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Gardening Ecosystems Stewardship

Junior Counselor: My Friend the Garden

Monday, July 21 @ 8:30 am – Friday, July 25 @ 12:30 pm

Good Shepherd Center
4649 Sunnyside Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103 United States Directions
(206) 633-0451
Summer Camp
Multi-Day
Monday, July 21 – Friday, July 25
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location
Good Shepherd Center
4649 Sunnyside Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103 United States Directions
(206) 633-0451
Audience
Youth & Families, Middle School
Ages
12-15

Description

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:

Calling all garden friends! For this half-day camp, we will spend the week learning more about our relationship with our growing space and those who live there. Together, we will:

  • Learn how to use different garden tools like hand shovels, forks and watering cans.
  • Care for the garden by saving seeds, watering plants and digging in garden beds.
  • Play games and sing songs.
  • Discover the “web of life” of relationships in the garden.
  • Create and enjoy fresh garden snacks and tea
  • Practice being thankful and mindful in the garden, building a stronger connection with nature.

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 Good Shepherd Center, on Wednesday, June 11, 6:00-7:00pm. Light snacks will be provided.

Junior Counselors receive $5 off summer camp T shirts. To redeem, use code JUNIOR5 at checkout.

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About Our Youth Programs

Program happens rain or shine. Please dress for the weather and for a hands-on garden/farm day – warm layers, closed toed shoes, and rain gear on rainy days. Each day, children bring a water bottle and snack to be prepared for an active camp day. Check out some Frequently Asked Questions.

Tilth Alliance has been offering children’s garden education for more than three decades. We provide a positive, structured and educational outdoor learning environment. Learn more about our youth programs.

Membership Discount

Tilth Alliance members receive a discount on most multi-day camps and after-school programs — become a member today!

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Scholarships

Tilth Alliance strives to educate all children regardless of their financial means. All youth programs include reduced price tickets. If a reduced price ticket is still not affordable, we encourage you to apply for a scholarship.

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