For middle school and high school aged youth.


​ Signing up with a friend is encouraged.

Happy Trails! Ramblin' welcomes youth in grades 6-12 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 Marin & Sonoma Counties
• Develop your love of nature
• New experiences
• Build your 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)
• Optional interview to practice for future job interviews.
• Attend one of the following Summer Orientation sessions: Thursday, March 27th, Saturday, April 12th
• Youth Trail Guide Tuition: $250 per session

Now accepting Scholarship Applications : Please contact [email protected] to receive a scholarship application.

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