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LEADERS IN TRAINING
APPLICATIONS DUE BY MAY 24TH AT NOON

LIT Program (Leader-In-Training), Formerly CIT Program
Ages 13-16 by May 24, 2024

Thank you for your interest in Peabody Recreation Department’s Leader in Training (LIT) program! Being an LIT is a challenging and rewarding responsibility. All LIT applicants should be interested in working with children and possess maturity, flexibility, a strong work ethic, and the ability to have fun. Be sure that you are willing and prepared to meet the challenges presented by this position.

The LIT (Leader-in-Training) program is designed to be the next step towards becoming a responsible leader and caregiver for children. This program will provide a hands-on learning experience that will allow teens ages 13-16 to further develop leadership skills that can be used throughout life. Our LIT program teaches management and leadership skills and can provide basic training in such skills as first aid, group leadership, time management, and a variety of childcare skills. Our LIT programs can lead to leadership opportunities at school, in extracurricular activities and at future jobs; however, there is no guarantee that once the LIT has successfully completed the program, that he or she will be hired by our department.

The LIT program is an educational program, with a curriculum designed to develop the people and technical skills necessary to be an effective leader. It is not "working" at the program. An LIT is still technically a participant, and therefore, bound by many of the same rules and restrictions as regular participants. We require that LITs pay the LIT tuition upon acceptance into the program and attend the program during regular program hours. Since the LIT program is a training program, LITs are not paid, nor is a job at the completion of the program assured.

LIT acceptance is competitive, and only available to a limited number of applicants. It is important that the LIT candidate shows initiative and calls the recreation department on his or her own to request the application materials, if needed. He or she should then carefully complete all of the application materials, and return the packet to the department in the time allotted. All essay-type questions should be in the applicant’s own words and neatly typed or handwritten. The formal interview may take place in person or via Google Meets, and candidates should dress appropriately.

Preference will be given to participants who have participated in our programs before, who have a strong application, and/or who have a strong interview.

To apply:
1. Register below for the program.
2. Complete the entire application by May 24th at noon
3. Wait to hear from the L.I.T. Coordinator to schedule an interview.
4. Once accepted as an L.I.T, we will register you for the specific session and location and send payment instructions.
 
LIT’s can rank specific Programs on their application. We do our best to place all LITs in preferred locations, but please keep in mind that spaces are limited at each site per session. First choice is not guaranteed.

PROGRAMS, LOCATIONS, & TIMES
1.  Outdoor Adventures at Brooksby Farm 8:45A-3P
2. Tanners Park Program at Jubilee Park (West School) 8:15A-2:45P
3. Tanners Park Program at Connolly Park (Formerly at James St/Center School) 8:15A-2:45P
4. Tanners Park Program at Lake St. Park (McCarthy School) 8:15A-2:45P
5. Tanners Park Program at Carroll Savage Park (South School) 8:15A-2:45P
6. Tiny Tanners Park Program at Burke School 8:45A-12:00P

SESSIONS
Session A: June 24th-July 3rd (No program July 4 or 5th)
Session B: July 8th-19th       
Session C: July 22nd-August 2nd        
Session D: August 5th- August 16th

Cost:
Brooksby Outdoor Adventures and Any Parks Program:
Session 1: $120; Session 2-4 $150
Tiny Tanners:
Session 1: $88; Session 2-4 $110
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Additional Forms and Files:
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LIT - Leaders In Training 2024 
13y - 16y N/A MTuWThF  06/24/2024 - 08/16/2024
08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
TBA 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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