Throw in some hiking, biking, and maybe a swim or two These service programs are not limited to pouring cement floors, however. Selden says teens can do anything from rebuilding a hurricane-ravaged area to operating a camp for disadvantaged kids. In the programs that she is familiar with, the age range is from ninth grade up. The minimum time spent on a trip is one to two months and groups vary in size from 16 to 25. It's not all work and no play, either.
Participants often get to experience the fun side of the country in which they are working.
Hiking, biking, and swimming are often part of their days. Meghan's advice to others who might be considering similar programs is to expect the best but prepare for the worst. It was a profound experience that changed her life. Return to the Summer Jobs article . SiteMap Copyright 2001 by Peterson's.