Leadership Development Programs

Mo-Ranch Summer Camps offer two different Leadership Development Programs for our campers that have aged out of our Summer Camp Programming; the Leaders in Training (L.I.T.) & Counselors in Training (C.I.T.) Programs. 

The L.I.T. and C.I.T. programs are three-week intensive leadership programs designed in a way for past Mo-Ranch campers to grow in leadership, spirituality and confidence. These programs go far beyond what it takes to be a great camp counselor, and instead focuses on what it takes to be a GREAT person.

We raise the expectation level of what 16 and 17-year-old’s can and should do and we challenge them in ways that will benefit them for decades to come. If you are looking for more than just your average leadership program, these programs will be perfect for you!

Eligibility Requirements

Leaders in Training (L.I.T.):

Campers must be 16 by June 1  of the year attending the program. 

Each camper must have three character references from a non-family member, such as a teacher, coach, youth pastor, mentor, etc.

 Counselors in Training (C.I.T.):

Campers must be 17 by June 1 of the year attending the program and must have completed the LIT Program or equivalent. Campers may not participate in the LDP program once they have reached the age of 18. 

Each camper must have three character references from a non-family member, such as a teacher, coach, youth pastor, mentor, etc.

What is the difference between L.I.T and C.I.T?

As a L.I.T. camper, you help out at camp by serving meals, distributing snacks and sorting mail.

You work with the Leadership Development Program coordinator and head counselors to determine your skills, talk about faith and learn about servant leadership. When you finish your LIT session, the LDP coordinator reviews your performance to recommend you for CIT Program the following year.

In this next step you will learn to shadow counselors and focus on the principles and foundations of what it takes to be a Mo-Ranch Summer Camp Counselor through assisting staff in hands-on activities, Bible studies, group management, mentorship and programming. If you are ready to experience camp in a different way, apply for an LDP position.

All forms can be found on the CampMinder Registration Platform under the Forms Dashboard.  Please be sure to complete all forms by May 1 of your camper’s attending year, as there are limited spots available for these Leadership Development Programs.

For information about 2023 please contact Nicole Conner by calling 800-460-4401 ext. 234 

2023 Leaders in Training (L.I.T.)

Campers are required to be 16 by June 1^st of their attending year.

L.I.T. – Session 1 – Sunday, June 2– Saturday, June 22 (Three weeks): $1,600.00

L.I.T. – Session 2 – Sunday, June 23 – Saturday, July 13 (Three weeks): $1,600.00

2023 Counselors in Training (C.I.T.)

Campers are required to be 17 by June 1^st of their attending year.

Campers are required to have completed the L.I.T. program or equivalent.

C.I.T. – Session 1 – Sunday, June 2 – Saturday, June 22 (Three weeks): $650.00

C.I.T. – Session 2 – Sunday, June 23 – Saturday, July 14 (Three weeks): $650.00

Additional Registration Information

There are only a limited number of spaces available for each program, so you are highly encouraged to submit your application at your earliest availability and encourage your references to do the same as well.  If you are accepted and your preferred session is already full, you will be added to the waiting list with a deposit.  If accepted into the program, you will receive instructions on how to proceed with payment and enrollment.

Completed applications and references will be reviewed and processed as they are received.

References may be submitted to Nicole Conner at naconner@moranch.com.

For access to the necessary forms, email Nicole Conner at naconner@moranch.com