Summer camp jobs at summer camps and wilderness programs in the U.S. and Canada, a CampPage directory

C5 Los Angeles

• C5 Los Angeles is a five year Leadership Development Program for high performing middle and high school students from under-resourced communities in and around Los Angeles. Youth go through a highly selective process to get into the program. Youth begin with the summer after 7th grade and complete it their senior year in High School. Paintrock Canyon is the resident camp that hosts the first 2 years of the C5 Los Angeles Leadership Development Program. The camp is located in Hyattville, Wyoming on a working cattle ranch.
• Work with the Lead Instructor, camp administrative staff and volunteers to provide a safe, challenging and fun horse program that meets the Camp Goals with participants.
• Work with Lead Instructor to set up program area, assist in care of and evaluation of each horse. Participate in the facilitation of a horse program.
• Website: www.C5yf.org

C5 Los Angeles

• Plan and provide 3 meals a day for a 10-week season for 150 people
• Purchasing and food service inventory management
• Supervise a staff of 2-4 cooks and manage food service operation within budget and summer federal feeding program guidelines
• Website: www.C5yf.org

City Kids Wilderness Project

• City Kids Wilderness Project operates a nonprofit residential summer camp located in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Our camp counselors live, work, and play with our campers, aged 11-16. CityKids Camp is a unique program, serving children from Washington, D.C. The camp is located on a beautiful ranch and our program is limited to 30 campers per session. Staff to camper ratio is 1:4.Outdoor Adventure Program Staff work with a team of co-workers to provide a summer adventure-based program for underserved and at-risk youth from inner-city Washington, D.C. Base camp is beautiful Broken Arrow Ranch, south of Jackson Hole. The program includes both on-site and off-site activities, single day and multi-day trips: backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, horseback riding, and rock climbing. Staffs spend time with students developing goals, creating journals, problem solving, team building and debriefing. Each staff is responsible for a cabin with 4-6 students. The primary responsibilities of the position are to develop a positive, proactive relationship with participants, be a role model, facilitate team and personal growth, insure the health and safety of all participants and the successful delivery of activities and trips. Counselors have partial days and a full day off during and between sessions. Contract includes a paid 10-day staff training. Please refer to our web site for an understanding of our program and the children we serve.
• To Apply: submit cover letter, job resume, by e-mail to Lindsay Fallon, Director of Outdoor Services, lindsay@citykidscamp.org.
• Room and Board, Bonus Potential, Training Stipends
• Website: www.citykidscamp.org

SOAR, Inc.

• Supervise a group of 7-8 students (2 staff per group), teach specific wilderness & campcraft skills, facilitate the development of life skills, organizational skills, self-esteem, problem solving strategies, communication techniques, and social skills, assist in planning and developing student goals, and write a comprehensive student evaluation at the end of each course.
• QUAL: Minimum of 2 years college experience, preferably in Recreation Therapy, Education, Psychology, or Outdoor Recreation. WFA & CPR required for NC and WY staff. First Aid, CPR, and Lifeguard certification required for FL & CA staff. Familiarity with expedition style travel and adventure activities recommended. Energy, enthusiasm, patience, flexibility, and integrity required.
• TO APPLY: Apply on-line at: www.soarnc.org or send letter of interest, resume, and references to: Laura Pate or Joe Moore Directors of North Carolina Programs SOAR P.O. Box 388 Balsam, NC 28707 (828) 456-3435 E-Mail: pate-moore@soarnc.org
• Website: www.soarnc.org

SOAR, Inc.

• Work with groups to facilitate a safe and successful experience during the adventure based portions of 10 to 26 day courses; set rock climb sites and act as site manager; conduct high ropes course activities; support whitewater rafting, caving, and mountain biking days; facilitate use of ocean water craft such as motor boats or jet skis (FL only); transport crew in program vehicles; provide relief to instructors; and work with youth in-between courses. For CA only - manage logistics for groups during and between courses including managing, repairing, and transporting group gear and purchasing of food during course.
• Minimum of 2 years college experience, preferably in Recreation Therapy, Education, Psychology, or Outdoor Recreation. WFA & CPR required for NC and WY staff. First Aid, CPR, and Lifeguard certification required for FL & CA staff. Strong experience required in technical skills such as rock site facilitation and management, ropes course facilitation, white water rafting, caving, mountain biking, or ocean/water activities (FL & CA only). Energy, enthusiasm, patience, flexibility, and integrity required.
• TO APPLY: Apply on-line at: www.soarnc.org or send letter of interest, resume, and references to: Laura Pate or Joe Moore Directors of North Carolina Programs SOAR P.O. Box 388 Balsam, NC 28707 (828) 456-3435 E-Mail: pate-moore@soarnc.org
• Website: www.soarnc.org

The Road Less Traveled

• SUMMER EXPEDITION LEADERS and co-leaders needed for western U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, Gulf Coast, Panama, Ecuador, Peru, Tanzania, China, Guatemala, Spain, Bhutan, India, Azore Islands, Costa Rica, and Norway programs for teenagers.
• The Road Less Traveled provides summer Community Service, Wilderness Adventure, and Global Perspectives trips for students ages 13-19. As a staff member you have the opportunity to lead a group of dedicated students in the teaching of wilderness skills, cultural and environmental awareness, and community service. You will work with committed, experienced, and supportive staff members while backpacking, rock climbing, mountaineering, desert hiking, kayaking, and whitewater rafting.
• Trip leaders and co-leaders begin their summer with 8 days of staff training in Colorado. From Colorado, leaders depart for their trips. Must be 21 years old, have experience working with teenagers and possess solid wilderness skills. Hold a valid drivers license and maintain a good driving record. Leaders must hold current WFR or WEMT certification. Personal interview mandatory.
• Benefits include a salary, living expenses, stipend towards certifications, and prodeal purchases, along with the opportunity to work with world-renown and expert guides. More information and employment applications are available on our website: www.theroadlesstraveled.com email to
• Website: www.theroadlesstraveled.com

Outdoor Ministries of the Presbytery of Wyoming

• Christian camping ministry at 2 wonderful camps in the Wyoming Rocky Mountains.
• Small staff + small camps = intensely relational experiences, and lives transformed by God.
• Looking for servants of Christ who love God, love kids, and have a gift to share! Duties include all aspects of camping program. E-mail for more info and an application.
• Website: www.camppage.com/camps/presbytery_wyoming.htm

Outdoor Ministries of the Presbytery of Wyoming

• Guide the Christian camping ministry at 2 wonderful camps in the Wyoming Rockies.
• Previous camp experience required. A wonderful opportunity for someone who wonders if God might be calling them to work in Christian camping.
• Website: www.camppage.com/camps/presbytery_wyoming.htm

Outdoor Ministries of the Presbytery of Wyoming

• Assisting the director in guiding the Christian camping ministry at 2 wonderful camps in the Wyoming Rockies.
• Duties include training and supervising 4 or 5 college age counselors, helping the staff plan and implement daily schedules, and to develop and implement the summer's curriculum. Lots of hands on time with campers.
• Previous camp experience required. A wonderful opportunity for someone who wonders if God might be calling them to work in Christian camping.
• Website: www.camppage.com/camps/presbytery_wyoming.htm

Trailmark Outdoor Adventures

• Trailmark is small company looking for staff to accept a major role in trip leading and trip management.
• Be one of three adults leading exciting adventure trips with teens ages 11-17 in the USA
• Each trip particpates in a variety of adventure activitities over the course of 15 or 21 days trips.
• Website: www.trailmark.com

Wilderness Ventures

• Multi-activity wilderness trips: Climbing, Rafting, Bakpacking, Sea Kayaking. Western US & International.
• 14-36 days
• 5 week- 8 week contracts
• Website: wildernessventures.com

Wilderness Ventures

• Mountain Biking adventures in Western US
• 16 days
• 5 week- 8 week contracts
• Website: wildernessventures.com