leadership through athleticS program
As part of our commitment to long-term development in sports, school, and beyond, we are excited to introduce the Leadership Through Athletics Program this summer as part of our summer camps lineup! The Leadership Through Athletics Program will be offered at our De La Salle College summer camp location throughout July and August.
The Leadership Through Athletics Program is a comprehensive two-week summer leadership program designed for Grade 9 & 10 students who are interested in building work experience and leadership skills in an immersive and enthusiastic sports camp environment. Leaders-in-Training, or LIT’s, will take on a variety of projects each week including curriculum development, session planning, camper safety, and conflict resolution, as well as supervising summer camp groups of children ages 4-12 (with adult supervision). For a portion of each day, LIT’s will be assigned volunteer positions and will assist our Camp Staff in leading activities with younger campers between ages 4-8.
The Leadership Through Athletics Program is designed to prepare young athletes to learn and thrive in leadership positions, equipping them with necessary life skills like communication, teamwork, providing and receiving feedback, and public speaking.
Daily Schedule
A typical day in the Leadership Program runs from 8:30am-4:30pm, with a free-time break each day from 12pm-1pm where LIT’s will be permitted to leave campus for lunch. During the first portion of the session, LIT’s will attend classroom sessions and seminars focused on theoretical scenarios and problem-solving, while the later portion of the week will be focused on applying those learnings in real-world camp environments. For the final project of each week, LIT’s will be charged with creating and leading our Friday Colours Wars event, a camp-wide competition to crown the team of the week.
Eligible Ages
All students ages 14 & 15 (must be turning 14 as of Dec. 31st, 2025)
Community Service Eligibility
LIT’s may be eligible for community service hours as a result of their volunteer work during this program. LIT’s must get written approval from their school’s principal or guidance counsellor prior to participation in the Leadership Program. It is up to the discretion of the student’s school whether this program is eligible for volunteer hours, not the discretion of TOP Sports Camps.
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DATES & RATES
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Overview
The Leadership Through Athletics Program is a two-week summer leadership program designed for Grade 9 & 10 students who are interested in building work experience and leadership skills in an immersive and supportive sports camp environment. Leaders-in-Training, or LIT’s, will be assigned volunteer positions for each week of the program and will assist with the day-to-day operation of summer camp. LIT’s will take on a variety of projects each week including curriculum development, session planning, camper safety, and conflict resolution, as well as supervise summer camp groups of children ages 4+ (with adult supervision). LIT’s will earn up to 40 hours of community service during this program, split across two weeks.Details
Session #1 - July 7 - July 18
Ages 14-15 (must be turning 14 by Dec. 31, 2025)
Full-Day Program (8:30am-4:30pm)
Cost: $500 per session (includes both weeks)
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Overview
The Leadership Through Athletics Program is a two-week summer leadership program designed for Grade 9 & 10 students who are interested in building work experience and leadership skills in an immersive and supportive sports camp environment. Leaders-in-Training, or LIT’s, will be assigned volunteer positions for each week of the program and will assist with the day-to-day operation of summer camp. LIT’s will take on a variety of projects each week including curriculum development, session planning, camper safety, and conflict resolution, as well as supervise summer camp groups of children ages 4+ (with adult supervision). LIT’s will earn up to 40 hours of community service during this program, split across two weeks.Details
Session #2 - July 21 - August 1
Ages 14-15 (must be turning 14 by Dec. 31, 2025)
Full-Day Program (8:30am-4:30pm)
Cost: $500 per session (includes both weeks)
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Overview
The Leadership Through Athletics Program is a two-week summer leadership program designed for Grade 9 & 10 students who are interested in building work experience and leadership skills in an immersive and supportive sports camp environment. Leaders-in-Training, or LIT’s, will be assigned volunteer positions for each week of the program and will assist with the day-to-day operation of summer camp. LIT’s will take on a variety of projects each week including curriculum development, session planning, camper safety, and conflict resolution, as well as supervise summer camp groups of children ages 4+ (with adult supervision). LIT’s will earn up to 40 hours of community service during this program, split across two weeks.Details
Session #3 - August 5 - August 15
Ages 14-15 (must be turning 14 by Dec. 31, 2025)
Full-Day Program (8:30am-4:30pm)
Cost: $450 per session (includes both weeks)
optional add-ons
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Let us make your mornings easier! We are excited to introduce a daily lunch program that includes a nutritious gourmet lunch (hearty main and fresh sides), and a healthy afternoon snack. All meals are prepared fresh daily by the De La Salle College culinary team.
Due to the volume of meals we cannot accommodate special meal requests. Vegetarian, dairy free, and gluten-free options are available upon request. All allergies must be reported a minimum of 7-days ahead of time to our office. All lunch options are nut-free, but some cross-contamination may occur during cooking.
Cost: $15/day + HST
How To Order: Add the Daily Lunch Package during online camp registration