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For middle school and high school aged youth.


​ Signing up with a friend is encouraged.

Happy Trails! Ramblin' welcomes youth ages 11 to 17 interested in learning

leadership skills from professional trail guides in the field. Our Youth Trail Guides

program is an opportunity for young leaders to practice working with children,

leading hikes, navigating and preparing for different kinds of terrain, and working with

co-leaders. 
Opportunities:
  • Visit swimming holes, new trails and secret spots around Santa Cruz County
  • Develop your love of nature
  • New experiences
  • Building resume / college application​
  • Develop leadership skills
  • Lead an activity of your choice (i.e. face painting, yoga, tree climbing 101, bring your best ideas forward!)
  • Boogie boarding, tree climbing, lizard catching, swimming holes, treasure hunting, cave exploring
  • Learn safety and gear skills
  • Signing up with a friend: extra support and fun!
Duties:
  • Play/interact/bond with younger campers
  • Help younger students with daily challenges, including: pack up their gear/lunch​, tie shoes, open lunch containers, apply sunscreen, make new friends, participate in group games, make informed choices, etc.
  • Aid Teachers in daily routines, activities, leadership tasks and general preparedness​
  • Keep students (and self) away from harm (i.e.  keep group together, help set boundaries, identify general trail hazards, etc.)
  • Practice leadership skills in the field. For example: lead hikes, run the daily circle meeting, set appropriate boundaries, survey new locations for hazards, be a positive role model for younger campers, decide on and deliver the daily activity, etc.
Expectations & Requirements:  
  • Arrive at meet up park promptly (9:45 AM)
  • Remain with the group for the entirety of the adventure (9:45am -3:30pm)
  • Refrain from using cellular devices and electronics (photos/ emergency use ok)
  • Attend an interview in addition to a pre-evaluation in the field to ensure a great fit!
  • Attend a training session



Now accepting Scholarship Applications : Please contact ramblinadventureclub@gmail.com to receive a scholarship application.

    Youth Trail Guide Summer Registration Form

    POLICIES:
     
    Payments:
    All payments and registration forms must be received by our office one month prior to your first trip. Enrollment is officially complete when registration & payment have been received.      Your registration payment can be made on the next screen, after you click 'SUBMIT' on this enrollment form. An invoice for your child's camp tuition will be sent to you within one week of submitting enrollment. Ramblin' Adventure Club does not accept cash or check payments. All payments must be paid by card through the invoice you receive by email.

    Youth Trail Guide Summer Rates :
    $200 Per Week

    We are now accepting scholarships for the Youth Trail Guides program. Please email ramblinadventureclub@gmail.com to receive a scholarship form.
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    Wait List:

    If the date you'd like is full we will notify you and put you on the wait list.
    

    Cancellation Policy:
    Please let us know if your child will miss a day as soon as possible so that we can inform your child's outdoor leaders. Refunds are not given for missed days during Summer Camps. If your child cannot attend the entire summer camp session we will refund your money with at least 30 days notice. 

    Photos and Videos:
    Ramblin' Adventure Club thrives on word of mouth marketing and social media marketing. We may use you or your child's name, likeness or image for purposes of advertising, marketing, promotion or trade without compensation, except where prohibited by law. Further, any images or recordings taken by Ramblin' Adventure Club shall be the sole and exclusive property of Ramblin' Adventure Club, and may be published, broadcast or otherwise disseminated at the sole and exclusive discretion of Ramblin' Adventure Club.  
    By clicking submit you agree to the above policies and acknowledge that your enrollment is not complete until payment is processed on the following screen.