Enterprise for Youth - Paid Internships
Offers paid summer internships and job readiness training for San Francisco youth in various sectors.
▌ Editor's read The website for Enterprise for Youth loads successfully and details their paid summer internship program for high school students in San Francisco. The organization, founded in 1979, has been operating for 45 years, indicating a long-standing presence in youth development. It is clearly a nonprofit organization, as evidenced by its mission and 'Donate' calls to action. The program is a day program, focusing on internships and career development rather than traditional camp activities. While there's no mention of ACA accreditation, this is expected for a career-focused internship program. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-intern ratios or mention background checks for staff. Google reviews for 'Enterprise for Youth' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with many reviewers praising the valuable experience, mentorship, and professional development opportunities provided to students.
Who thrives here Ages 16–18
Enterprise for Youth - Paid Internships serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1981 (45 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 16–18
- Hours: 75+ hours over the summer
- Address: 1200 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94109
- Phone: (415) 771-3777
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Paid internship, $21+/hour.
↗ What parents like
- Paid internship opportunity
- Job readiness training included
↘ Watch for
- Highly competitive
- San Francisco youth prioritized
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Enterprise for Youth - Paid Internships
- What ages does Enterprise for Youth - Paid Internships accept?
- Enterprise for Youth - Paid Internships is open to children ages 16–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Enterprise for Youth - Paid Internships cost?
- Enterprise for Youth - Paid Internships doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Paid internship, $21+/hour. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Enterprise for Youth - Paid Internships's hours?
- Enterprise for Youth - Paid Internships runs 75+ hours over the summer. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Enterprise for Youth - Paid Internships?
- Enterprise for Youth - Paid Internships is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 45 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Enterprise for Youth - Paid Internships provide lunch?
- Enterprise for Youth - Paid Internships does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Enterprise for Youth - Paid Internships compare to other specialty camps in San Francisco?
- Enterprise for Youth - Paid Internships is one of 14 specialty camps in San Francisco that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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