Registration for the Pre-Leadership Camper Program opens on October 15th, 2026. Pre-Leadership campers do not need to submit an application in order to register for the program.

PLC programs are designed for campers ages 13-14

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All campers interested in our Counsellor Skills Development Programs must submit a Leadership Application for consideration. Applications close on November 5th, 2025 at 4pm. To apply, sign-in to the online portal and select “Leadership Applications”. All campers accepted into the program will be able to register following their acceptance to the program.

CSD Programs are designed for campers ages 15-16

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All campers interested in our Leader in Training Programs must submit a Leadership Application for consideration. Applications close on November 5th, 2025 at 4pm. To apply, sign-in to the online portal and select “Leadership Applications”. All campers accepted into the program will be able to register following their acceptance to the program.

LIT programs are designed for campers ages 16-17

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To apply for leadership programs at Camp Kawartha:

1. Determine your program preferences. The application will ask you to rank them from most interested to least interested. Families should consult our summer camp team if they have any questions about our program offerings.
2. Log in to the Registration Portal or create a new account. This is where the application will go live on October 15th. While you wait for the application to open, you can ensure all your family details and contact information are correct.
3. Complete the Personal Statement Piece portion of the application, and email to leadershipapplications@campkawartha.ca 
4. Under ‘Leadership Applications’, complete the online application portion of the application, and ensure you have fully submitted it through the campbrain registration portal. 
5. Wait to hear back!

We are happy to provide accomodations to the application process for any camper who requires it. If you think this may apply to your child, please reach out to our team and we will be happy to help!

Please note: Incomplete or late applications may not be considered for a spot in our leadership programs. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the program to submitting a full application by the deadline. All leadership acceptances are at the discresion of our Leadership Admissions committee, and cannot under any circumstance be guaranteed. 

Timeline for CSD & LIT Applications

• October 15th – an email will be sent out to parents of previous year campers turning 14-17 notifying you that applications are available online (please be sure parent emails are correct in your online household account)
• Wednesday, November 5th – Application deadline (applications will be accepted after this date, but priority will be given to applications who make deadline.)
• Week of November 17th – Decisions of CSD & LIT Applications. Successful applicants will be called and all candidates will be followed-up with by e-mail.
• If application is approved, deadline for accepting is December 1st, 2025 (requires completion of registration and paying a deposit to secure one’s placement). Options for the balance include paying in full upon registration or in postdated installments.

Application Evaluation

In reviewing the leadership applications, our process of evaluation and selection is based on 4 things:

1. The application – we read the application and base its merit on the abilities to answer each question and how it ties into the program.
2. Past Evaluations – past Camp Kawartha evaluations from our staff help us determine if the applicant is prepared for the leadership program. More recent camp evaluations carry the most weight.
3. Oral evaluation – staff may be consulted who have worked with the applicant for additional information.
4. Leadership suitability – based on the above, has the applicant demonstrated they are prepared to endure the challenges of the leadership program, will they be a positive influence to the dynamics of the group.

We wish to assist you with the process if you require clarity so feel free to email our summer camp registrar at sarah@campkawartha.ca

Please note: Incomplete or late applications may not be considered for a spot in our leadership programs. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the program to submitting a full application by the deadline. All leadership acceptances are at the discresion of our Leadership Admissions committee, and cannot under any circumstance be guaranteed. 

Volunteer Opportunity for LIT/WLIT Graduates

Both the LIT and WLIT programs are equivalent training programs to being considered for staff hiring the following summer.

All successful LIT and W-LIT participants will be invited to work as volunteer counsellors during our Nature Camp (Session N). This will give the applicants a valuable chance to use the skills they have acquired. Most Session N volunteers use these volunteer hours (80 hours total) to meet their high school graduation requirements.