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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 and Orientation Week (July 27th - July 31st)
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 May
May 8th : Brown University: Brown Experiential Education (BEE)
May 8th : Brown University: STEM for Rising 9th and 10th Graders
May 8th : Brown University: Summer@Brown
May 15th : University of Colorado Denver: LYNX National Arts & Media Camps
Applications due in June
June 23rd : Otis College of Art and Design: Summer of Art
Applications with Rolling Admissions (Open until full)
LIT Hosted Summer Leadership Programs
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.
COHORT 12
COHORT 12
Below are programs specifically designed for you.
"During this three-day program, you’ll engage in deeper exploration of an academic area of interest (Arts & Sciences, Business, Engineering, Art & Architecture, or PreMed) while experiencing campus life and our vibrant community!"
Programs:
Art, Architecture, & Design, June 24 – 26
Business, July 8 – 10
Engineering, July 15 – 17
PreMed, July 22 – 24
Arts & Sciences, July 29 – 31
APP DUE - May 15, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. CT
June / July (Based on the program) - three days (two nights)
For rising seniors (current juniors)
St. Louis, Missouri
FREE
Eligibility:
WashU FLI-In is open to rising high school seniors (graduating in spring 2027) who reside in the U.S.
First generation in their family to attend college or come from a limited-income household are encouraged to apply.
"The Dartmouth Bound Program is designed to give participants an in-person experience of daily college life at Dartmouth. Participants will learn about Dartmouth’s close-knit community and its resources, as well as college admissions and financial aid processes."
Application Needs
Completed application
Essays
Transcript
Resume
Letter of recommendation
APP DUE - May 18th, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. ET.
July 19-22 & August 2-5 (Pick one)
For rising seniors (current juniors)
Hanover, New Hampshire
Dartmouth will cover travel expenses, housing, and meals for students who are selected for the program.
All-Access Weekend at Michigan Ross
University of Michigan Ross School of Business is hosting a FREE 3-Day real-world, action-based learning environment, connect with faculty and current students, and engage with motivated peers from across the country.
APP DUE - May 29, 2026 at 3PM
Oct. 1-3rd, 2026
For rising Juniors (current 10th graders) & rising Seniors (currently 11th graders)
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI
FREE - they're also paying for up to two parent/guardians
Hear from a past participant HERE.
Sierra Club Youth Summer Program (SPROG) 2026 West Coast
Do you love the outdoors? This summer, the Sierra Student Coalition, the youth arm of the Sierra Club, to empower the next generation of environmental advocates. This program is a hands-on, immersive experience designed to blend outdoor adventure with vital leadership training, giving young people the skills and knowledge they need to address tomorrow's environmental challenges.
5 Open Spots left!
APP DUE- MAY 8th, 2026
July 26th- July 31st
Eligibility:
Ages 15 to 25
Commit to attending six days and five nights at Camp Oakes in Southern California
COHORT 13
COHORT 13
Below are programs specifically designed for you.
Sierra Club Youth Summer Program (SPROG) 2026 West Coast
Do you love the outdoors? This summer, the Sierra Student Coalition, the youth arm of the Sierra Club, to empower the next generation of environmental advocates. This program is a hands-on, immersive experience designed to blend outdoor adventure with vital leadership training, giving young people the skills and knowledge they need to address tomorrow's environmental challenges.
5 Open Spots left!
APP DUE- MAY 8th, 2026
July 26th- July 31st
Eligibility:
Ages 15 to 25
Commit to attending six days and five nights at Camp Oakes in Southern California
2026 California Sol Great Debate
"NHI's Great Debate is a communications and leadership development program for ambitious and courageous young people."
APP DUE - ASAP! (Sooner the better, if you need a payment plan)
July 7-12, 2026
Current 9th and 10th graders
University of San Diego
GPA 3.0 or Higher
Normally $945, but $450 for LV Students (payment plans available - don't let this discourage you!)
COHORT 14
COHORT 14
Below are programs specifically designed for you.
Sierra Club Youth Summer Program (SPROG) 2026 West Coast
Do you love the outdoors? This summer, the Sierra Student Coalition, the youth arm of the Sierra Club, to empower the next generation of environmental advocates. This program is a hands-on, immersive experience designed to blend outdoor adventure with vital leadership training, giving young people the skills and knowledge they need to address tomorrow's environmental challenges.
5 Open Spots left!
APP DUE- MAY 8th, 2026
July 26th- July 31st
Eligibility:
Ages 15 to 25
Commit to attending six days and five nights at Camp Oakes in Southern California
2026 California Sol Great Debate
"NHI's Great Debate is a communications and leadership development program for ambitious and courageous young people."
APP DUE - ASAP! (Sooner the better, if you need a payment plan)
July 7-12, 2026
Current 9th and 10th graders
University of San Diego
GPA 3.0 or Higher
Normally $945, but $450 for LV Students (payment plans available - don't let this discourage you!)
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