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LEAD Program

LEAD Program

Formerly known as JUCO

LEAD stands for Leadership, Exploration, Adventure and Development.

For our oldest teenagers, these final summers come at an important time. High school graduation, college and first jobs are right around the corner. We want Woodmont to help prepare them for what comes next without rushing them to grow up. 

LEAD gives them the best of both: more responsibility, real leadership experience and skills for the future, while still getting to be a teenager and having fun at camp.

LEAD offers two distinct experiences for rising 11th and 12th graders. The idea is to give them something new to look forward to each summer, with each year building on the one before it. They’ll also have their own dedicated cabins.

LIT | Leaders-in-Training

Rising 11th graders

LITs will begin exploring what leadership looks like at Woodmont while still having plenty of time to enjoy camp. During their two weeks, they will:
  • Work together to learn how to execute an evening program for the entire camp
  • Have a dedicated daily LIT activity period
  • Take on responsibilities that help them contribute to the camp community, including assisting with the dining hall and bathhouses
  • Have opportunities to assist counselors in cabins or activities when needed
  • Participate in an off-camp LIT excursion, which could include hiking, caving, visiting a swimming hole or another outdoor experience
  • Enjoy an off-camp LEAD break afternoon, such as heading out for pizza and ice cream
  • Earn volunteer hours and participate in leadership development that can be included on high school and college resumes
CIT | Counselors-in-Training

Rising 12th graders

CITs will take the next step, with more hands-on experience preparing them for future jobs and the possibility of becoming a Woodmont counselor. During their two weeks, they will:
  • Work together to create, develop and execute an evening program for the entire camp
  • Have a dedicated daily CIT activity period
  • Assist in the kitchen and go behind-the-scenes to learn more about what it takes to run camp
  • Gain supervised, hands-on experience assisting in cabins while counselors take scheduled time off
  • Participate in an off-camp CIT excursion, which could include rappelling, hiking, a swimming hole, canoeing or another outdoor experience
  • Enjoy an off-camp LEAD break afternoon, such as heading out for pizza and ice cream
  • Earn volunteer hours and participate in leadership development that can strengthen high school, college and future job resumes
  • Have the potential to explore internship opportunities when the right fit is available

Because LEAD comes with greater responsibility, teenagers must apply and be selected to participate.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
DECEMBER 15, 2026

After applications are submitted, we’ll schedule an interview with each applicant. Our team will then select the teenagers we believe are ready to take on the responsibilities of the program while contributing positively to the LEAD group and the larger Woodmont community.
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LIT | Leaders-in-Training | Fee

Rising 11th graders

$800

Participation requires a two-week commitment, and space in both the LIT and CIT programs is limited. This is the total cost of the two-week LEAD program. Regular session tuition does not apply.

CIT | Counselors-in-Training | Fee

Rising 12th graders

$500

Participation requires a two-week commitment, and space in both the LIT and CIT programs is limited. This is the total cost of the two-week LEAD program. Regular session tuition does not apply.