Woodcraft Rangers

We're so proud to have Woodcraft Rangers CEO, Julee Baber Brooks serving on the Governing Board of ExpandLA alongside amazing leaders who are shaping the future of expanded learning across LA County!

Growth looks good on us. 🌱 This week’s Hawthorne training was filled with energy, teamwork, and nonstop engagement! Training sessions like these give Woodcraft team members space to develop their skills, connect with peers, and bring new ideas back to their sites. Shout out to our trainers who help support our growing team!

Today, on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor and recognize Indigenous communities whose cultures and contributions continue to shape the world around us. 🌎 We hold deep respect for the original stewards of the land that we call home in Southern California: the Gabrieleño (Tongva), Ventureño (Chumash), Fernandeño (Tataviam), Acjachemen (Juaneño), Payómkawichum (Luiseño), ívil̃uwenetem Meytémak (Cahuilla), and Yuhaaviatam/Maarenga’yam (Serrano) peoples. As an organization deeply rooted in the communities we serve across Greater Los Angeles County, Woodcraft Rangers honors the enduring presence and contributions of Indigenous peoples. We remain committed to building a shared future that strengthens connection, respect, and collaboration - uplifting Indigenous voices and their ongoing contributions. We invite you to learn more and explore the rich histories and lands of Indigenous peoples: 🔗 https://native-land.ca

Exciting News! Woodcraft Rangers has been named a 2025 National Summer Learning Award recipient! 🌟 This recognition reflects the quality of Woodcraft Rangers’ summer day camps and sleepaway programs, where thousands of young people spend their summer exploring, learning, and growing with us.

Take a look at this FREE virtual event, where our CEO, Julee Baber Brooks, will be sharing Woodcraft's best practices!

Do you bring energy, creativity, and a passion for working with kids? Are you someone who’s responsible and reliable? Do you thrive in a team environment and love sparking joy through learning, play, and connection? 👉 If this sounds like you, join us at our Hiring Event for on-the-spot interviews! This is your chance to inspire students every day and build your own career path forward. 📅 Friday, October 3rd 🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 📍 Woodcraft Rangers Office in DTLA Or apply online - https://lnkd.in/guis-mKq

Thinking about a school science trip or corporate retreat? Come join us this weekend and check out our new year-round center!

The new Community Impact Hub initiative is projected to reach over 630,000 young people and families by 2027! Here’s a closer look at where they are! 🌟 #USTAFoundation #NJTL #CommunityImpactHubs

Happy National Sports Day! 🏀⚽🏐 Sports are more than just games— they build confidence, teamwork, and lifelong skills. 💙   Here’s to every goal scored, every high five, and every moment of growth along the way. Special shout out to our partners (USTA) United States Tennis Association, Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, LA84 Foundation, just keep livin Foundation, Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA (Laureus USA), Play Equity Fund, for funding our sports programs and giving thousands of students across Los Angeles the chance to shine outside of the classroom every day. 🎉   #NationalSportsDay #WoodcraftSports #Teamwork #YouthSports #WoodcraftWay #Sports 

Community School Parks are official!   This week, Los Angeles Unified School District and City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks made history with a new Joint Powers Agreement that sustains the Community School Parks into the future. This agreement designates 10 school sites as Community School Parks, opening playgrounds and outdoor facilities to the public during non-school hours. This big win for LA communities wouldn't have been possible without the leadership of Office of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust, LA Living Schoolyards Coalition, and the advocacy of partners Playworks, Woodcraft Rangers, and Center for Healing and Justice through Sport. We're just getting started! The LA Play Equity Coalition can't wait to  support the expansion of Community School parks districtwide.