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Recreation staff report success of ATGM teen overnight camp; council and mayor commend program
Summary
City recreation staff presented a recap of the ATGM teen overnight camping trip to Bishop, California, saying 26 participants attended and staff highlighted leadership, team building and new experiences; three teens were recognized for contributions.
City recreation staff on Aug. 13 presented a recap of an ATGM overnight teen camping trip to Browns Mill Pond Campground in Bishop, California, reporting the program took 16 ATGM participants and 10 teen‑center participants on a multi‑day trip intended to build leadership, responsibility and outdoor skills.
Christian Rodriguez, the neighborhood counselor who runs the ATGM program, said staff partnered with the sheriff's deputies, the mayor, the city manager and local volunteers to support the trip. “We couldn’t really have done all of this without them,” Rodriguez said, thanking the mayor, the city manager and the local food bank for support.
Rodriguez described a program of tent‑camping, group cooking, hiking, paddleboarding at June Lake and group games. Staff described specific learning outcomes: tent setup, meal planning and preparation, responsibility for cleanup and leadership opportunities. The group organized participants into five staff‑led teams; each team took turns cooking meals and leading activities.
As part of the presentation, Rodriguez and staff recognized three participants for leadership and development: Michael Sanchez (who began eighth grade on the day of the presentation), Justine Panetta and Fermin (last name not specified). Each spoke briefly about their camping experience, saying they gained confidence, practiced leadership and enjoyed activities such as kayaking and the “clip” singing game.
Mayor and council members praised the program as transformational and noted the city’s support through staff time and funding. Staff said they hope to run similar outdoor experiences again and thanked council for allowing the program to proceed.
No council action was required; the presentation concluded and council recessed for five minutes.
