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9 programsYouth Leadership

Oakland ZooSelective

Oakland Zoo Teen Programs: ZooCamp Teen Assistants (T.A.)

A summer leadership and zoo education program offering three positions—Teen Assistant (unpaid volunteer), Teacher Intern (paid), and Administrative Intern (paid)—for high school students. Participants work Monday–Friday during nine one-week sessions from June through early August, supporting youth camp activities and gaining experience in animal education and youth leadership.

Jun–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterOakland, CAFree141 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesCareer Exploration, Community Service, Leadership

SubjectsZoo Education, Animal Science, Youth Leadership, Conflict Resolution

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://www.oaklandzoo.org/programs-and-events/teen-assistants-t-a

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Roughing It Day CampSelective

Roughing It Day Camp: Junior Counselor Program

A volunteer leadership program for high school juniors and seniors who have previously attended Roughing It Day Camp. Junior counselors gain community service hours, leadership experience, and references for college applications while assisting with outdoor-based day camp activities across the San Francisco Bay Area.

JunCommuterMultiple locationsFreeRolling

Entering grades11th, 12th

CategoriesLeadership, Community Service

SubjectsYouth Leadership, Outdoor Education

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://www.roughingit.com/summer-jobs/junior-counselors/

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Hale EducationSelective

Hale Day Camp: Camp Counselor-in-Training

A four-week summer leadership development program where high school students serve as counselors-in-training, learning camp operations and mentoring younger campers through a structured curriculum with outdoor focus.

Jun–Jul · 2–4 wk sessionsCommuterWestwood, MA$1,500–$2,999Rolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesLeadership, Community Service

SubjectsYouth Leadership, Camp Counseling, Outdoor Programming

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,295

Websitehttps://hale.education/program/camp-counselor-training/

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Old Colony YMCA

Camp Clark: Counselor-in-Training

A leadership development program for high school students interested in youth mentoring and camp counseling. Participants gain hands-on experience working with younger campers while developing professional skills.

Jun–Aug · 4 wk sessionsResidentialPlymouth, MAFree

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesLeadership, Career Exploration, Community Service

SubjectsYouth Leadership, Counseling, Mentorship

CostFree

Websitehttp://www.oldcolonyymca.org/camp-clark

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University of Connecticut (UConn) 4-H

Windham-Tolland 4-H: Teen Leadership Program

A summer leadership development program for teens ages 15-17 that focuses on building practical leadership skills, community service, and outdoor activities through 4-H's youth development framework.

Jun–Jul · 1–2 wk sessionsResidentialWindham, CT<$500171 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th

CategoriesLeadership, Community Service, Outdoor Adventure

SubjectsYouth Leadership, Community Service, Outdoor Skills

Cost<$500 · $300

Websitehttps://www.4hcampct.org/summer-camp-programs/teen-leadership-program-15-17/

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Westcoast Connection

Westcoast Connection: Fiji Service & Adventure

An 18-day international volunteer program in Fiji where teens participate in community service projects including water infrastructure development, marine conservation, reforestation, and youth mentorship while experiencing island culture and adventure activities like snorkeling, zip-lining, and kayaking.

Jun · 2–3 wk sessionsResidentialNadi, Fiji$3,000–$6,999Rolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th

CategoriesCommunity Service, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Leadership

SubjectsCommunity Service, Marine Conservation, Environmental Sustainability, Infrastructure Development, Cultural Immersion, Youth Leadership

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $5,899

Websitehttps://www.westcoastconnection.com/programs/volunteer/community-service/fiji-18-days/

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Where There Be Dragons

Where There Be Dragons: Senegal

A 2-week immersive study abroad program in Senegal focusing on youth leadership, arts, and culture. Students live in village homestays, study local languages (Wolof, French, Pulaar), and engage with themes of social justice, environmental sustainability, and West African spiritual traditions through drumming, dance, and independent projects.

Jun · 2 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations$3,000–$6,999

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th

CategoriesLeadership, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Performing & Visual Arts, Community Service

SubjectsYouth Leadership, Arts & Culture, Environmental Justice, Social Justice, Language Study, Wolof, French, Pulaar, Drumming, Dance, Visual Art

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $5,690

Websitehttps://www.wheretherebedragons.com/program/summer-abroad-africa-senegal-culture

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ISSOS (International Summer Schools at Outstanding Sites)

ISSOS at St Andrews - Summer Program in Scotland

A 3-week residential summer program at the University of St Andrews in Scotland for ages 13–18, offering academic courses in debate, creative writing, business, leadership, and other subjects, combined with electives and cultural activities.

Jun–Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidentialSaint Andrews, United Kingdom$7,000+Rolling

Entering grades8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Leadership

SubjectsDebate, Study Skills, English Language, Business & Entrepreneurship, Creative Writing, IB Extended Essay, Youth Leadership, Journalism, Art, Film, Theatre

Cost$7,000+ · $7,400

Websitehttps://www.issos.com/international-summer-school/st-andrews/

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International Summer School of Scotland

ISSOS International Summer Schools

Award-winning international summer school with 3-week residential programs at University of Cambridge, University of St Andrews, and Yale University. Students select one academic course (debate, business, creative writing, journalism, etc.) and one elective (theatre, film, outdoor leadership, etc.) taught by working professionals.

Jul–Aug · 3 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations$7,000+

Entering grades7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Leadership, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsDebate, Study Skills, English Language, Business & Entrepreneurship, Creative Writing, Youth Leadership, IB Extended Essay, Journalism, Theatre, Film, Photography, Art, Outdoor Leadership, Tennis, Golf

Cost$7,000+ · $7,400

Websitehttps://www.issos.com/

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