Education & Recreation

Summer Camps

River Camp Junior Leaders Program

Come spend part of your summer working with campers, building friendships, learning leadership skills, exploring and enjoying the San Joaquin River!

The San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust is looking for energetic, fun-loving high school students who are interested in developing their leadership and communication skills as well as gaining experience working with younger children.

Junior Leaders assist River Camp Staff in leading a variety of activities each day including arts and crafts, swimming, canoeing, games, and songs. They act as role models for the campers, demonstrating a spirit of respect for the environment, cooperation with camp rules and guidelines, and willingness to work and play with everyone at River Camp. The Junior Leaders program includes the opportunity for teens to participate in team-building and leadership activities with their peers during the one-week camp session.

Acceptance into the program is based on the submission of an application, 2 letters of recommendation, and completion of a personal interview. If an applicant is selected, a $75 fee will be charged for the week. Junior Leaders are provided with a staff shirt, appropriate training, staff manual, and a certificate of participation upon completion. Bag lunch and swimsuit are needed daily. Enrollment is limited and Junior leaders may serve a maximum of two weeks per summer.

Application Form

• Job Description
• Emergency Information

If you have questions about Owl Hollow, call Mary at (559) 248-8480 extension 115. For questions about Scout Island, Call Diadre at (559) 248-8480 extension 152.

Timeline:

• 2010 Application Deadline is April 23.
• Interview schedule if selected will be posted in Spring 2010.

All Junior Leaders will ride the River Camp Bus from the Warner Co parking lot at Ingram and Herndon to Scout Island in the morning, and return in the bus to WalMart in the afternoon. Complete information will be provided upon enrollment.