Summer
2026
Leader-in-Training (LIT) Program
The Leader-in-Training (LIT) Program provides 13-15 year olds (entering grades 8-10) the opportunity to gain leadership skills through personalized mentoring and continued participation in Uru Adventure Camp activities.
Before Camp Starts:
Starting with a full day trip on Sunday, May 24, 2026 (Memorial Day Weekend) to the rugged mountains of West Virginia, participants will meet other LITs, counselors, and mentors as they learn strategies for developing communication skills, teamwork, and understanding nature. LITs will also have the opportunity to join the staff CPR/First Aid training before camp starts.
LITs will work with Rabbi Moses to identify the strengths that can help them contribute to camp programming, identify which tasks may be more challenging, and learn how to be responsible for others while still having fun during the camp day.
During Camp:
LITs will apply lessons in teamwork while attending and assisting at camp for a minimum of three weeks. In addition to participating in regular Uru activities, they will support counselors in designated bunks and take on meaningful roles aligned with their individual strengths. Each day, LITs will be assigned specific responsibilities that involve working directly with children, while also enjoying greater independence during the remainder of the day.
Each participant will need to provide one reference and have an interview before acceptance.
LIT Program Details
DATES:
Mandatory Training & Orientation trip:
Sunday, May 24, 2026: LIT Full day hiking trip to West Virginia, with orientation and planning session with Rabbi Moses.
Camp Dates: June 29-July 31 (No camp July 23; Camp Overnight July 29 - 30)
WHEN: M-F, 8:15 am - 3:45 pm (LIT hours are longer than camp hours)
WHERE: Kemp Mill Synagogue
WHO: 13-15-year-olds (entering grades 8-10), with separate boys’ and girls’ divisions
Rates
• $985 participation fee
Fee includes training, pre-camp team-building trip, three (3) weeks of camp, and a t-shirt.
Additional arrangements will be made for those interested in participating for more than three weeks at a $130/week rate.
Important Notes
• Registration for LIT program CLOSES on May 4 or when full.
• Fill out and sign the required combined Digital PARENT CONSENT and MEDICAL FORMS (see next section for link). Fill out and send in any other additional medical forms if necessary.
• Submit all forms with final payment by June 11.
• All fee balances must be paid in full by June 11.
LIT Forms
In order for your child to attend camp (including the LIT program), we need to have Both PARENT CONSENT and MEDICAL AND EMERGENCY RELEASE FORMs on file for each camper.
****Required ALL Camp Forms
Please fill out a form for EACH camper. This form is required to be on file by the the state of Maryland DHMH before a camper may be admitted to camp.
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Authorization for Medication Form Download
(only if child carries an EPI-PEN, inhalers, or medicine that is to be administered during camp day)
Immunization Form Download (only if not in MD registered school)
All forms must be submitted with final payment by June 11 to be admitted to camp.
Uru Adventure
c/o Daniel Moses
605 Hyde Road
Silver Spring, MD 20902