Are you interested in becoming a Volunteer Camp Youth Leader?
AEF is looking for Volunteer Youth Leaders for our Sports Summer Camp and Enrichment Summer Camp programs. The application process is currently open to all students 14-17 yrs old. Please note, Sports Summer Camp volunteers must be 16-17 yrs old. This is a good opportunity to earn volunteer hours while working with camp instructors and children over the summer.
You will gain:
- Gain leadership skills, demonstrated responsibility and teamwork experience as a camp leader working with young students.
- Experience a real-world job application and interview process in a safe environment.
- Add community service hours for graduation requirements.
AEF strives to match the leader’s areas of interest with related camps if they are available. The 2-week commitment for the Enrichment camp and 1-week commitment for the Sports camp can fit around family vacations and summer jobs. Many of our leaders enjoyed AEF Summer camp as children and want to support the program.
What does it involve?
Volunteer Youth Leaders will work alongside camp instructors during our summer camp program. You will assist the instructor in providing extra supervision for the camp participants and provide hands-on assistance to the students who may need extra help in completing any activities.
- Where camps will be held: Enrichment Camp at Earhart Elementary School; Sports Camp at Lincoln Middle School
- When camps are held: Enrichment Camp June 15 – July 10, 2026 (no class June 19 & July 3); Sports Camp June 29-July 10, 2026 (no class July 3)
- Enrichment camp internships require a 2-week commitment and Sports camp internships require a 1-week commitment. Please do not apply if you cannot fulfill those commitments.
- Students can indicate on the application form if they prefer to volunteer for the Morning Camps, Afternoon Camps or After Care.
- A $25 program fee is required if you are accepted to the program. Scholarships available upon request.
Enrichment Camps include : Sports, Spanish, Rock Band, LEGO, Robotics, Writing, Drawing, Chess. Middle School Sports Camp will include: Volleyball, Basketball, Multi-Sports and much more. More information on our camps can be found here.
What do you need to do to apply?
- Complete this online application.
- Please note that your parent/guardian will need to assist you in completing the online form, as there are waivers that someone over the age of 18 has to complete.
- Interviews will be conducted in person or via Zoom.
- Interviews do not guarantee placement in the program.
- If accepted, interns must attend the in person training session (no exceptions).
- The training session will be held on: May 21, 2026 @ 4:15PM
Who may apply?
Students must be at least 14 years old as of June 15, 2026 for Enrichment Camp, at least 17 years old as of June 15, 2026 for Sports Camp and under the age of 18 years old by July 10, 2026 for both.
Need more information?
Student who are interested and have questions may email Rachel Plato, Enrichment Program Director, [email protected] OR Lily Gates-Tilles, Sports Program Manager, [email protected]. We strongly encourage the student – NOT the parent/guardian – to contact AEF with their questions. Also, please come visit the AEF table at the Alameda Youth Career & Job Fair on April 1, 2026.
Important Dates:
- Complete online application by: May 1, 2026
- Interviews will start: April 1, 2026
- Training Date: May 21,