The Leaders in Training (LIT) Program is designed for youth who will be entering 9th & 10th grade in the fall of 2026. This program is perfect for youth looking for a leadership development opportunity while still experiencing a summer at camp. LITs spend their time participating in camp activities, developing leadership skills, providing service in the community, taking part in field trips, and assisting counselors with a variety of responsibilities around camp. On Fridays, each LIT will assist a Traditional Program group and co-lead games and special events. All LIT campers have a virtual interview prior to camp to learn more about their goals and interests for the summer. (This is great practice for their future employment!)
| 2026 Daily Schedule | |
| 8:20 – 8:40 am | Drop Off |
| 8:40 – 9:10 am | Morning Flag (raise flag, songs, and announcements) |
| 9:10 – 12:15 pm | Morning Rotations: LITs will either assist counselors with morning rotations for younger campers, enjoy day trips focused on service, or participate in LIT rotations focused on employment skill building or healthy fun designed for young teens.
Campers will have a break in the morning for a snack brought from home. |
| 12:15 – 12:55 pm | Lunch (brought from home) LITs will either eat with their assigned counselor group or with their peers as an LIT group. |
| 12:55 – 2:40 pm | Afternoon Choice Activities |
| 2:40 – 3:25 pm | PM Snack (provided by HPR) Group Time Caper (including serving snack to the rest of camp) |
| 3:25 – 4:00 pm | Afternoon Flag (lower flag, songs, announcements, and daily awards) |
| 4:00 – 4:30 pm | Pick Up |
*Extended Day hours are available starting at 7:20 am (Monday – Friday) and ending at 5:30 pm (Monday – Thursday).
Available sessions and fees available on the L.I.T. Fees page.
For more information regarding our Leader in Training (LIT) program, you can view our 2026 Parent Handbook.
HPR will be closed Friday, July 3rd 2026.
Additional Leaders In Training Program Information
LIT’s will typically go on two bike trips from camp per session. Campers are asked to bring and use a bike from home. If campers don’t have a bike to use, camp has extra bikes they can utilize.
LIT’s will participate in offsite field trips or volunteering trips during their session(s). Dates and locations will be announced a few weeks prior to the start of camp.
Two overnight camping experiences will be offered during the summer, during Sessions 1 & 4.
Special Events During Each Session
Session 1
LIT 2 Night Offsite Kayak Trip & Overnight: Tuesday – Thursday, June 16th-18th on the Namekagon River
Counselor Talent Show: Friday, June 26th
Session 2
Camper Talent Show: Friday, July 10th
Session 3
Meals from the Heart Penny Wars Fundraiser and Meal Packing
Session 4
LIT Overnight: Monday, August 3rd at Hidden Pines Ranch
HPR Play: Thursday, August 6th
Event dates are subject to change due to scheduling needs, weather forecast, etc.
“[My daughter] has had a fantastic summer at HPR. She is sad to see it coming to an end. You provide such a wonderful environment for the kids. The character-building, along with the pushing of personal limits and challenges that come along with camp have made a huge impact on her. Being an L.I.T. provided a great transition year for [her] – she sees herself more as a leader/helper now than as a child. I am not sure what her summer would have been like without HPR, but I know it was a lot more fun – and she is a better person for having been to HPR. We are glad you are here making such an impact on so many kids!”
– Parents of an LIT camper returning for her 8th summer at camp