Calling all Teens! The Teen Leadership Camp (TLC) is designed for youth ages 13 - 17 to develop their leadership and communication skills. This camp specifically aims to teach participants the skills needed to be effective leaders in the community. Working closely with staff, participants will engage in activities that focus on personal development, building leadership competencies, enhance communication skills, and build confidence and self-efficacy.
Participants will receive mentorship from staff, learn the value of teamwork, and practice their newly acquired skills by co-leading activities for younger campers. Lunch is not provided. Participants must bring lunch and snacks daily. Participants may bring spending money for trips. Sign up early as spaces are limited! Sessions that do not reach the minimum number of participants are subject to cancellation.
Registration fee includes: field trip admission and transportation, t-shirt, supplies, and materials.
Extended Care Mid-Day: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Mid-Day Extended Care is a great option for working parents. After specialty camp each day, participants will have time to relax in a supervised comfortable environment. Long term art projects and low-key recreation activities will be provided. Snack will be provided.
Participants will be separated in appropriate age groups.
Lunch Hour Specialty Care: 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Lunch Hour extended care for summer camps 5-13 yrs old. Campers will eat lunch, watch a movie or play games during the hour break between camps. A leader will escort youth to next summer camp session.
For Camden Community Center: No Camp Wednesday, July 4th
Special Needs
Some Therapeutics Services support may be available. Please contact for more information.
Deals
Scholarships are available at some locations. Please contact for more information.
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) Scholarship Program will ensure that qualifying San José residents have affordable access to participation in PRNS programs, classes and services. All requests are subject to available funding. Eligibility requirements may differ for each scholarship.