Youth who are in or have been in foster care between the ages of 12 thru 15. This includes youth who have been reunited with biological families or adopted.

We have three separate camps – one for boys, one for girls & one co-ed. Each camp is four days (early Thursday morning through late Sunday afternoon).

AGES 12-15
Girls Camp: June 20th-23rd, 2024
Boys Camp: July 11th-14th, 2024

We prefer to keep the exact location limited to only those that must know. This is for the safety and confidentiality of the campers. Caseworkers or guardians can be provided this information if deemed necessary.

T.R.A.C. is free! We want to provide this camp as a service to the youth and foster families and therefore we do not charge to attend our camp.

We are a faith-based camp. However, we do not proselytize and we welcome campers of all religious views. We respect their right to believe as they choose. Our curriculum is based on characters in the Bible to encourage, inspire and grow character in the youth who attend Camp L.I.T. The curriculum offers positive life lessons in overcoming difficult circumstances regardless of their belief system.

Activities include but are not limited to: archery, BBs, boating, activities/crafts center and challenge course. The challenge course is an integral part of Teen Reach Adventure Camps as this is a place where campers are challenged to greater trust and teamwork. They have fun and it allows them to connect more quickly to their fellow campers and coaches. 

Space is limited so we do require that each camper have an application submitted to us a week before the first day of camp. Space at camp is filled on a first-come, first-served basis allowing for returning campers after the first year. If space is available, we will accept late applications as well. We encourage return campers so our Camper Placement Coordinator will be making every effort to keep in touch with past campers and get their applications in early. Once campers’ applications have been accepted, the case-worker/foster family/guardian will be advised of the date, time and location for registration. The camper must be accompanied by an adult to registration where they will be accepted into our care and bussed to the camp location.

Camp L.I.T. staff is not trained to work with youth who are severely disabled, mentally or physically. We have a camper to counselor ratio of only 2 to 1 to ensure that each camper gets the personal attention they need. When necessary, we will arrange for a 1-to-1 pairing. Campers and Camp Coaches travel in groups of 2 Counselors and 4 Campers. Each counselor or staff person who will have direct contact with campers must attend 8 hours of training their first year of service and 4 hours of refresher training each subsequent year. 

Camp L.I.T. strives to meet all medical needs, however there are some limitations. Special needs are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. We have a medical staff person at camp with a minimum of LPN or RN credentials 24 hours a day. All medications are properly and securely stored by the medical staff and dispensed only as prescribed. The medical director will review all applications and determine if there are medications or medical needs involved that could indicate a risk to the camper to attend camp. Camp L.I.T. will make accommodations as best as possible but only while still ensuring the safety and well-being of the camper. Please avoid putting youth on a ‘medication vacation’ prior to coming to camp. 

We will make every effort to accommodate dietary needs with accurate and timely notification at the time of application. This will allow Camp L.I.T. to be prepared and have the appropriate food items in stock and plans to prevent cross-contamination in place.

Once applications have been accepted, parents/foster parents/legal guardians will be provided the date, time and location for registration. Registration happens on the morning of the first day of camp. Registration is usually at a convenient community location such as a church or meeting place. An adult/guardian must accompany campers to registration to ensure that medications are properly turned over to the medical staff and that the camper and their belongings have been placed into our care. Camp L.I.T. staff will let the adult know when it is okay for them to leave as there are a few different steps they will need to go with to with their youth. In the same way, on return, the camper will only be released into the care of the appropriate adult/guardian.