Youth Services
Sunburst Projects provides residential youth leadership camps, youth support groups, One Love conference and peer mentorship programs that foster self-sufficiency, career development and a path to independence.
Sunburst Projects would like to recognize the Taylor Family Foundation for hosting our Camp Sunburst held at Camp Arroyo this year. The Taylor Family Foundation’s mission is to preserve the wellness and enhance the quality of life for children in Northern, CA with life-threatening and chronic illnesses, disabilities and youth at-risk through unique therepeutic experiences and support. For more information, please visit www.ttff.org.
Youth Leadership Camps
At Camp Sunburst, adolescents are supported and encouraged by caring adults and as a result they benefit in extremely positive ways. The young adults become resourceful and contributing program members, bursting with energy, curiosity and spirit, often becoming spokespeople in their communities when they return home. Sunbursts approach relies on individual and community participation which ultimately prepares and empowers youth and teens to become effective community leaders.
Adolescents learn that they have the potential to change negative social patterns of behavior and break cycles of HIV infection. Program elements include boating, swimming, art, dance and sports. The Teen Leadership Program also provides specialized program elements that address issues around medication adherence, disclosure, sexual and reproductive health, stigma, stress reduction, and life skills.
2019 Camp Sunburst will take place from June 30th-July 6th
2019 Volunteer training will take place from June 28th-29th
For campers or volunteers please fill out the required paperwork below (required camper documents are listed in red). CAMPER APPLICATIONS WILL BE OUT MARCH 1ST THEY ARE DUE MAY 15TH! RETURNING VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS WILL BE OUT EARLY FEBRUARY, CONTRACTS DUE BY MARCH 1ST. NEW VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS WILL COME OUT EARLY FEB AND ALL PAPERWORK IS DUE BY JUNE 1ST.
Please contact trenice@sunburstprojects.org with questions.
Camper Application
Camper Physical Form
Is Your Child Ready For Camp? (for new campers)
Parent Letter/Deadlines
NEW Volunteer Application
Returning Volunteer Commitment Contract
Returning Volunteer Packet
Paperwork can be mailed to 2143 Hurley Way, Suite 240, Sacramento, CA 95825 or you can fax it to 916-440-1208.
One Love Conference
Our Annual One Love Conference provides a continuum of care, for participants as they transition out of our Youth Leadership Programs. The One Love Conference is designed for, and led by, young people ages 18‐26 living with HIV/AIDS. Participants are engaged in dynamic discussions and workshops about the unique issues they face and leave the conference armed with both new information and a network of support peers who share similar life experiences/ challenges.
The conference is unique and effective because everything, including the schedule, discussion topics and workshops, is designed with input and leadership from aYouth Task Force of highly motivated young people living with HIV/AIDS (with guidance from the Sunburst staff).
2019 Conference will take place in June. Dates Coming Soon!
2019 Informational Flyer Coming Soon
2019 Application Coming Soon
Please mail completed applications to 2143 Hurley Way, Suite 240, Sacramento, CA 95825 or fax it to 916-440-1208. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions. You can reach Lorena by email at Lorena@sunburstprojects.org.
Transitional Youth Clinic
Our Transitional Youth Clinics provide on‐going support to program participants encouraging them to have open dialogue with their peers, community and family. Family members, in particular, play an active part in our programs by attending support groups, therapeutic care services, and our prevention and education programs.
Additionally, the Transitional Youth Clinics help participants stay actively involved in their own care and ensure they have the peer support and self confidence needed to transition into the adult medical care system. The Transitional Youth Clinics often also provide guidance to participants in regards to other areas of their life such as work, community, and school.
Youth Nights!
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Youth Nights are designed for youth ages 13-17 who are affected by or living with HIV. Youth nights provide an opportunity for educational and fun programing. In a supportive and non-judgemental atmosphere, youth have a chance to talk freely about HIV/AIDS and express their feeling while enjoying the fun activities youth night has to offer.
Dates Available on Events Page
Pre-teen Youth Nights!
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Pre-Teen Youth Nights are designed for HIV positive youth ages 10-12. Through educational and social outreach we offer adolescents support to identify the value in their health, relationships, and future. Pre-teen Youth Nights provide an opportunity for educational and fun programing. This group will cover topics such as keeping our bodies healthy, hygiene, HIV 101, relationships, adherence and more!
