Tween Retreat LIT Application 2025

Leader In Training Application

Crestfield Camp and Conference Center
We love that you are interested in being a Leader in Training at our Tween Retreat at Crestfield!

Here's some things you should know before you apply:
- You must be at least 15 AND in 10th grade to qualify.
- There are a limited number of LIT spots available.
- LITs must plan for their own transportation to and from camp.
- LITs must be able to be on site at Crestfield from Friday 28 at 6pm until Sunday March 2 at 1pm. (*Note that the Tweens will only be there from Saturday morning until Sunday morning. This is because the LITs will have some additional planning and debriefing responsibilities.)
- A video call interview may be a part of the interview process.
- If you are accepted into the program, there is a $50 charge to participate that will cover your food expenses for the weekend.
What can you expect to do in your role as an LIT?
- You're primary responsibilty will be to work with the adults in charge of the recreational activities at this retreat.
- You will work with these adults and the other LITs to plan skits, games, and other fun for the Tweens.
- You will be a role model for the Tweens.
- You will help with with Dining Hall clean-up.
- You can look for ways that you can uniquly give to the Crestfield community. Whether you have skills as an athlete, a musician, an artist, or even if you are just a loud person, Crestfield is a place where you can share your gifts.
- You can look for opportunities to connect with the Tweens and build relationships with them.
- You can get to know your fellow LITs because they are likely kids whose values are similar to yours. Sometimes the peers we work with at camp end up being our lifelong friends.
- As an LIT, you are a student and a mentee. Look for the adults around you who you would like to use as a model for your own life and ministry. Watch them in action. Talk to them. Learn from them.
If you are still interested in applying for this adventure, please fill out the form below. We will be in touch soon!
The Basics
Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
What is the name of your home church?*
How did you find out about the LIT program?*
What High School do you attend?*
Name of Parent or Guardian*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number of Parent or Guardian*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email of Parent or Guardian*
example@example.com
Note to Parent or Guardian: If your child is accepted into the LIT program, you will need to fill out an additional registration form for them that includes medical information and a liability release. We will email this form to you at the email address provided above and it will need to be returned to us by February 19th.
Availability
Will you be able to arrange transportation to arrive at camp by 6pm on Friday February 28th?

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Will you be able to arrange transportation to depart from camp at 1pm on Sunday March 2nd?

yesmaybeno
Do you know of any reason you would need to leave camp between the two times listed above?

yesmaybeno
Interests and Experience
List extracurricular activities you have been involved with in middle school and high school. *
List paid work experience that you have had.*
List volunteer work you have done. *
List ways you spend your free time.*
Tell about experience you have had working with children and/or younger teens. *
Going a Little Deeper
Tell about a difficult experience you have had in your life and how you grew as a person because of it.
Tell about a time you experienced conflict with another person. Was the conflict resolved? How?
Tell a little about your spiritual life and why you feel called apply to this LIT program.
References

Please provide 2 references whom we can contact to learn more about you. All references should be non-relatives over the age of 18. Coaches, pastors, employers, neighbors, and teachers all make excellent references. It is a good idea to let your references know ahead of time that we will probably be calling them. If it is possible for you to list people who are involved regularly at Crestfield as your references, that would be helpful.

Reference 1
Name*

First NameLast Name
Relationship*
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com

Reference 2
Name*

First NameLast Name
Relationship*
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com

We look forward to reviewing your application!

If you have questions before you hear from us, please reach out to Renee at renee@crestfieldcc.org.
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Leader In Training Application

The Basics

Availability

Interests and Experience

Going a Little Deeper

References