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Summer Needs Structure:
We have emerged from the chapters of quarantine and are on a roll at regaining our ability to meet our social needs. DO NOT GO BACKWARDS! A day or two of gaming and eating Oreos in bed, well that’s not the worst but it is a slippery slope!!
My rule of thumb:
⅓ for my body- walk, swim, hike, garden
⅓ for my brain-read, write, discuss, interact
⅓ for my rejuvenation- sleep, make good food, campfires
Early Sign Ups
Girls State
evergreengirlsstate.com
Civics and leadership camp for young ladies that are currently in their junior year of high school. At Girls State we have elections for county and state government officials. We then run a house and senate where the citizens write and debate bills that then get passed to our elected governor. We also have a judicial session where citizens who are elected as attorneys and judges run a mock trial for a civil and supreme court case.
This camp is a great way to learn public speaking, about civics, and it has several opportunities to earn scholarships. Citizens who complete the camp also have the opportunity to earn a college civic credit for when they attend college.
Boys State available for students and is the same as above. This is their website if you have any male students interested. https://evergreenboysstate.org/
There are scholarships available if you work with the coordinators.
Camp
Many of our Cedar students have experienced the death of a loved one.- family or friend.
Camp Erin is a free of charge bereavement camp for youth, 6-17, who have experienced the death of a loved one. It offers all of the "traditional summer camp activities" - arts & crafts, swimming, canoeing, archery, rock wall climbing, etc. that provides bereaved students the opportunity to connect with peers their own age in an organic way. There are more intentional activities that provide opportunities for them to talk about their grief, but I've never experienced it being carried out in a forced manner and campers can always "pass" if they find an activity or discussion overwhelming. I strongly recommend gauging where the student is at with their grief before recommending Camp Erin. Campers can only attend Camp Erin once, and they always do their best to ensure all campers are able to get the most out of this experience.
There are multiple Camp Erin locations in Washington - Seattle (Tukwila), Tacoma (takes place at Camp Seymour in Gig Harbor), Everett, and there's also one in Portland, OR. The one I am the most familiar with is the one in GH, but from what I know they're all pretty similar. Camp Erin Tacoma (Gig Harbor) will be June 6th-8th this year. Please be aware that some age groups are filling up fast (not sure which ones), but there is a waitlist available. Transportation to and from camp as well as an orientation in Tacoma is also mandatory.
Here's the website for more information on Camp Erin:
Here's the link to sign up for Camp Erin Tacoma (Gig Harbor - not sure of all the other camp's dates or application process):
2025 Camp Erin registration - Tacoma (Camp Seymour - GH)
There's also a somewhat new camp (est. 2022) that aligns with Camp Erin's mission but offers a culturally responsive and trauma-informed approach to youth, 7-17, with tribal affiliations. Camp Rosey, also free of charge, started in 2022. I don't know much about it, but I do know it's through the Tahoma Indian Center and a long-time volunteer with Camp Erin has a big role in it. Camp Rosey is also held at Camp Seymour in Gig Harbor, and I know for sure that it will be held June 13th-15th this year. I have a student interested in attending and reached out to ask questions on behalf of my student. Here's the information I received:
Camp Rosey (2024):
Youth campers represented 42 tribes last year
The facilitators/leadership were from Coeur d'Alene/Colville, Tla'amin Nation, Tsimshian, Yakama, Nitinaht First Nation, and more - they are always looking into adding additional tribes!
Opportunity for teen attendees to hold a mentorship role (if interested)
The camp director worked at South Puget Sound Intertribal Planning Agency for 11 years in the TANF office and has some familiarity with Skokomish and Squaxin.
Here's the link for Camp Rosey:
https://www.tahomaindiancenter.org/youth-camps
Last but not least, Wild Grief is now signing youth and families up for their events (family campouts, teen backpacking trips, etc.) and sent out a lot of information we can share with our students and families:
Learn more about programs and register here.
2025 Wild Grief outreach and media kit - PDFs of all their flyers
Wild Grief is holding information sessions about their teen backpacking trips from 6pm-7pm over Zoom (March 18th), April 23rd, and May 19th. Here is a registration link for those interested in the teen backpacking trip:
2025 Teen Backpack info session
TASK- look to your 6 weeks of summer
Goals: Daily- Weekly- Share them with each other.
Here’s a worksheet if you want a formal plan Goal Setting
Ideas for your summer planning:
Summer School (see QR code on posters)
Hope Garden
Wild Grief
YMCA (hiring)
Fred Meyer (hiring)
Shelton Farmers Market
Volunteer to read and work with students at Elementary summer school
Camp Bishop (volunteer and paid work) Sarah Channel at (360)537-9622 x104 or at schannel@ghymca.net for details.
Volunteer at the Food Bank
Volunteer at Adopt a Pet
Volunteer at Kitten Rescue
Habitat for Humanity
Taylor Shellfish (just posted summer position)
Summer Rec
Stepping Stones
Summer might seem like a time for kicking back and unwinding after the school year, but it’s actually a great opportunity to start building that resume to help you impress colleges, potential employers and scholarship committees with a resume of your experiences and activities! Your plans can be more than simply getting a summer job; there are a number of activities that can help you stay active and gain valuable experience over the summer months. Work, volunteer, travel, attend camp or take classes! All of these experiences will help you get to know yourself better and will prepare you to make decisions about your future!
New Market Skills Center Summer School
New Market Skills Center Summer School
Thurston County Option
Thurston County Option
Registration for Summer Camp opens on Saturday, 3/2 at 8:00 AM!
You will be able to register online at olympiawa.gov/experienceitonline, over the phone at 360.753.8380, or in person at The Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St NW. (Phone lines will not open until 8:00 AM.)
You have several options for viewing camps to prepare for tomorrow:
Browse on our registration site and click the heart on any camps you want to add to your "Save for Later" list.
Flip through the digital catalog
Download the PDF if you prefer to view it that way or even print it at home.
Today is a good day to:
Make sure you have an account set up and/or that you remember your password and add or update your camper's information.
We have a helpful tutorial video here with instructions. Please note, the video is from 2023, so references "tomorrow," but registration is still Saturday, 3/2!
Add or update your payment information. Log in, click "My Account" at the top of the screen (if it doesn't take you there automatically), click "Saved Credit Cards" and then update your card or click "Add a new credit card."
Add the camps you're most interested in to your "Save for Later" list so they're easy to find tomorrow. Click "Activities" and then select "Camps." Then, you can filter by date range and/or age to narrow it down. Please note that for some of our camps that run most of the summer and have weekly sessions (like Olywahoo, Variety, EFT), you'll need to leave off the date filtering and then choose your sessions within the activity description.
We know that registering for camp can sometimes feel stressful. Sometimes technology doesn't cooperate, sometimes your first choices fill up, sometimes it can just be confusing. We're here to help! Give us a call if you need to talk things through or if you need help with registration - 360.753.8380.
A few notes about the registration process:
During times of high-volume registrations, you may see that your registration has been put in a queue. This is to prevent the crashing of the site during unusually high traffic times. You may have to wait several minutes for your transaction to be processed officially. Please rest assured that the order of which the transactions are processed is not changed, so you are still enrolled in your activities in the proper order.
Example: If you end up in the queue and have to wait 5 minutes for the system to process the transaction, you may end up in a waiting list instead of enrolled in the activity. The 5-minute wait is not why you were placed on the waiting list, this would have happened anyway because the system processes the transactions in the order they were done online, and other customers were ahead of you in the queue.
For Olywahoo, Olywahoo Mini, Olywahoo 2.0, Sports For Life, Paddlesports Camp, Variety Camp, Variety Tween, Especially for Teens, and SKIPP, our registration system will calculate the camper's age by using the date of August 23, 2024. If you have a camper who has a birthday between June 24 and August 23 and will be aging out of one of the above camps, please contact us before Saturday, March 2, so we can make registration arrangements, 360.753.8380.
Here are a few ideas to consider:
Here are a few ideas to consider:
Registration for our summer programs is now open. Here is some information about the upcoming programs.
· WBW is conducting virtual, in-person day programs as well as an overnight program for students 14-18 years of age.
· Career Pathways for students include: Business, Clean Energy, Telehealth/Healthcare, and Advanced Business for our Alumni.
· Students earn 2 elective college credits from Renton Technical College and receive direct instruction on Leadership, Teamwork, and Business 101. Students have a chance to win a $1500 college scholarship at all programs.
· The program includes Financial Literacy and College Application Prep speakers along with speakers on emotional intelligence, grit, and overcoming obstacles.
· In-person day program will be taking place at Renton Technical College and our overnight program will be taking place at The University of Puget Sound.
· Robust financial assistance is available through an easy, less than 5 minutes, application. No student will be denied access to WBW if they want to attend. The bottom line – is we will break any financial barriers for students to attend who otherwise could not. WBW and the sponsors of the organization are dedicated to access and inclusion for all students.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you again for your attention to this great program and opportunity for your students.
Scholarships - https://www.wbw.org/students/tuition-and-assistance/
Best Regards,
Aiyana Holloway
Operations Manager
Washington Business Week
www.wbw.org l Aiyana@wbw.org
Thurston County Inclusion Summer Camp
Camp Counselors needed ages 14+
Our mission is to provide opportunities for individuals with and without disabilities to create, build and strengthen relationships that will last a lifetime.
A fast track to a high-demand career as a Professional Pilot or in the field of Aviation Operations Management! Earn high school and college credit FREE while taking a full schedule at your resident high school if you so choose.
A fast track to a high-demand career as a Professional Pilot or in the field of Aviation Operations Management! Earn high school and college credit FREE while taking a full schedule at your resident high school if you so choose.
Albers Summer Business Institute: Social Entrepreneurship
Albers Summer Business Institute: Social Entrepreneurship
Website: https://www.seattleu.edu/business/centers-and-programs/summer-business-institute/
Do you have a high school student (currently in grade 9, 10, or 11) interested in entrepreneurship? Are they interested in experiencing college-level business, marketing, and economics classes? SBI is a great way for them to sample the instruction, interactions, and opportunities that business school offers.
Online summer enrichment program in STEM. This program is for highly motivated high schoolers and advanced middle schoolers. This program combines coding skills with biology and genomics, statistics and calculus.
2 - 4 week programs. These courses introduce students to a variety of fun and engaging topics in video game programming, art and animation, game design, engineering, and sound and music design — all while reinforcing their knowledge of core academic subjects like math, physics, art, and writing.
This program takes place in late June at Warm Beach Conference Center in Stanwood, WA. If selected to attend the local Post 3 of the American Legion Auxiliary will pick up the cost of this AWESOME leadership development opportunity! Also, this camp looks very favorable if students are interested in applying to any of the military academies! Limited to the first 300 students...apply today!
2023 Event - June 11-17, Central Washington University
ALA Evergreen Girls State is open for all junior and senior high school girls for 2023.
College scholarships available
Visit https://www.evergreengirlsstate.com/
to sign-up
Evergreen Girls State is a great leadership camp that is focused on citizenship. Students must have an interest in the government process and be involved in community service. Girls who attend Evergreen Girls State are then eligible to apply for further American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships! Also, this camp looks very favorable if students are interested in applying to any of the military academies!
Paging presents students with a unique educational opportunity to participate in the legislative process. Selection as a page is a great honor. Page duties are varied. They range from ceremonial tasks such as presenting the flags to operational chores like distributing amendments during legislative sessions. Each job is vital to the efficient operation of the Legislature. As the week-long experience draws to a close and pages return to their schools and communities, it is hoped that pages will share their experiences and observations with others in an effort to contribute to a more universal understanding of the legislative process.
AI Scholars Live Online is a 10-session (25-hour) program that exposes high school students grades 9-12 to fundamental AI concepts and guides them to build a socially impactful project. Taught by our team of graduate students from Stanford University, students receive a personalized interdisciplinary learning experience with a student-teacher ratio of 4:1. Students with previous programming experience will be placed in an advanced
cohort, although no programming experience is required.
Do you dream of standing up in the Supreme Court and arguing a human rights case? Or negotiating an international treaty with UN representatives? Next summer you can do all this and more in London thanks to INVESTIN.
MultiCare Academy for students in Healthcare Camp
Are you a current high school sophomore or junior wondering what it would be like to be a nurse or allied health professional? MultiCare’s Annual Nurse Camp is your opportunity to explore these exciting careers — and thanks to gracious donations from a variety of community organizations and businesses, including MultiCare Health System, the MultiCare Nurse Camp is free. Apply now!
The Museum Apprentice Program (MAP) is a FREE year-round program that provides high school students with unique and exciting volunteer opportunities. During this program, students work on projects related to the museum field, education, oral histories, living history, documentary making and public service. Students who join MAP will learn about exhibit design, practice presentation and teaching techniques, and delve into aviation and space related topics.
This unique course provides the opportunity for students to explore the world of aviation while creating a base of aeronautical knowledge that pilots need to successfully pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) private pilot written exam.
Interest and aptitude for librarianship and literature; working with peer audiences; interest in research and writing, marketing, outreach, and public speaking. This is an intensive 3-week unpaid summer internship opportunity, during which you will learn about the Library and help the Center for Learning, Literacy and Engagement develop and create teen-oriented content to support the 2022 National Book Festival. 2022 Application Deadline May 20, 2022
This is a great program with field trips to the military base and the State Capitol, guest speakers from state and local government, police and business, team building exercises, group projects, etc. There is a fee to apply and a fee to attend, but scholarships can be arranged for particularly motivated students.
A variety of classes and workshops for teens interested in film & video production.
Six scholarships (NOMINATION based), for one or two week backpacking, rock climbing or rafting expeditions.
A variety of summer programs hosted by colleges around the US.
For ages 12-17 to strengthen true outdoor skills and go on overnight sea kayaking and backpacking trips with a focus on environmental stewardship! Our camps are led entirely outdoors, exploring nearby parks, forests, beaches, trails, and rivers.
Learn about conservation and sustainability, learn from Conservation District staff and other community partners, and build community between students from a variety of backgrounds. TnT volunteers will also have the opportunity to participate in (and potentially lead) events within Thurston County to improve environmental and watershed health. Join our TnT group today by joining one of our upcoming events or filling out the form below!
Interested in becoming a community partner? Fill out this form instead!
UW Summer Youth Programs are designed for curious children and teens who want to keep learning over summer break. Every summer, we offer a variety of educational camps and courses to pique your child’s interests — from screenwriting to engineering and everything in between. Choose from half-day and full-day options. Most programs are held at the UW campus in Seattle. High school students also have the option of taking courses in downtown Seattle or Bellevue.
A summer series in data science, brain cell analysis, and professional development to introduce students to cutting edge research from real scientific methodologies taught by the scientists. A free online training program this summer for high school students to learn about science.
A week-long summer program that places high school students in a dynamic simulation where they compete as industry professionals, sharpen communication skills, and face real-world challenges.
With Wave Learning Festival, the educational opportunities are limitless. Tune into seminars designed for middle and high school students covering every topic imaginable, particularly those not found in a traditional classroom. Attend tutoring sessions for personalized help with coursework. Drop by a speaker panel highlighting the experiences of industry leaders, professionals, and scholars. There’s a space for everyone at Wave!
WESTERN AEROSPACE SCHOLARS PROGRAM
WESTERN AEROSPACE SCHOLARS PROGRAM
For students who are Juniors in the Fall - designed for high school students interested in pursuing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) pathways through the exploration of space and space travel.
We facilitate peer groups for children and adults who are grieving a death by creating the space for sharing, connection, and healing in nature.
Who: 13-18 year olds who have lost someone significant.
When: Spring & Summer.
What: Multi-day backpacking trip.
Unique learning experiences that you can’t get in school but companies need you to have.
Consider Taking a Pre-College Program
Consider Taking a Pre-College Program
An increasing number of selective colleges are beginning to scrutinize how applicants spend their summers during high school. Some parents, in response to this trend, have blown thousands of dollars on summer programs that may provide for an enriching experience, but do little to distinguish their child from the rest of the applicant pool. Today, the majority of competitive colleges offer at least one pre-college program inviting high school students to explore campus, visit with faculty, and even take courses during the summer months. Most summer programs are nothing more than “cash cows” and will accept any high school student able to pay the bill. Participation in these summer programs will be viewed by your prospective colleges as evidence of wealth, rather than evidence of any special ability—even if these programs happen to be offered on an Ivy League campus. As such, they do NOTHING to improve your admission prospects.
However, there is a growing minority of selective summer programs that select high achieving high school students strictly on the basis of merit. A number of these programs are offered for free or at a relatively low costs, and will prove an impressive addition to your college application. The following is a list of top summer programs for high school students:
Center for Excellence in Education - Research Science Institute (RSI)
Cronkite Institute for High School Journalism: Summer Journalism Institute
Foundation for Teaching Economics - Economics for Leaders (EFL)
- For Journalism students
Massachusetts Institute of Technology – Minority Introduction to Science and Engineering (MITES)
Michigan State University – High School Honors Science, Math and Engineering Program (HSHSP)
National Institutes of Health Summer Internship in Biomedical Research (SIP)
University of Pennsylvania – Leadership in the Business World
Note that participation in one of these “best summer programs” is not essential to earn admission into a selective college. For example, spending your summer at a local job or internship, or completing a for-credit college course, can prove just as impressive. However, students seeking an exciting summer experience outside their area, while improving their college applicant profile in the process, are advised to explore the above.
This site has opportunities across Washington for leadership and voice in education, youth organizations, and higher education. Take a look and see which option you might like. This one is a VERY big deal as you are an equal member on a board that makes decisions across the state and nation. Highly Recommended!
Opportunities — Association of Washington Student Leaders (awsleaders.org)
Employment
Employment
Riverdance Soapworks
Riverdance Soapworks is hiring entry-level positions. Must be 16 years old and be able to lift 30 lbs. Please send a letter of interest to Deb@Riverdancesoapworks.com. For more information about Riverdance Soapworks, please check out their website at https://riverdancesoapworks.com/ If you need help with writing your letter of interest, please see Jill in the Career Center.
HOPE Garden Project
Are you looking for something to do after school? Wanting to make a little extra cash? Join HOPE Garden's Older Youth Employment Program. At HOPE participating youth gain skills in leadership, communication, group dynamics and health all through the garden modality. If you like working outside and getting your hands dirty, check us out!
When: Thursday & Friday after school from 2:45-4:45
Where: We will be working at all of our garden locations- Evergreen Elementary, Our Hospital Garden Location and Callanan Community Garden
Who: High School students from any of the districts three schools or students attending Gravity
For more information check out our website: hopegardenproject.org or email us at: info@hopegardenproject.org
The Shelton YMCA
Currently, we have openings in all areas of the Y for youth age 16 and older, specifically:
Lifeguards*
Swim instructors
Some of the benefits of being a Y employee:
Cause-driven employer
Flexible schedule
Free membership
Training provided
*For youth interested in becoming lifeguards, the Y can help with logistics/cost of training
Link for applying online is HERE.
The Ridge Motorsports
The Ridge Raceway is hiring! Employment would start late March/Early April with on-the-job training. Our Facility Greeter and Café positions are hiring for 16 and older, with our Corner Worker position hiring 18 and older.
Hunter Family Farm, LLC
Hunter Family Farm would like to offer you an opportunity to join our team. We are looking for friendly, courteous and hard working people who take ownership and pride in their work. Most of our employees work weekends in the month of October, with limited weekday positions. Limited employment is available for the Christmas tree season. Customer service is our top priority for all positions.
We have openings for:
* Activity Attendants – for weekends in October only.
* Tractor Drivers.
* Decorators for the Holiday Shop – One week in November.
We are looking for:
* Students (must be at least 16 years old)
* Retirees
* Folks who enjoy being around people
* People with decorating experience
For all positions you must be:
* Enthusiastic, friendly, and enjoy working with the public
Willing to work outside no matter what the weather
* Neat and clean
* Reliable and punctual
* Ready to commit to your schedule- Weekends in October
Please print this form and fill it out, then scan and email to hunterfamilyfarm@gmail.com or mail to 7413 Yelm Hwy SE, Olympia, WA 98513.
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- Northwest Youth Corps (NYC) is a non-profit work training and education program throughout the Pacific Northwest and Idaho. We are based out of Eugene Oregon, with offices also in Portland Oregon, Tacoma Washington, and Boise Idaho. Founded in 1984 and based on the modeled principles of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930’s, NYC has served youth and young adults within the Pacific Northwest and Idaho by providing a challenging work training, life skill and education program, where they live, learn, work and recreate together over the course of a four- to five-week session.
We are currently hiring youth for our Community Crews based in Olympia and Tacoma. The Community Program is a day program where participants must reside in or in close proximity to locations where programs are offered. Participants work Monday - Friday for 5 weeks and return home each night. Interested youth must be able to get to and from work each day by their own means of transportation and provide their own meals. For five weeks, participants gain real-world work experience while getting involved with local environmental projects; members become more connected and invested with the area in which they live and can take pride in the benefits they create for their local community. Washington crews specifically get to spend a week of their service camping (most likely at Mount Rainier!) and diving even deeper into the field of conservation. Dates, stipends, and more general information can be found here.
Volunteer Opportunities & Internships
Volunteer Opportunities & Internships
Grades 10-12:
CAMP BLAZE- FIRE CAMP FOR WOMEN
Camp Blaze 2022 is open to those who are 16-19 years old the week of camp, and have not previously attended before. Camp will be held at the Washington State Patrol Fire Training Academy in North Bend, Washington, beginning on Saturday, July 30, 2022, and ending with a graduation ceremony on Saturday, August 6, 2022. There is no cost to campers to attend Camp Blaze, except the cost of transportation to/from the Seattle area. All meals and lodging will be provided during the week.
Each camp, we select 24 Campers, including alternates. The application period opens on February 1st, and will close on March 31st. Once our selection committee has reviewed all submissions, we will contact all applicants by April 30th to inform you of your status. Those who are selected as campers will receive more detailed information following selection.
Camp Application Deadline is March 31st Click Here: https://www.campblazefirecamp.org/2022-camper-application
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING APPRENTICESHIP INFO:
The Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) places high school students in Department of Navy (DoN) laboratories where they take part in real Naval research for eight weeks during the summer.
SEAP gives academically talented sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in STEM the opportunity to learn about Naval research and technology while receiving first-class mentoring by top scientists and engineers.
SEAP is a competitive program with around 300 placements in more than 30 laboratories around the country in which many participants go on to careers within the DoN. Interns are selected based upon academic achievement, personal statements, recommendations, and career and research interests.
Find more information by clicking HERE
NAVAL RESEARCH INTERNSHIP INFO:
The Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) places college and university students in Department of Navy (DoN) laboratories where they take part in real Naval research for ten weeks during the summer.
NREIP gives academically talented college students, graduating seniors, and graduate students pursuing STEM careers the opportunity to learn about Naval research and technology while receiving first-class mentoring by top scientists and engineers.
NREIP is a competitive program with over 800 placements in 47 laboratories around the country in which many participants go on to careers within the DoN. Interns are selected based upon academic achievement, personal statements, recommendations, and career and research interests.
Find more information HERE
Spend some time in your college planning here https://www.collegeboard.org/ for the SAT and https://www.act.org for the ACT!
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