Academics Camp,
Community Service Camp,
Leadership Camp
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Spend two weeks of your summer helping others, learning new skills, building community and making our corner of the world a better place.
Responding to the needs of young teens too old for the traditional day camp, but too young for full-time employment, Summer of Service (SOS) is a unique and innovative summer program where youth can have fun, make friends, meet new challenges, and make a difference in the community.
SOS is an ongoing part of many young lives.Service in our local community has a deep impact on many participants, who express the desire to continue working to benefit their community. Many SOS graduates have developed an enduring bond with the Museum, and continue on as exhibit and program specialists, Team Teal volunteer staff, and SOS facilitators.
Recognizing an outstanding opportunity for youth, SOS won the prestigious Promising Practices Award from the Association of Children’s Museums.
SOS Teams
Red Team - Community Outreach
Show your multiple talents on this community outreach team. Serve food to the hungry, volunteer at a senior center, and make a difference in the lives of others in the community. For youth entering Grades 7-9.
Purple Team - Museum & Media
Get behind-the-scenes in the Museum. Prepare and facilitate activities for Museum visitors! Contribute to documentary and educational videos in the CDMedia Studio. For youth entering Grades 7-9.
Orange Team - Early Childhood
Be a mentor and friend to a little one at a local pre-school. Share a lunch, read a book, play games and lead activities in the classroom. For youth entering Grades 7-9.
Green Team - Environmental
Become an Environmental Guardian! Conduct water quality tests and river clean-up, plant a tree or harvest locally grown produce. For youth entering Grades 7-9.
Striped Team - 10th Grade Team
Join older SOSers for this exciting leadership experience. Complete special projects at a different service site each session, and design and lead activities for younger SOS participants. For youth entering Grade 10.
