Staying on Track: Teen Intern Training and Work-Study2ndFebruary
Trackers started as a tracking and wilderness skills club for teens. Now 5-years later I find myself intensely scrutinizing what we offer (always). We provide an incredible array of youth camps for ages 4-13 and an extensive range of adult programs. I'm proud of what we've accomplished yet also chagrin to have strayed from our roots.
Teen classes with Trackers can be rare. To be honest, it's the result of historically sparse attendance. It took me awhile to realize why it was hard to get inspired young adults into our programs. It's about service, or lack thereof. Camp works great for kids, being a vital mix of intensive play and learning. And our adult programs are a rally cry to become that ambassador "for a culture that does not yet exist". But teens, they need a rite of passage. For them the journey of child to adult must be defined by service and commitment to family and community. As leaders, we need to step up and provide these opportunities.
As the founder of Trackers I'm very proud to announce our official work-study program created specifically to fill that void.
Teen Intern Work Study: Summer 2010 Ages 16-19 From now until summer spend one weekend a month up at the Trackers Homestead. Train with our leading wilderness skills instructors (from our famous TrackersTEAMS Wilderness Immersion Program). Then apply your new super powers in the role of assistant teacher at our 2010 Summer Camps and other youth programs. This work-study experience teaches one of the highest level of wilderness skills for any Teen Assistant Trainings in our region, likely even the world. Plus its free to qualified applicants.
Got questions? Please contact Gabe Shaddy-Farnsworth, our Teen Intern Coordinator.
Work-Study Requirements…
• This is an application based program. Not everyone will be accepted as we have limited room.
• Required Email a cover letter of "Why you are a good fit" and a resume to Gabe Shaddy-Farnsworth Teen Intern Coordinator
• Ability to perform required duties of an assistant instructor
• Strong sense of personal responsibility and commitment
• Limited to ages 16-19 years
Benefits...
• 1-weekend a month overnight training (February-May): food, lodging or camping included
• Wilderness Survival, Tracking, Wild edible and Medicinal plants and Homesteading Training
• Work with some of the best traditional skills instructors around
• Train to work with youth in outdoor education
• Receive evaluation from program instructor and lead Tracker's staff for work-study experience
• Use your experience on your resume
Time commitments…
Weekends begin at 7pm on Friday and end at 3pm on Sunday. We help organize carpooling to the Trackers Homestead. We require 2-weeks of work study in our youth programs per term of training attended (a total of 4-weeks for both terms) as an assistant instructor for the program. You must attend also assistant staff trainings before summer programs begin.
Winter Term
Weekend 1 Feb 19-21, 2010
Weekend 2 March 19-21, 2010
Spring Term
Weekend 3 April 16-18, 2010
Weekend 4 May 7-9, 2010
Other upcoming youth programs…
Last chance Our Winter Preschool, Home School and After School Programs begin next week. Along with our new woodworking programs.
Nature Preschool
Home School Guilds
After School Guilds
Teen Woodworking (still room)
Youth Woodworking Ages 5-8
Summer Camps Early bird registration discount ends February 15, 2010
