Junior Counselor Program

The Junior Counselor program offers tweens and teens from 6th to 10th grade the opportunity to give back to their community, gain valuable leadership experience, and be a mentor to younger children. During their shift, participants will join Recreation Leaders to assist with various projects and games while having a good time. 

Junior Counselor Summer Program registration opened March 11th at 9 AM. 

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Friendship Subsidy Program

The City of Albany is offering financial subsidies to income-eligible participants in the Junior Counselor Program. The subsidies are available to junior counselors who reside in Albany. This temporary program is funded through Albany's American Rescue Plan Act funds.

Interested families should apply before completing registration. Applications will be accepted until funds are no longer available.

Please contact kmiller@albanyca.org or 510-559-7227 for more information and to receive an application.

Junior Counselor FAQs

What should Junior Counselors wear ?

JCs should wear their Junior Counselor badge, weather appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes. 

What do Junior Counselors need to bring?  

JCs should bring a snack, and a reusable water bottle. Friendship Club is a NUT FREE environment. 

What hours will our Junior Counselors be working? 

JC will work with FC staff to choose there own schedules.  This can be 1-3 days a week during Friendship Club afterschool hours.  Please reach out to friendshipclub@albanyca.org for any questions. 

What is the sign-out policy for Junior Counselors? 

At the time of registration, the parent/guardian can authorize or not authorize their Junior Counselor to sign themselves out at the end of their shifts. If they are not authorized, a parent/guardian or someone on their pick-up list is required to sign them out for the day. 

What if the Junior Counselor cant make a shift?

The JC are required to email regarding there absences prior to there shift to friendshipclub@albanyca.org. 

Program Details

Age Group

Students enrolled in 6th-10th grade

Fee

Resident $324 & Non-Resident $334 per 3-month commitment 

 JC Fall: September 9/3/2024 - November 11/22/2024
JC Winter: December 12/02/2024 - February 2/28/2025
JC Spring: March 3/3/2024- May 5/3/3035

Time Commitment

To be determined by availability and needs of the program.  

Location

Friendship Club - Ocean View, 900 Buchanan St. and Memorial Park, 1331 Portland Ave. 

Program Goals:

  1.  To provide Junior Counselors with hands-on experience assisting Staff with a variety of activities in
     Friendship Club
  2.  To provide the opportunity to serve their community
  3.  To provide new learning experiences for Junior Counselors and Staff
  4.  To enhance the quality of programs and experience for Friendship Club participants
  5.  To strengthen work ethic and teach important job skills to Junior Counselors
  6.  To learn how to work both independently, and as a team
  7.  To BE SAFE and HAVE FUN!

Online Activity #: 1347JC

Register/Refund Policy

Junior Counselor Refund Policy

Refunds requested 5 business days or more prior to the first day of camp will be refunded less $20 withdrawal fee. Camp refunds will not be granted within 4 business days of the first day of camp or after the first day of camp.

Refund Requests

Refund requests must be made in writing by email to jhall@albanyca.org.

What to Expect

Tweens/teens are responsible for all correspondence regarding the Junior Counselor Program, beginning with their part of the application process and continuing throughout their Junior Counselor experience. We want Junior Counselors to call, email, organize, and initiate!

Junior Counselors will work directly with Friendship Club Staff to assist in the setup, implementation, and break down of daily activities. Throughout their commitment, JCs will get hands-on work experience with children, learn how to manage conflicts, developing their leadership skills, make new friends, and have fun.

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