Alexis Jenkins

Extensive experience programming and facilitating activities for ages 7-25 in a day camp and wilderness settings, including adventure trips, environmental education, and outdoor skill-building.

Background includes leading and mentoring staff, creating inclusive and engaging programs, and building strong connections with families and participants through clear communication and supportive leadership.

Assistant Director at Steve & Kate's Camp (2026-05 – 2026-08)

• Actively supervising campers
• Maintaining an organized and approachable activity space
• Ensure compliance with Camp Policies
• Reporting & Recording details of notable concerns or incidents, and of injuries to campers, other staff members, or self
• Keeping track and being aware of camper allergies and dietary restrictions
• Adding daily updates and photos to campers' profiles

Program Instructor at Mill Street Youth Center, New Braunfels Youth Collaborative (2026-01 – 2026-05)

Facilitates activities, life skills and games for children ages 11 to 17 in outdoor, gym and classroom settings. Builds relationships with participants while interacting in the youth center creating a safe and inclusive environment.

Adventure Instructor at YMCA Camp Moody (2025-09 – 2026-05)

Supervise camp property rentals up to 100 participants, serve as overnight on-site contact, facilitate challenge courses, cook and cleans for guests. Ensured participant safety and positive guest experiences by enforcing YMCA policies, managing risk on challenge courses, and responding calmly to on-site needs during overnight rentals.

Site Lead – Fieldwork at YMCA Camp Moody (2025-05 – 2025-08)

Assisted in directing daily operations of YMCA Day Camp Programs, overseeing 160 campers per week, building schedules, and providing youth activities to ensure a positive and enriching experience. Supervised and evaluated 30 camp staff, cultivating leadership skills and building a collaborative environment that aligned with YMCA values. Strengthened family engagement through clear communication and program updates and discussed camper incidents and concerns with parents in a timely and supportive manner.

Adventure Trip Program Lead at Texas State University Adventure Trip Program (2024-09 – 2025-11)

Designed and executed 25 immersive outdoor experiences per semester, managing transportation, gear, meals, permits, and safety logistics while collaboration with the outdoor recreation coordinator, strengthening leadership skills, environmental stewardship, and wilderness medical readiness among student leaders.

• Conducted kayaking, rafting, backpacking, canoeing, day-hikes, and urban adventures
• Oversaw and led 15 adventure-based trips that consisted of teaching up to 10-20 participants at a time on how to properly use equipment with good technique

Bachelor of Science in Recreation & Sports Management with an Emphasis in Outdoor Recreation – Texas State University (2026)