Summer
Leaders In Training Program
Summer Program Leader In Training Opportunities
Each year as we gear up for our Summer Program at Open Window School, we are looking for interested middle & high school students to support the excellent summer programs as Leaders In Training (LITs). Some LITs are older siblings, current OWS students, or OWS alumni, and others come from the greater Eastside community. We welcome applications from all who are interested. Participation in the application process is not a guarantee of placement in the program. A maximum of 20 students will be selected to participate in this program.
The Open Window Summer Leader In Training (LIT) Program is designed to teach students transferable leadership & professional skills through the lens of working at a summer camp. By the end of the program, LITs will have comprehensive classroom experience as a mentor to students and an assistant to teachers. LITs are campers with leadership responsibilities and can have a profound impact on a student’s experience. Under the guidance of the LIT Director, LITs will attend training sessions, model positive camp behavior, discuss what leadership and professionalism mean, undergo performance evaluations, build specific skills such as resume-writing and interviewing, participate in self-evaluations, and provide general camp support as needed. Upon successful completion of the program, LIT hours will be validated as volunteer hours in order to meet any school requirements.
Meet Your LIT Director!
Meet Your LIT Director!
Hello all! My name is Babu Chatterjee, and this is my third year working at the OWS Summer Program following a lifetime of loving camp. I am so excited to be your LIT Director this summer! As an associate teacher and advisor in the OWS Middle School, I have seen firsthand the impact that a commitment to leadership can have on teenagers and young adults. Working alongside the Summer and Auxiliary teams to revamp this program with that focus has been incredibly exciting!
If you have any questions about the LIT Program this summer, or any interest in geography, music, or American history, don’t hesitate to reach out to me at babuc@ows.org. 2025 is going to be the best summer ever!!
How to Apply:
- All applicants must be willing to commit to a total of 3 weeks during the Summer Program as noted below.
- Week 1 (June 30- July 3) – full-day group training on Leadership and how to be an effective LIT.
- Option 1 OR 2:
- Weeks 2 and 3 (July 7-11 and July 14-18)
- Weeks 4 and 5 (July 21-25 and July 28-August 1)
To complete the application, click here and fill out the Microsoft Form.
To be considered for the program, applicants must complete the Microsoft Form by Friday, March 7.
To be considered for the program, applicants must complete the Microsoft Form by Friday, March 7.
Applicants who submit their completed application will hear from the LIT Director to set up times to volunteer in aftercare. Interviews will be held after applicants volunteer.
Applicants must volunteer twice in aftercare by Wednesday, April 2.
Applicants will be notified if they are accepted or not by Friday, April 4.
The LIT Director will register successful applicants into the program and communicate registration details with the parent/guardian.
Successful applicants will attend a mandatory two-hour training on Saturday, May 4 from 11:00-1:00.
Next Steps
Applicants who have completed the steps above will be contacted to set up an interview (by Zoom or in person) with the LIT Director. Interviews must be completed by the end of March.
The OWS Summer LIT Standards of Conduct agreement will be given to applicants at the interview. This form must be completed and turned in to the LIT Director at the first volunteer session for After Care.
Applicants must volunteer twice in aftercare by Wednesday, April 2.
Applicants will be notified if they are accepted or not by Friday, April 4.
The LIT Director will register successful applicants into the program and communicate registration details with the parent/guardian.
Successful applicants will attend a mandatory two-hour training on Saturday, May 4 from 11:00-1:00.
Next Steps
Applicants who have completed the steps above will be contacted to set up an interview (by Zoom or in person) with the LIT Director. Interviews must be completed by the end of March.
The OWS Summer LIT Standards of Conduct agreement will be given to applicants at the interview. This form must be completed and turned in to the LIT Director at the first volunteer session for After Care.
Following the completion of the interview, applicants will be scheduled to volunteer twice in our Open Window School After Care Program. Volunteer shifts should be completed by Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
Applicants will be notified if they are accepted or not by Friday, April 4, 2025.
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L.I.T Fees:
- $300 Tuition for 3 weeks
The LIT fee covers the cost of group training sessions and one-to-one guidance LITs will receive from the LIT Director.
Responsibilities
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Understand, embody, and promote the OWS Bobcat Virtues.
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Commit to being the best leader you can as an LIT, every day.
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Attend and participate in all trainings, educational sessions, and LIT meetings.
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Proactively assist teachers and engage with students and classroom activities.
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Assist with transitions, snack times, and recesses for classrooms.
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Report any concerns to the LIT Director or the Summer Program Director.
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