Counselors

Head Counselor

Eligibility: 16 year olds who have completed two CTE courses in a single pathway, at least 1 year Camp Yampa experience
Apply: West Sacramento Home Run application at InternSource.org
Hours: June 10-July 9, 7:30-12:30 (additional hours may be scheduled)
Tasks: coordinate counselor & yamper schedules, lead activities, supervise focus groups, provide guidance for the final performance, and duties as assigned
Compensation: Home Run internship rate

Senior Counselors

Eligibility: 16 year olds who have completed two CTE courses in a single pathway
Apply: West Sacramento Home Run application at InternSource.org
Hours: June 10-July 9, 7:30-12:30 (additional hours may be scheduled)
Tasks: set-up, lead, and clean up activities, guide focus groups, and duties as assigned
Compensation: Home Run internship rate

Junior Counselors

Eligibility: RCHS student, completed one Stage/Screen CTE course or be an active Thespian Troupe 8918 member
Apply: notify Camp Manager of your intent
Hours: June 10-July 9, 8-12 (schedule your own days & hours!)
Tasks: set-up, aid, and clean up activities
Compensation: Community Service & Thespian Hours

Camp Staff Flowchart

Counselor Training

Home Run Orientation & Onboarding: June 10
Camp Yampa Orientation & Training: June 11
Various Home Run informational meetings and weekly Wednesday afternoon trainings as required

Additional Hours

Washington Unified School District will be hosting summer ELO-P programs that Interns may be able to provide paid support

Counselor Roster

Summer 2026

Itsuki Carey - Dance Counselor

Ian Catlett - Video Production Counselor

Alyssa Lopez - Theatre Arts Counselor

Aubriana Sauceda - Music Counselor

Cassie Wintersmith - Visual Arts Counselor

Summer 2025

Ariel Airada - Dance Counselor

Layla Beltran - Visual Art Counselor

Mary Huefner - Head Counselor

Alyssa Lopez - Theatre Arts Counselor

Evane Stewart - Video Production Counselor

Alex Ticse - Music Counselor

Summer 2024

Alex Catlett - Head Counselor

Mary Huefner - Theatre Arts Counselor

Bethany de Young - Visual Arts Counselor

Antonio D'Antonoli - Music Counselor

Jude Lancaster - Dance Counselor

Morgan Ekasala - Video Production Counselor

Summer 2023

Morgan Ekasala - Head Counselor

Alex Catlett - Theatre Arts Counselor

Darrin McCammon - Visual Arts Counselor

Ami Sanchez - Music Counselor

Paige Semple - Dance Counselor

Ryan Buchmiller - Video & Creative Writing Counselor

Mackenzie Her - Video & Creative Writing Counselor

Summer 2022

Imani Cowart - Head Counselor

Merrick Combs - Theatre Arts Counselor

Riley Dempsey - Theatre Arts Counselor

Morgan Ekasala - Visual Arts Counselor

Aaron Fuentes - Music Counselor

Trinity Montgomery - Dance Counselor

Messina Ponce - Creative Writing Counselor

Dylan Simpson - Media Arts Counselor

Summer 2021

Eleni Johnson - Head Counselor

Imani Cowart - Visual Arts Counselor

Merrick Combs - Theatre Arts Counselor

Miles McConnell - Theatre Arts Counselor

Aaron Fuentes - Music Counselor

Trinity Montgomery - Dance Counselor

Lauren Ormond - Creative Writing Counselor

Reilly Fox - Media Arts Counselor

Summer 2020 - Founding Creative Team

Stella Bleau - Theatre Arts

Reilly Fox - Music

Eleni Johnson - Visual Arts

Lauren Ormond - Creative Writing

Yuki Zhang - Dance