'26 Summer Leadership Programs

Leaders in Cohort 12, 13, and 14, read the following carefully.

You all have a mandatory requirement to complete a Summer Leadership Program. You can do this one of two ways. First, you can complete an External Summer Leadership Program. If you go this route you must:

• Confirm with your PM that it counts as a Summer Leadership Program

• Prove your acceptance

• Complete the External Summer Leadership Program Form

• Complete your External Summer Program Template 2026

  • Make a copy, complete it, and email it to your PM

All of this MUST BE DONE BY Retreat July 27th

Second, you can complete a Summer Leadership Program WITH LIT. These programs will take place in June 2026. In order for this you count, you must:

• Commit to everyday of the program

• Participate and engage 

Understanding Consequences

Cohort 12: Failure to complete a Summer Leadership Program means you CANNOT return to LIT and your spot will be given to a new rising Senior.

Cohort 13 + 14: Failure to complete a Summer Leadership Program means you get a strike and are unable to join Fall 2026. You will be welcomed back during Spring 2027. You will still have a requirement to complete your 4 events and schedule check-ins with your PM.

Cohort 12, Cohort 13, & Cohort 14 

Use the '26 Pre-College Programs List. We are happy to help you apply, but you MUST do your own research first - you should be using the list to verify the respective programs below and see if you are eligible. Below are the programs whose applications are still open:

Applications due in June

• June 23rd : Otis College of Art and Design: Summer of Art

Applications with Rolling Admissions (Open until full)

• Bucknell University: Engineering Camp

• Hampshire College Summer Studies in Mathematics (HCSSiM)

LIT Hosted Summer Leadership Programs 

1. Complete the 2026 Summer Leadership Program Form

Journalism Camp

Date: June 9th - 11th

Location: LIT Office (included off-site excursions) 

• This 3-day Summer Leadership Program will show and allow Leaders to practice how to write newsletters/shorts/videos for personal gain and experience. 

We LIT Outside (Overnight Camping Trip)

Date : June 17th - 18th

Location: LIT Office (included off-site excursions) 

• This overnight trip will support Leaders in learning more about the outdoors + environmental justice + exploring the biodiversity of Nevada. We will have a field trip to the Ice Age Fossil State Park.

JOURNALISM CAMP 

Journalism Camp

Date: June 9th - 11th

Location: LIT Office (included off-site excursions) 

• This 3-day Summer Leadership Program will show and allow Leaders to practice how to write newsletters/shorts/videos for personal gain and experience. 

Dress code: Same as a session, but on day 3 - NO OPEN TOED SHOES.

Note: Lunch will be provided for all three days + bring a water bottle 

We LIT Outside

We LIT Outside (Overnight Camping Trip)

Date : June 17th - 18th

Location: LIT Office (included off-site excursions) 

• This overnight trip will support Leaders in learning more about the outdoors + environmental justice + exploring the biodiversity of Nevada. We will have a field trip to the Ice Age Fossil State Park.