City and County of San Francisco
Teen Outdoor Experience 2015
About the Teen Outdoor Experience
The Project is led by a collaborative effort between the Mayor’s Office, Juvenile Probation Dept., Rec & Park Dept., Police Dept., and Various Community-Based Organizations
About the Teen Outdoor Experience
A signature initiative of the Mayor’s Office designed to engage inner-city youth during the summer, leveraging the City’s resources to provide a unique summer camp experience
Strategically planned before the start of school, the TOE provides an opportunity for high-risk youth from different neighborhoods to interact and build positive relationships with one another
About the Teen Outdoor Experience
Provides alternatives to crime, community violence, and relief from the negative influences of their neighborhoods
Brings together youth from various cultural backgrounds and neighborhoods frequently impacted by violence
About the Teen Outdoor Experience
In preparation for the trip, 3 mandatory workshops were conducted from July through August
On August 20th, campers boarded two buses along with Staff from Rec & Park, JPD, Log Cabin Ranch, and Case Managers to begin an adventure in the High Sierra Mountains
Both campers and staff reflected the multi-cultural and diverse make up of our city
For many, this was their first time visiting Yosemite National Park and the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir
Campers by the Numbers
44 Total Campers
Total of 14 Girls and 30 Boys
Biggest Girls Group of the 5 years of TOE
30 Youth campers, 8 Peer Leaders, 6 Graduated Peer Leaders (Rec & Park Employees)
Campers by the Numbers
Youth referred by SFJPD, Rec & Park and CBO’s
4 Youth referred by Log Cabin Ranch
4 Youth referred by Boys Shelter
27 Participants on active JPD supervision
Majority of participants from 94110, 94134, 94124, 94115
Orientations Prior to Camp
Conducted 3 Mandatory Pre-Trip Orientations
Orientations Prior to Camp
1 Make-up session was offered before final orientation to accommodate youth that may have missed a session due to conflicting schedules of other summer programming and/or family outings
Covered camp logistics as well as other pro-social & relationship building activities
Workshop topics included: Anger Management, Gender Respect, Anti-Bullying, Health/Hygiene, and Employment Information for completing on-line application of RPD 9910 Public Service Trainee Positions for graduating participants
Camp Activities
RPD Installed new Ropes/Challenge Course
- High Ropes, Leap of Faith, & Sling Shot were a hit!
Annual Staff & Youth Softball Tournament
Swimming in the Lake and Pool
Paddle Boarding, Canoeing, Slack-lining, & Tie-Dye
Drumming, Smores, Movie Night, & Journaling
5th Annual Camp Mather TOE Talent Show!!
Peer Leaders
Previous campers 18-24 identified for their leadership skills to provide peer-to-peer support
Hours accumulate and accrue from orientations, Camp, and for year round work towards eligibly for the 9910 classification
500 hours of work experience needed to progress to 64 & 79 camp assistant classifications
Employment and Retention
19 of the 25 youth eligible to applied to Rec & Park
17 Interviewed and selected for the 9910 Service Trainee seasonal employment program
4 youth at LCR will have 9910 placement upon release
Additional 6 youth will continue to work as RPD as 64 and 79 classifications across various sites throughout SF
Employment and Retention
Community Support Services and Probation Supervisors to coordinate support for TOE youth
Communication with RPD point person to coordinate processing and placement of youth’s job assignments
JAC members and CSS to provide ongoing check-in and peer-to-peer mentorship and training
Mid-year reunion of campers- BBQ/Pool Party
Faces of Teen Outdoor Experience 2015
Slideshow