LIT Program | Ages 11+ | 100 hours
3 days/week until 5pm
January 12 -June 26, 2026
$600 (or $200 deposit & $100/month February 1st-May 1st)
The Leaders in Training Program (LIT) extensively trains and supports youth looking to grow both their leadership skills working with others and children, and also develop self-confidence and life skills in a workplace. Participants will attend training sessions in professionalism, child development, leadership and workplace skills throughout their time in the program, with various opportunities to practise and be mentored in applying these skills and more. Participants will work alongside our Child Care Leaders to both observe and practise a range of skill from leading activities, working with young children, and maintaining equipment and space. They will receive opportunities for guidance, activity planning, team meetings, self-reflection and evaluations. During their time in the program, participants will need to maintain an accurate and organized record of their notes, hours and activity planning -further developing their work place and independence skills. Upon successful completion of all LIT aspects of the program, participants will receive a certificate of completion and be eligible to register in the LEAD program.
*LIT behaviour expectations must be upheld to remain registered/complete program
For LIT, applicants must:
-be keen and committed to the leadership learning process
-demonstrate consistent respect and kindness as expectations of the program
LEAD ProgramAs many days per week as you'd like until 5pm
January 12 -June 26, 2026
$100
The Leaders Exploring and Discovering Program (LEAD) is the second level of Leaders in Training. To become LEAD, you must successfully complete the Leaders in Training summer program. LEAD participants are expected to take on additional duties, act as role models and peer mentors for the LIT’s, as well as complete refresher training and workshops, as needed, throughout their time to further support their skills and knowledge. Upon successful maintenance of their LEAD Passport, participants are eligible to receive a reference letter and are welcomed back as a volunteer for any VVA programming.
*LEAD Program pre-requisite includes needing to complete LIT program prior, regardless of age.
*LEAD behaviour expectations must be upheld to remain registered
For LEAD, applicants must:
-be keen and committed to the leadership process, and the continual learning that goes along with it!
-demonstrate consistent respect and kindness as expectations of the program
