The Junior Counselor program is a volunteer program for individuals ages 12-17 who are interested in working with kids and enjoy spending time in the outdoors. Volunteers are an integral part of everything we do at the Gardens! As a volunteer, you will learn valuable leadership and job skills and have the opportunity to be part of a fun, hard working staff. 

Junior Counselors practice leadership skills by assisiting Lead Counselors with a group of 12-18 campers each week. Campers range in age from 3-8 years old, depending on which group you are assigned to.

Volunteering as a Junior Counselor is a great way to learn important job skills, gain independence, and take initative towards meeting your future goals. 

To become a volunteer Junior Counselor candidates must:

• Be 12 years old by 6/9/25, no older than 17 years old
• Complete this applicaton and be accepted. When completing the application, the booking date does not matter. Sawyer requires a date to be selected in order to complete the application. Choose any available date. 
  
• You will recieve your acceptance or denial notice by email within one week of applying. 
• Complete the online registration form with the help of a parent or guardian (requires adult signatures).
• Attend a 4 hour training course at the Gardens (date options TBD) 
• Commit to volunteering for a  minimum of one full week of camp (Mon-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm) and a maximum of 3 full weeks of camp.