NRCE Program Summary Sheet

Target Audience:

Middle School (6-8) and High School (9-12)

Name of Program:

Youth Fire Lookout

Location of Program (City or Forest, State):

San Bernardino National Forest, California

Children's Forest

Program Dates (and Time):

summers

Frequency: Annually

Brief Description

(please include target audience, costs to participants, and program plans):

Student ages 12-18 are trained as fire lookouts to volunteer on weekends in the Keller Peak Lookout, a historic tower in the Children's Forest. The tower is open to the public, and on weekends the kids serve as interpreters for interested guests. These are volunteer positions, and transportation is not provided, but the beautiful and peaceful location serves as compensation.

Contact Person

(name, address, phone, and e-mail if possible):

Bob Loudon or Dave Sutherland
909-337-2444
Arrowhead Ranger Station
PO Box 350
Sky Forest, CA 92385
e-mail: /s=b.loudon/ou1=R05F12D51A@mhs.fswa.attmail.com