Teen Happenings

Youth entering grades 9-12 (up to age 17) Do you love having fun outdoors and entertaining kids? If so, this is the perfect job training for you! Assist the Santee Day Camp staff with program operations, activities, trips and special events. Ideal for young people looking for an opportunity to gain work experience, leadership training and professional development. This program gives Jr Camp Leaders a competitive edge when applying for jobs, internships and scholarships.

Days: Monday - Friday Time: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm (Extended hours available) Location: Teen Center @ Big Rock Park & remote day camp locations.

Mandatory Training Week:

This week prepares Jr Camp Leaders for their role with the Summer Day Camp program. Participants must successfully complete the mandatory training week in order to be eligible to participate in the remaining day camp weeks. Returning Jr Leaders will help mentor the incoming Jr Leaders.

Registration for weeks 2-9 is open immediately with registration into the Mandatory Training Week (program needs and space restrictions apply). Participants who register for weeks 2-9 but do not successfully complete the training week will be credited or transferred to X-Factor Camp (age restrictions apply).

June 15: Meet at City Hall, Building 8P 10601 Magnolia Ave. @ 8:00am

June 15-19: Various locations in Santee and surrounding area. A more detailed schedule will be provided the first day.

June 19: CPR and First Aid Training at Santee City Hall

Week Date Santee Resident Fee* 6/11, 12 $22 daily** Mandatory Training Week 1 6/15-6/19 $115 week 2 6/22-6/26 $74 week 3 6/29-7/2 (no camp 7/3) $22 daily 4 7/6-7/10 $74 week 5 7/13-7/17 $74 week 6 7/20-7/24 $74 week 7 7/27-7/31 $74 week 8 8/3-8/7 $74 week 9 8/10-8/14 $74 week 8/17, 18 $22 daily

*Non Santee resident’s fee is an additional $15/weekly rate and $5/daily rate

*Approval required for enrollment in days 6/11, 12; open to returning Jr Leaders ONLY

Additional training and benefits include: CPR and First Aid certification Child development training Vocational skills Recreation leadership Guest speaker presentations Job application and resume writing tips Letter of recommendation Community service hours

Program needs and space restrictions apply Contact (619) 258-4100 ext. 222 for information