LIT Application 2026
Thank you for your interest in being an LIT at Camp Newaygo! Please fill out this form to the best of your ability. You are able to save the form and come back to it later, please note your session ID number. Once you complete a section of the form and hit next, you are able to go back to the previous sections. If you have any issues while filling this out please contact Lilka, lespinosa@campnewaygo.org.
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Your Email (THIS IS WHAT WE WILL USE TO CONTACT YOU, SO PLEASE MAKE SURE IT IS PROFESSIONAL, YOUR PERSONAL EMAIL, AND YOU CHECK IT)
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Your Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
Address
Street Address
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City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
Emergency Contact
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I Identify my Gender as
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How did you hear about Camp Newaygo?
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Are you interested in the Pictured Rocks Backpacking Trip (June 21-25) for $510
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Do you qualify for scholarship assistance (your family's household income qualifies you for free or reduced lunch), and will you be applying for a scholarship? (For Pictured Rocks Trip)
Yes, I am applying for a scholarship
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Are you interested in Lifeguard Training June 7-12 with Camp Newaygo Staff? Note: CPR/First Aid Training is required and will be provided during LIT Training.
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Education
Please provide the school's name, city and the dates attended
High School
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What are your plans after high school?
Other Education
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Summer Camp Experiences
Please describe any camp experience you have had (Please provide the camp's name, # of years as a camper, # of years on staff, any positions held, and supervisor/director)
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Employment, Volunteer, or Relevant Experience
Please provide information about your most recent employment or volunteer experience (organization, position, responsibilities).
Additional relevant employment or volunteering.
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Non - Family References
Please list two people who have knowledge of your character, experience, and abilities. NO FAMILY MEMBERS PLEASE. Please send each of these references this web page to fill your reference form for you: https://forms.gle/WMuHDGDKzwhhqkcH8
Reference #1 (Please provide your reference's name, email and relationship to you)
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Reference #2 ( Please provide your reference's name, email and relationship to you)
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Skills and interests
Please rate your interest and skill in teaching the following activities. After each activity provide any additional information or specific details. 1 = Unable to participate 2 = Little or no experience, able to participate at a recreational level 3 = Some experience 4 = Able to assist with instruction; working towards certifications or have experience 5 = Able to instruct unsupervised; have certification or experience teaching activity
List any languages other than English you are fluent in.
Arts and Crafts: Rate your skill level, 1 being unable to participate, 2 being little or no experience, to 5 being you could lead this activity
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At Camp Newaygo we offer classes in pottery, dark room photography, fashion design, painting, general arts and crafts, fiber arts (cross stich, knitting, etc.), drawing, origami, and much more. Please describe your experience with these and other arts and crafts.
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Sports and Activities: Rate your skill level, 1 being unable to participate, 2 being little or no experience, to 5 being you could lead this activity
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At Camp Newaygo we teach sports and activities such as archery, fencing, tennis, volleyball, gymnastics, cheer, yoga, ultimate frisbee, and basketball. Please describe your experience with these and other sports.
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Sports and Activities: Rate your skill level, 1 being unable to participate, 2 being little or no experience, to 5 being you could lead this activity
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At Camp Newaygo we offer classes in water activities such as canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddle-boarding, fishing, sailing, wind surfing, swimming, and water aerobics. Please describe your experience with these and other water activities.
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Performance Arts: Rate your skill level, 1 being unable to participate, 2 being little or no experience, to 5 being you could lead this activity
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At Camp Newaygo we offer classes in performance such as improv, dance, guitar, ukulele, and drumming. Staff also lead songs and dress up in costume to lead evening program. Please describe your experience with these and other performance-based activities.
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Wilderness Skills: Rate your skill level, 1 being unable to participate, 2 being little or no experience, to 5 being you could lead this activity
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Camp Newaygo offers classes in fire building, shelter building, and outdoor cooking. Counselors also lead overnights and off-site trips that require skills such as tent camping, backpacking, canoeing, and Leave no Trace. Please describe your experience with these and other wilderness skills.
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Please list any other areas in which you can teach or you would be interested in learning how to teach:
Please list any of your current certifications and their expiration dates (i.e. First Aid, CPR, WFA, WSI, Life Guarding, Canoeing, etc.):
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Personal Statement
Why do you want to be an LIT at Camp Newaygo?
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The LIT experience is a chance to give back to Camp Newaygo. LITs that succeed in this program understand that this experience is very different than participating as a camper at Camp Newaygo. Tell us why you are ready to no longer be a camper at Camp Newaygo.
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What reservations, if any, do you have about being an LIT at Camp Newaygo?
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Camp Newaygo staff will review your application after applications close on March 2026. Please expect an email (at the address you provided) regarding next steps in the process.
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