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Youth Services Leaders in Training program for development of leadership skills and confidence building.

The Leaders in Training (LIT) program is designed for youth aged 13-17 to develop leadership skills and gain valuable practical experience while having fun with children. It allows youth to give back to their community and earn leadership hours for school.

A Leader In Training supports City of Edmonton recreation leaders to run summer programs for children.

Leaders in Training Experience

The Leaders in Training program provides an opportunity for youth to register into a specific 2 week block, where they will be given excellent training as well as a placement to try out new skills in a practical way. 

LIT Registration

We are closed for the season.

Register for Leaders in Training

Training Outline and Overview

Summer Program Training

The first Monday training session of your LIT Program (Optional if you've already completed it once this summer)

Skills You Will Learn:

  • Behaviour Management
  • Risk Management
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Sports and Games
  • Songs
  • Program Planning
  • Intro to Leadership
  • Communication Skills
  • Confidentiality

Requirements:

  • Must be registered for 1 LIT Program: 2 full weeks
  • Must be 13-17 years of age at start of program
  • Must attend 2 days of training, per registered program

Professional Development Training

The second Monday training session of your LIT Program (Mandatory for every LIT program you sign up for this summer)

Skills You Will Learn:

  • Leadership
  • Professionalism
  • Peer Mentoring
  • Resume Building
  • Interview Skills
  • Communication and Listening

Requirements:

  • Must have completed Level 1 - LIT Basics
  • Must have completed at least 1 week of programming on-site
  • Plan at least 2 activities, for example, a game, song, craft, to share/lead at training
  • Help lead training - when ready

LIT Practical Experience Opportunities

LIT practical experience takes place Tuesdays - Fridays, unless it is a short week (it will then be Wednesday-Friday).

Green Shack Playground

green shack building in park

Program Type: Free, Drop-in Programs
Locations: Neighbourhood Parks

Be active and experience a variety of arts, games, sports, and free play! Gain experience working with 6-12 year-olds in a fun and flexible setting.

Learn More About Green Shacks Program

Day Camps

diverse children running in park

Program Type: Registered Programs

Locations: Recreation Centres, River Valley Parks, City Arts Centre, John Janzen Nature Centre, Muttart Conservatory and the John Walter Museum.

Gain experience working with children ages 4-12 years old in a week-long themed program. Be active and experience a variety of activities including sports, drama, science and more.

Note: For registered camps, LITs must be 2 years older than the camp's oldest listed participant age.

Learn More About Registered Day Camps

Appreciation Event

The City of Edmonton thanks you for your interest in supporting our summer programs.

All Leaders in Training are invited to an end-of-summer party as a thank-you for:

  • Arriving on time for your placements and volunteering for the full program
  • Treating others kindly and with respect
  • Growing and maturing in your leadership roles

Resources

Nîkâniw Indigenous Youth Leadership Program

Youth After School Program

Leisure Access Program

Summer Child and Youth Pass

Contact Us

Leaders in Training Program

Telephone 311