TEEN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Apply for Summer 2026 starting February 1st!
Join ATX KIDS CLUB and develop your leadership skills alongside one of our amazing Field Trip Leaders as we explore the Austin and the Central Texas Region together. Each teen (ages 13-17) will take daily adventures with a group of young campers while practicing leadership skills. Hours are 8:45am-4:45pm daily.
​Deadline to apply for Summer 2026 will be May 1, 2026. Spots are limited. 

​Qualifications:

• Ability to maintain high energy and enthusiasm for a strenuous week of adventures
• Enjoys working with children 
• Willingness to follow directions carefully and trust in the guidance of your assigned Field Trip Leader
• Patience and respect for all youth/campers in our program 
• A fun and positive approach to Summer Camp and life in general!
• Demonstrate responsibility, self-control, and a positive attitude. 
• Experience working with youth. 
• Experience working with diverse communities preferred 
• Flexible and able to deal with unexpected situations 

Requirements: 

• Letter of recommendation, emailed to [email protected].
• Attend mandatory volunteer training session, date tbd upon acceptance into program.
• Commitment of 2 week minimum. ​
• Complete Teen Leadership Application.  (Looking for our Adult Volunteer Application? Click here)​

(We are committed to a diverse and inclusive program. This means that we welcome participants and teens of all backgrounds, religious beliefs, ethnicities, vocations, family models and lifestyles. We ask that teens and staff acknowledge this diversity and refrain from conversations that may be perceived as offensive to others.)

Benefits: 

• Teens will develop leadership skills. 
• Teens will gain a sense of reward from working with adventurous campers.
• Teens gain valuable job experience and volunteer hours.
• Teens have fun! 
• ​All volunteers are eligible for the President's Volunteer Service Award if they accumulate enough hours according to our program guidelines.

Expectations:

• Be on time everyday (8:30am).
• Commit to AT LEAST 2 weeks of ATX KIDS CLUB Summer Camp.
• Committing and upholding camp rules.
• Set a good example for your campers.
• Willingness to learn/understand that it is okay to make mistakes.

• Engage and play with campers.
• Assist in guiding campers, ages 4-8, through field trip adventures and tours. 
• Maintain positive, appropriate relationships with children and staff. 
• Informs Field Trip Leaders of all incidents and/or injuries of campers.

• Limited Cell Phone use, we ask that while you are working with campers that you do not use your cell phone unless it is being used as part of your duties.
• Respect others rights and please keep your hands to yourself. 
• Swearing and foul language will not be tolerated.
• Physical violence will result in immediate volunteer termination.
• Use appropriate language and keep comments and stories “Rated G”.

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Teen Advisory Board

Our Teen Advisory Board (TAB) consists of an incredible group of 13-17 year olds that are committed to serving their community and advocating for ATX KIDS CLUB. Our TAB members bring their unique perspectives, creativity, and energy to everything we do. They actively participate in brainstorming sessions, community events, provide valuable feedback on programs, and spearhead fundraising initiatives. Through their dedication, they help shape the direction of ATX KIDS CLUB.

Our TAB is comprised of students who volunteered with us over the summer. At the end of the summer, ATX KIDS CLUB staff nominate teen leaders that went above and beyond to join the advisory board. If you are interested in joining our Teen Leadership Program, applications for summer '25 will open on February 1st.

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Current Teen Advisory Board Members

Mayan Kasturi - Board President

Hi my name is Mayan Kasturi, I am in 11th grade and I am the President for the Teen Advisory Board. I love working with the kids and seeing the smiles on their faces each day. My favorite memories as a volunteer are going to the splash pads and touring Austin Texas Capital. I’m glad to be partnered with the ATX Teen Leadership board and help make this summer awesome!

Chaitra Surapaneni -  Vice President

Hi! My name is Chaitra Surapaneni, a junior at Westwood High School. As a teen volunteer I loved working with the kids and taking them on adventures through Austin. My favorite memories at camp was when we went to the Blanton art museum and watched the kids explore all the different art installations and see how interested they were. It is so fun watching the kids explore, be creative, and learn new things and I love taking a part of that. I am so excited to be a part of the ATX Kids Club’s Teen advisory board and am ready to have another great summer!

Shakthi Sivasubramaniam - Secretary

Hi! My name is Shakthi, and I’m a sophomore at McNeil High School. This has been my second year with ATX Kids Club, and I’ve had a blast! It’s so much fun to work with all the kids, and explore Austin with them. My favorite memories over the years include taking part in the Cardboard Boat Race, visiting the Central Library, and all the bus rides spent playing games. I’m thrilled to be a part of the Teen Advisory Board this year and I’m looking forward to an awesome summer!

Bhavana Prayaga - Volunteer Coordinator

Hello! My name is Bhavana. As a teen volunteer I enjoyed getting to know each of the campers and playing games with them during & in between our adventures. My favorite memories from this past summer were visiting the Botanical Gardens, the Library, & the Radio Station. I am excited to be on the ATX KIDS CLUB Teen Advisory Board and make this year full of fun for the campers!

Margo McAlister 

Hi! My name is Margo and this summer was my second at ATX KIDS CLUB. This summer I was a teen volunteer, working with the kids every day on field trips around Austin. This year I have been lucky enough to be on the ATX KIDS CLUB Teen Advisory Board and spread the word about our awesome camp.

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Arnav Srinivasa

Hey! My name is Arnav Srinivasa, and I’ve been with ATX Kids Club for 2 years! Last summer I was a teen volunteer at Pease Park, working with kids ages 4-12 and taking them on fun educational trips around Austin. I’ve had one of the best summer experiences ever, with my favorite experiences being the exploration of the LBJ museum and touring the Blanton Art Museum. It was an incredible experience seeing the curiosity and joy of kids come to life as they made lasting friendships, engaged in fun activities, and learned so much about Texas History, art, and the culture that makes Austin so beautiful. I’m so excited to be a part of the Teen Advisory Board this year and the new journeys that I will be a part of this year!

Mia Lambers

​Hi! My name is Mia and I am a junior at Westlake high school. I enjoy volunteering in general but I specifically loved getting to know everyone at ATX KIDS CLUB last summer. Not only was I able to form new connections but I was also able to explore Austin! I love running, competing in debate, and reading. I also enjoy spending time with my friends and family and exploring new parts of Austin!

Sarvesh Suresh

Aanya Kasturi