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This training program is
for young people who want to be treated like adults! High
school-age Junior Counselors have lots of opportunity for
interaction with summer camp staff and campers while earning
community service credit. Selected Junior Counselors must
attend an orientation and training on Saturday, June 7th.
Junior Counselors must be available the entire 2-week session.
Skateboard Clinic Junior Counselors are required to be available
two 1-week sessions.
Nature
Camp Junior Counselors (Ages 12–16) takes place
at Skofield Park in Mission Canyon (camper pick up and drop
off takes place at Mackenzie park located at Las Positas
Road & McCaw Ave in City vans), and includes hiking,
nature crafts, field trips, ecology, nature studies, and
much more. There are 4 two-week sessions and one 1-week
session the ninth week of camp. Junior Counselors for Nature
Camp are only eligible for 1- session. Placement depends
on availability.
Sports and Beach Camp Junior Counselors
(Ages 14–16) takes place at Dwight Murphy Field
(across the Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens). This camp
has 4 two-week sessions and one 1-week session the ninth
week of camp. There will be a variety of sports activities
including individual and team Olympic-style events with
daily afternoon excursions to the beaches including East
Beach, Rincon, Arroyo Burro Beach, and Carpinteria City
Beach.
Aquacamp Junior Counselors (Ages
12–16) takes place at Chase Palm Park Casa
las Palmas located at 323 East Cabrillo Blvd. Aquacamp hosts
4 two-week sessions and 1 one-week session and includes
water safety instruction, tide pool studies, and marine
life discoveries, boogie boarding, arts and crafts, and
fishing. Campers are transported in the Aquacamp bus.
Skateboard Clinic Junior Counselors
(Ages 14-16) takes place at Skaters Point Cabrillo
Boulevard at Garden Street. Junior Counselors must be available
for 2 one-week back to back sessions. Skateboard Clinic
JC’s must know how to skate, model safe skating and
wear safety equipment including helmet, knee and elbow pads
at all times.
Additional Information
Selected Junior Counselors are placed with a counselor in
groups of 8 to 10 participants. Camps are limited to specific
numbers of campers and thus space for Junior Counselors
is limited. Generally 4 JCs are allowed per session. Camps
start at 9am and end at 3:30 or 4:00 depending on the camp.
JCs are not required to come early or stay late for extended
day sessions; however, they are more than welcome. JCs are
never left alone with campers and are under the supervision
of a counselor 18 years or older. Junior Counselors earn
community service credit.
IMPORTANT DATES
Application Deadline - Click here for details
5pm Friday April 11, 2008
Activity Registration forms may be mailed or dropped
off at the main Parks and Recreation Department office located
at 620 Laguna Street or at the Youth Activities office located
at 100 E. Carrillo. Along with the Activity Registration
Form, please include a $20 non-refundable processing fee
and a fairly current photo (so we can place a face to a
name). It is important to provide 1st, 2nd and 3rd choices
of camp and session dates on the Activity
Registration Form.
Junior Counselor Interviews (all applicants must interview)
5 pm Friday, April 25, 2008
Louise Lowry Davis Center (1232 De La Vina).
Interviews are conducted in a nurturing environment under
the leadership of our camp directors and counselors. Junior
Counselor applicants must demonstrate the ability to work
with campers, other JC’s and follow the guidelines
set forth by the camp director and counselors. Applicants
will be asked to interview the counselors and or directors. Selected applicants
will be notified by mail and the remaining fee of $41 or
$35 for City Residents with a Resident Discount Card will be
due at that time.
Junior Counselor Training
1:00 – 4:00 PM June 7, 2008
This is a mandatory training for all new and returning JCs.
During training JC’s will also undergo Pool Evacuation
and Basic Water Rescue Training and pass a swim test.
Sports and Beach Camp (8:30 - 4:00 PM daily)
Session #1 *6/23-7/3 Code 10256
Session #2 7/7-7/18 Code 10257
Session #3 7/21-8/1 Code 10258
Session #4 8/6-8/15 Code 10259
Aquacamp (8:30 - 4:00 PM daily)
Session #1 *6/23-7/3 Code 10641
Session #2 7/7-7/18 Code 10642
Session #3 7/21-8/1 Code 10643
Session #4 8/4-8/15 Code 10644
Nature Camp (8:30 - 4:00 daily)
Session #1 *6/23-7/3 Code 10243
Session #2 7/7-7/18 Code 10244
Session #3 7/21-8/1 Code 10245
Session #4 8/4-8/15 Code 10246
Skateboard Clinic (8:30 - 11:30) you must be available for two one-week sessions
Session #1 *6/23-7/3 Code 10271
Session #2 7/7-7/18 Code 10272
Session #3 7/21-8/1 Code 10273
Session #4 8/4-8/15 Code 10274
* No camp Friday July 4th |
