If your teen or preteen loves gardening and working with younger children, this camp is for them! Junior Counselors will grow their skill as young leaders throughout the week in mentorship with camp staff, facilitating small group activities, and learning what it’s like to teach outdoors, all the while learning about organic gardening and farming. Junior Counselors will earn a Certificate of Leadership upon completion of the camp.
This week’s camp description:
Did you know our urban farm is also home to a wetland? Join us as we discover how the wetlands and farm work together to create a fertile growing space for both edible and non-edible plants and a sanctuary for wildlife.
Together we will:
- Learn more about the wetlands and the role that it plays in the overall farm ecosystem
- Build our naturalist skills by using our senses to identify the different plant and animal friends living in the local ecosystem
- Collaborate with fellow campers on stewardship projects, like building insect homes and planting native plants.
- Explore the world beneath our feet, taking a closer look at compost and the soil ecosystem
- At the end of the week, campers will have a chance to become Tilth W.I.L.D (Wildlife Invertebrate Land Discovery) certified
Please be aware that some activities during this camp will include seeds and nuts.
Junior Counselors will arrive 30 minutes before campers arrive and stay up to 30 minutes after campers depart. This allows time to prepare and set up for the events of the day and to wrap up and reflect on the day with the summer camp staff (built into the times listed).
An orientation will take place before summer camps, consisting of a tour of the farm/garden, a general overview of the Junior Counselor role, leadership training, and some team building activities as we go through a typical camp day! This will give youth an opportunity to get acquainted with each other, the space, and Tilth Alliance staff. Attendance at this orientation is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. Orientation will take place at the site where the Junior Counselor will attend camp: The Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands, on Wednesday, June 10, 6:00-7:30pm. Light snacks will be provided.
Junior Counselors receive $5 off summer camp T shirts. To redeem, use code JUNIOR5 at checkout.
