This is our one weekend-a-month Leader-in-Training (LIT) Apprenticeship.
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Leadership Training
The Leader-in-Training (LIT) Apprenticeship is an educational experience designed for youth exploring outdoor leadership and community connection. As students practice Trackers skills, experienced Guides mentor them in teamwork, communication, and stewardship. Choose the Apprenticeship that inspires you:
Option: Rangers Leader-in-Training (LIT) Apprenticeship Train as a Shadow Ranger, developing tracking, stealth, awareness, and archery skills. Learn to care for the village and natural world through bushcraft and outdoor arts.
Option: Mariners Leader-in-Training (LIT) Apprenticeship Explore waterways through fishing and boating. Build outdoor expedition and navigation skills under staff mentorship while learning teamwork, safety, and stewardship.
Option: Realms Leader-in-Training (LIT) Apprenticeship Become a Realms-Master-in-Training. Create imaginative, nature-connected stories and adventures rooted in Trackers Lore, teamwork, and creative leadership.
Option: Trackers Leader-in-Training (LIT) Apprenticeship Experience all Trackers Guilds. Practice archery, wilderness survival, fishing, foraging, and lore under mentor guidance while learning to serve the next generation of Trackers.
Leadership Skills
Leader-in-Training (LIT) Apprentices develop leadership through guided, hands-on experiences. They practice responsibility, collaboration, and communication while learning from mentors and Guides. Under supervision, they connect with and inspire younger Trackers—passing on curiosity and care within a structured, educational setting.
Bonus Leader-in-Training (LIT) Summer Camps
Leader-in-Training (LIT) Apprentices receive four optional free weeks of Leader-in-Training Summer Camps with their annual tuition.
Expectations
Leader-in-Training (LIT) Apprentices model kindness, awareness, and teamwork as part of our Code of Care. They participate in supervised mentorship settings—never as staff or substitutes—and focus on learning and growth. Meeting expectations ensures a positive experience and future opportunities; if not, participation may be reassessed to support the group’s well-being.
Our Team
Experienced Trackers Mentors lead this program. Each day, they help students build deeper connections with each other, their community, and nature.
- Expertise in mentoring and Trackers skills.
- Low student-to-guide ratio facilitating personal, team-based learning.
- Background checked with First Aid & CPR certification.
- Trained in outdoor safety and the Trackers Earth curriculum.
Our Place
For Apprenticeships, we use buses or vans to journey from our drop site to authentic wilderness locations, featuring local forests, farms, and fishing spots. Each site is unique, specifically chosen for the day's activity, bringing kids to incredible places where they can both learn and grow in the skills Trackers teaches.
How It Works
Apprenticeships meet one weekend a month from fall to spring for a total of 9 field days plus Graduation. Each gathering includes guided outdoor learning, team building, and leadership practice under staff supervision. Multiple schedule options are available to support family flexibility.
Returning Apprentices rejoin their group by selecting the schedule with their Fellowship name. New Apprentices may register for any available group within their age range.
Day Schedule
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM: Drop-off
9:15 AM: Journey to the Forest
Field Site: Outdoor Adventures
2:20 PM: Journey Returns
2:20 PM – 2:30 PM: Pick-up
Tuition
Reserve your spot with a $50 non-refundable deposit. Remaining tuition is divided into ten monthly payments of $73 beginning August 31. Tuition covers all instruction, materials, transportation, and mentor guidance.
Need Financial Help? Scholarships ranging from 5%–15% are available. Learn more or apply.
Please Note: Leadership-in-Training tuition is discounted to make Outdoor Education and Leadership learning more accessible. LITs are campers in a leadership-focused program and do not have staff duties or responsibilities.
Have Questions?
Our Family Success Team is happy to help with scheduling, payments, or placement questions.
Choose Your Schedule
9 Field Days 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
+ Graduation May 8, 2027
Join the Fellowship schedule that aligns with your program theme.
Note: Some program themes have 2 or more schedule options.
Schedule Options
Saturdays
Rangers LIT
Fellowship Coyote
- September 12, 2026 - Field Day
- October 3, 2026- Field Day
- October 24, 2026- Field Day
- November 21, 2026 - Field Day
- January 9, 2027 - Field Day
- January 30, 2027 - Field Day
- March 6, 2027 - Field Day
- February 27, 2027 - Field Day
- March 20, 2027 - Field Day
- May 8, 2027 - Graduation Day
Sundays
Trackers LIT
Fellowship Wolf
- September 13, 2026 - Field Day
- October 4, 2026- Field Day
- October 25, 2026- Field Day
- November 22, 2026 - Field Day
- January 10, 2027 - Field Day
- January 31, 2027 - Field Day
- February 28, 2027 - Field Day
- March 21, 2027 - Field Day
- May 2, 2027 - Field Day
- May 8, 2027 - Graduation Day
Saturdays
Realms LIT
Fellowship Hawk
- September 19, 2026 - Field Day
- October 10, 2026 - Field Day
- November 7, 2026 - Field Day
- December 5, 2026 - Field Day
- January 16, 2027 - Field Day
- February 6, 2027 - Field Day
- March 6, 2027 - Field Day
- April 17, 2027 - Field Day
- May 15 2027 - Field Day
- May 8, 2027 - Graduation Day
Sundays
Mariners LIT
Fellowship Salmon
- September 20, 2026 - Field Day
- October 11, 2026 - Field Day
- November 8, 2026 - Field Day
- December 6, 2026 - Field Day
- January 17, 2027 - Field Day
- February 7, 2027 - Field Day
- March 7, 2027 - Field Day
- April 18, 2027 - Field Day
- May 16 2027 - Field Day
- May 8, 2027 - Graduation Day
Saturdays
Trackers LIT
Fellowship Bear
- September 26, 2026 - Field Day
- October 17, 2026 - Field Day
- November 14, 2026 - Field Day
- December 12, 2026 - Field Day
- January 23, 2027 - Field Day
- February 13, 2027 - Field Day
- March 13, 2027 - Field Day
- April 24, 2027 - Field Day
- May 22, 2027 - Field Day
- May 8, 2027 - Graduation Day
Sundays
Rangers LIT
Fellowship Fox
- September 27, 2026 - Field Day
- October 18, 2026 - Field Day
- November 15, 2026 - Field Day
- December 13, 2026 - Field Day
- January 24, 2027 - Field Day
- February 14, 2027 - Field Day
- March 14 3, 2027 - Field Day
- April 25, 2027 - Field Day
- May 23, 2027 - Field Day
- May 8, 2027 - Graduation Day




