to make sure that the camper leaves with the authorized adult. If you need to change the name of the pick-up person, please contact the office! Campers with valid driver’s licenses are allowed to drive to camp and sign themselves in and out.
Who can apply for the LIT program?
The LIT program is intended for anyone who is entering 9th – 12th grade and who takes their faith seriously with a deep desire to grow as a disciple of Christ.
Do LITs attend a specific week or multiple weeks?
LITs may apply for no more than 2 individual sessions.
Here are the available 2026 LIT sessions:
Session #1- June 21-26 (Man Week) – boys only
Session #2- June 28-July 3 (Camp Promise 1)
Session #3- July 5-10 (Camp Promise 2)
Session #4- July 12-17 (1st Junior)
Session #5- July 19-24 (All Girls Jr. High) – girls only
Session #6- July 26-31 (2nd Junior)
Session #7- August 2-7 (Jr. High Coed)
Session #8- August 9-14 (3rd Junior)