Urban Trailblazers (UTB) is a youth leadership program designed for middle school-age youth.
We welcome 44 young people from culturally and economically diverse backgrounds to experience their local, state, and national parks over the course of six weeks in the summer.
This includes overnight camping at Rob Hill and our National Park.
Urban Trailblazers
Urban Trailblazers Celebrate Summer at Rob Hill Campground
Parks Conservancy
Status:
Ongoing
Crissy Field Center
Question and information
Applications for Summer 2026 are now open.
If you have any questions please contact Sam Tran at stran@parksconservancy.org or for Spanish/Español contact Xochitl Ramirez at Xramirez@parksconservancy.org .
Interviews on April 11th at Crissy Field Center (603 Mason Street, Presidio, SF, 94129)
Participants will know if they have been accepted into the program at the end of April.
May 16th - Mandatory Parent & Student Orientation at Crissy Field Center (603 Mason Street, Presidio, SF, 94129)
2026 Summer Session Dates: June 16th – July 31st (No Programming June 30th- July 3rd)
- Meet Tuesday-Friday, 9:30am-3pm
- Friday, June 19th: No Programming
- June 25th - 26th: Overnight Camping Trip at Rob Hill Campground, San Francisco. Early Dismissal on June 26th
- June 30th - July 3rd: No Programming
- July 21st - 24th: 4-Day Camping Trip
- July 31st: Blaze Out, Family and Friends Celebration (Late Start and Late Dismissal TBD)
The program is 100% free for participants.
Participants will be awarded a $300.00 education stipend for full completion of the program.
If missed last day the $300 stipend will be forfeited.
Q: How big are each group size?
A: Each group will be 11 students, 2 High School Interns, and 1 adult educator.
Q: Where do I meet everyday for the program?
A: We will be starting off every day at 603 Mason St., SF CA, 94129. If there is a location change, we will give students 2-3 days notice in advance.
Q: When will I get my paycheck?
A: Your $300.00 stipend will take 2 weeks after the last day of the program.
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