LIT PROGRAM
leaders in training ☆ amplify juniors + seniors
We know that teens are more than capable of taking the reins, creating incredible work, and effecting serious change. But, does anyone else just hear “the death of fun” when parents and teachers wax on about “responsibility”..? Welcome to our interpretation of LEADERSHIP: growth and confidence-building as it should be. Our intentional leader-in-training (LIT) program within Amplify is going to blow your mind this summer.
While this program takes place within Amplify, LITs are really completing a unique capstone program full of decision-making, special privileges, skill-building, and hands-on mentorship—both receiving and giving it! The dedicated mentor guides LITs through targeted leadership training in the form of challenging electives, personalized check-ins, and more. LITs even plan and lead their very own electives for younger campers.
Offered at no additional cost to attending Amplify, plus earn 40 hours of community service & letters of recommendation
Real-world skills like leading classes, analyzing project success…stick that on the ole’ résumé & watch jaws drop
Work with your LIT cohort to complete a capstone project together
Special leadership electives & overnight rite of passage trip to SANTA CRUZ ISLAND just for LITs
“Zadie is an incredible role model. I’ve seen her step into leadership roles—both when asked to and by choice—with grace, patience, and kindness time and time again…
She possesses qualities I don’t see in many youth today, qualities that make her a great leader in every sense of the word. Knowing her has given me so much real hope for the future.” —Marley, Instructor, about one incredible camper-turned-LIT-turned-staff
but wait…there’s more!
Becoming the unstoppable leader you truly are does not mean saying goodbye to fun. We’ve cracked the code to having the time of our lives while welcoming personal growth, and we can’t wait to share it with you this summer!
Proven, advanced skills related to networking/building relationships, leading groups, teamwork & staying true to personal ethics, to name a few
Dedicated program mentor & other experts providing targeted leadership training & personalized feedback on your journey to leading your own clubs, zines, even fully fledged companies 😱 (we aren’t bluffing when we insist y’all can do ANYTHING)
Plenty of free time to make up handshakes with your new best friends & counselors, do karaoke to your fav Billie Eilish song & kick it by the pool
Rewarding challenges to flex your leadership muscles: lead morning assemblies, plan Friday night dance parties, plan & teach your own unique elective for younger campers, work towards your cohort’s professional capstone project
Special off-campus leadership trips & advanced electives designed to push your artistic skills & leadership development to the next level—don’t worry, there’s no fear of judgment or failure to be found anywhere around here, we checked
meet the expert: alyssa
Currently a full-time consultant for a Los Angeles end-to-end technology consulting firm, Alyssa strategizes, advises, designs, develops, and integrates innovative solutions to make all businesses run better. When she’s not using her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from USC to make the world of media and entertainment run more smoothly, she’s an avid a cappella singer, photographer, and painter. She was even the Treasurer, Social Chair, and Public Relations Chair for USC’s competitive co-ed a cappella group, UnderSCore. She has also been thrilled to contribute as the VP of External Events for Jumpstart Reading Club, a national organization committed to closing the literacy gap between children of different socio-economic statuses. Alyssa’s been making our team stronger, smarter, and better in every way since 2019.
we proudly base our programs and curriculum on the GIRLS LEADERSHIP model
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