What: A one week summer camp to connect with the outdoors, learn and practice personal and community leadership, and prepare you to take on the challenge of high school with passion, confidence, and excitement. More information The Ford Family Foundation

When: July 25-August 1, 2010

Who: Youth entering the 9th grade from Dunsmuir, Etna, Happy Camp, McCloud, Mt. Shasta, Orleans, Seiad Valley, Somes Bar, Weed, Yreka looking for a fun, challenging summer outdoors experience.

Cost: $15 includes food, rafting, lodging, and a Columbia Sportswear backpack and water bottle.

The Siskiyou Family YMCA operates under the permits issued by the Klamath National Forest

The Siskiyou Family YMCA is an equal opportunity service provider

How to Apply (Campers):
Complete an online application or download a printable PDF here and mail or fax to The Ford Family Foundation, 1600 Stewart Parkway, Roseburg, OR 97471. Fax 541-957-5720. Please also submit two reference forms. One must be from a teacher/principal and the other can be from any adult, not related to you, and has known you for at least a year. Download a printable reference form.

Camper Application and Reference Forms Deadline: May 17, 2010

Counselor/Mentors are: High school juniors and older who are connected to their community and wish to support rising ninth graders, to better prepare them for their transition to high school, connect with the outdoors and learn and practice community and personal leadership skills. We are looking for two individuals each from the Happy Camp area (including Orleans, Seiad Valley, Somes Bar, Etna), Yreka area and Mt. Shasta Area (including Dunsmuir, McCloud and Weed). Ideally they will be graduates of The Ford Institute Leadership Program. More information The Ford Family Foundation .

How to Apply: (Counselor/Mentor):
Download a printable PDF application and mail or fax to The Ford Family Foundation, 1600 Stewart Parkway, Roseburg, OR 97471. Fax 541-957-5720. Please also submit two reference forms. One must be from a teacher/principal and the other can be from any adult, not related to you, and has known you for at least a year. Download a printable reference form.

Counselor/Mentor Application and Reference Forms Deadline: May 17, 2010

For more information:

Happy Camp Area: Alicia Derry - email - 530.493.5117
Yreka Area: Scott Eastman - email - (530.842.9622
Mt Shasta Area: Contact RDI Youth Program Manager, Max Gimbel - email – 541.359.5284 - Cam Ford, The Ford Foundation