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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 13–17

Junior Leader Program

Kauai County

A leadership development program for teens, offering hands-on experience in recreation and community service.

▌ Editor's read The Kauai County Junior Leader Program is a free summer day camp for youth aged 13-17, operated by the Department of Parks and Recreation. The program focuses on developing leadership skills and providing community service opportunities. The website, kauai.gov/Government/Departments-Agencies/Parks/Programs/Summer-Programs, loads successfully and details the program, including registration dates and requirements. The program is not accredited by the American Camp Association. There is no specific staff-to-camper ratio listed on the website, nor is there explicit mention of staff background checks. Google reviews for 'Kauai County Parks and Recreation' indicate a 4.1-star rating from 130 reviews, with general themes of satisfaction with park facilities and community programs. The Facebook page for Kauai Parks (@KauaiParks) is active, sharing updates on various park activities and programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–17

Junior Leader Program 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 community/rec center, 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
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 13–17
  • Address: 4444 Rice St, Lihue, HI 96766, USA
  • Phone: (808) 241-4460

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Junior Leader Program

What ages does Junior Leader Program accept?
Junior Leader Program is open to children ages 13–17. 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.
Who runs Junior Leader Program?
Junior Leader Program is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Junior Leader Program provide lunch?
Junior Leader Program 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 Junior Leader Program compare to other community/rec center camps in Lihue?
Junior Leader Program is one of 9 community/rec center camps in Lihue 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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