CDCR - Pine Grove Youth Conservation (Fire) Camp #JC-1

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CDCR – Pine Grove Youth Conservation (Fire) Camp #JC-1 basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 209-296-7581

This facility is for juvenile residents.

CDCR – Pine Grove Youth Conservation (Fire) Camp #JC-1 – Visitation

CDCR – Pine Grove Youth Conservation (Fire) Camp #JC-1 – Juvenile Programs

CDCR – Pine Grove Youth Conservation (Fire) Camp #JC-1 – Parole

Camp History

Pine Grove Conservation Camp is located in a small valley along Grass Valley Creek, two miles east of Pine Grove, Amador County, in the heart of the historic Mother Lode.

Pine Grove was the first of six Youth Conservation Camps dedicated to the rehabilitation of our young men and the conservation of California’s natural resources. Pine Grove Camp opened in 1945 and is the oldest fire camp in continuous operation in the country. The camp is operated jointly by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE) and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Division of Juvenile Justice (CDCR-DJJ) and presently houses 80 wards, ranging in age from 18 to 24 years old.

Inmate Programs

Formalized Substance Abuse Counseling

Learning how to live a life free of substance abuse and non-criminal thinking is the goal of this program. Small group counseling emphasizing life style positive changes, drug education classes, relapse management, domestic violence, and conflict resolution are also conducted.

Weekly Small Group Counseling

Life skills, decision making skills, defense strategies, parole plans and life plans are issues addressed in small groups. Through group interaction and counseling, wards learn how to be successful on parole.

Gang Awareness

Wards gain a better understanding of themselves and why they joined a gang. They discover positive alternatives to avoid returning to a gang lifestyle.

Victim Awareness

Victim’s issues are presented in order to raise the ward’s level of awareness concerning the impact of crime on victims (now called Special Victim’s Unit).

Anger Management

Wards develop coping skills to deal with stress pressures of every day life. These include YOGA, a joining of Mind, Body, and breath for volunteers wanting to stretch, and relaxation practices.

Parenting

Wards learn models for effective parenting.

Wounded Inner Child

Discovery/Healing of the world of the Wounded Child within.

Pre-Parole Program

Wards obtain a list of jobs and phone numbers in their community for follow up job opportunities upon parole, learn to create resumes, and perform mock interview.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma

Calif. High School Proficiency Exam

GED

Skills Improvement (I.A.S.A.)

Resource Program

Special Education

Community College Courses

Employability Skills

Community Volunteer and Peer Tutors

Journalism and Creative Writing

Computer Literacy

WORK PROGRAMS (paid)

Fire Fighting

Community Service Crew

Maintenance

Food Service

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Posse: Drug presentation to schools and community groups by wards using puppet shows, skits, rap music and straight talk.

Toastmasters Club: Wards learn the art of communication and leadership through this international public speaking program.

Religious Services: Various outside groups offer religious support and instruction by conducting meetings and special events.

Leisure Time Activities: Library, games, sports, singing groups, arts and crafts, and participation in County softball and basketball leagues.

visitation Info

Visitation for state juvenile facilities is limited to immediate family only. Mother, father, sisters, and brothers are acceptable. The visitation rules are very strict, we suggest reaching out to the staff to get their specific limitations.