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Adventure Camp Jobs in the Western United States

Camp Trinity on The Bar 717 Ranch

Located: Hayfork, California

Position Available: Backpacking Trip Leaders

Salary Range: $575/week

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: emma@bar717.com

Website: http://www.bar717.com/staff/

Seeking enthusiastic backpacking leaders to work with youth 8-16 years old in a residential mountain ranch camp; must demonstrate interest in working with children and the outdoors.
Experience leading backpacking trips for groups strongly preferred.
Must be 19 years old and have completed 1 year of college or relevant work or lived experience by June.
For more information, please see: http://www.bar717.com/staff/job-opportunities/

Camp Trinity on The Bar 717 Ranch

Located: Hayfork, California

Position Available: Summer Camp Counselor

Salary Range: $575/week

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: emma@bar717.com

Website: http://www.bar717.com/staff/

Seeking enthusiastic leaders to work with youth 8-16 years old in a residential mountain ranch camp; must demonstrate interest in working with children and the outdoors.
Positions include: backpacking leaders, horsemanship, crafts, woodworking, ceramics, hiking, camping, and general counselors.
Must be 19 years old and have completed 1 year of college or relevant work or lived experience by June.
For more information, please see: http://www.bar717.com/staff/job-opportunities/

ARCC Programs

Located: North America, Asia, Europe, Africa, Latin America

Position Available: Summer Trip Leader

Salary Range: $1600-$5000

Type: Adventures for Teenagers

Contact: employment@adventurescrosscountry.com

Website: http://www.adventurescrosscountry.com

Lead trips for 13-18 year old students.
Adventure, service, cultural immersion + focus programs.
Requires 21+ years, WFR, COVID Vaccination, availability May-August.
Spend your summer leading and traveling in some of the world's most beautiful places!

Alpengirl Adventure Camp

Located: Montana, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming, Oregon

Position Available: Teen Girls Adventure Camp Guide

Salary Range: Competitive

Type: Wilderness adventure programs for girls

Contact: info@AlpengirlCamp.com

Website: https://www.alpengirlcamp.com/

Age 21+
WFA or WFR certification
Previous professional outdoor youth leadership experience
Significant extended multi day backpacking experience

Colvig Silver Camps

Located: Durango, Colorado

Position Available: Head Counselor

Salary Range: $3500

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: pd@colvigsilvercamps.com

Website: https://www.colvigsilvercamps.com/staff

Additional Benefits: Meals and Lodging, Travel Allowance ($100), and End-of-Summer Bonus ($500)
The primary responsibility of a Head Counselor is to ensure the physical safety and emotional well-being of campers in their care. Specific duties can be broken down into three categories: living in a cabin with 4-6 campers; planning and leading traditional in-camp activities; co-leading 3-5 day out-of-camp wilderness trips.

Colvig Silver Camps

Located: Durango, Colorado

Position Available: Assistant Counselor

Salary Range: $3200

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: pd@colvigsilvercamps.com

Website: https://www.colvigsilvercamps.com/staff

Additional Benefits: Meals and Lodging, Travel Allowance ($100), and End-of-Summer Bonus ($500)
Assistant Counselors provide back-up yo a Head Counselor in a cabin of campers, lead activities, go on trips, and are responsibly for shift work around camp (i.e. lodge duty, dishes, trash runs, etc.)

Pali Adventures

Located: Running Springs, California

Position Available: Summer Camp Counselor

Salary Range: $400-$467 per week

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: info@paliadventures.com

Website: http://www.paliadventures.com

Camp counselors at Pali Adventures are responsible for the physical and emotional well-being of campers.
They supervise campers in a cabin setting, at mealtimes, and during activities. Counselors are in charge of facilitating activities throughout the day
Counselors work as a team to ensure all campers have a fun and memorable experience at camp
Must have completed high school and be a minimum 18 years of age or older as of 5/30/21.

Summer Camp at SOAR

Located: North Carolina, Wyoming, Florida, and California

Position Available: Outdoor Trip Leader

Salary Range: $2,250 - $3,250/season

Type: Residential Coed Summer Camp

Contact: andrea@soarnc.org

Website: http://soarnc.org/about-soar/employment-opportunities/

Supervise a group of 7-8 students (2 staff per group), for 24 hrs/day, on 10 to 26 day courses; facilitate a safe and successful experience during adventure-based courses; facilitate the development of life skills, organizational skills, self-esteem, problem-solving strategies, communication techniques, and social skills.
Assist in developing personal goals for each student; write a comprehensive student evaluation at the end of each course; and act as a role model for students by demonstrating maturity, responsibility, good organizational skills, and professional behavior.
Minimum 21 years of age (some exceptions allowed); 2 years of college experience, in human service related field preferred (e.g., Education, Psychology, Recreation); current WFA and CPR certifications; Lifeguard required for FL & CA staff; experience and/or desire to work with LD and AD/HD youth; patience, energy, enthusiasm, flexibility.
Complete a staff application on-line at http://soarnc.org/about-soar/employment-opportunities/ or contact Andrea Wackerle, SOAR, PO Box 388, Balsam, NC 28707, (828)456-3435, andrea@soarnc.org

Summer Camp at SOAR

Located: North Carolina, Wyoming, Florida, and California

Position Available: Activity Specialist

Salary Range: $2,250 - $3,250/season

Type: Residential Coed Summer Camp

Contact: andrea@soarnc.org

Website: http://soarnc.org/about-soar/employment-opportunities/

Work with groups of 7-8 students with 2 instructors to facilitate a safe and successful experience during the adventure activity portions of 10 to 26 day courses.
Minimum 21 years of age (some exceptions allowed). Minimum of 2 years college experience, preferable in Recreation Therapy, Outdoor Recreation, Education, or Psychology. WFA and CPR required (WFR preferred for WY & CA). Lifeguard certification required for FL, WY and 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). Patience, energy, enthusiasm, flexibility, maturity, and integrity required. Use of personal vehicle required for NC & WY.
Complete a staff application on-line at http://soarnc.org/about-soar/employment-opportunities/ or contact Laura Pate, SOAR, PO Box 388, Balsam, NC 28707, (828)456-3435, pate-moore@soarnc.org.

Cheley Colorado Camps

Located: Estes Park, Colorado

Position Available: Summer Camp Counselor

Salary Range: $2875 or more for 9 weeks/$3200 or more for 10 weeks

Type: Residential Coed Summer Camp

Contact: abbey@cheley.com

Website: http://www.cheley.com

Room and Board and college credit
Pro deals on outdoor gear
A camp counselor serves as a cabin counselor as well as a specialist in the assigned program area. Activities include Backpacking, Horseback Riding, Climbing, Rafting, Riflery, Crafts, Outcamping and Hiking.
Surround yourself with amazing people, develop professionally, live in a beautiful place and make a difference in the lives of children.

Adventure Treks

Located: Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, British Columbia, California, & Wyoming

Position Available: Instructor

Salary Range: $2400 and up

Type: Wilderness adventure program for Teens

Contact: amanda@adventuretreks.com

Website: http://www.adventuretreks.com

Instructors lead activities that include backpacking, rock climbing, mountaineering, mountain biking, caving, canoeing, sea kayaking, whitewater rafting, ice climbing, ziplining, cooking, orienteering
The six-person instructor team works closely together to coordinate all aspects of the trip, including instruction in all outdoor activities, risk management, managing group dynamics, menu planning, purchasing food, laundry, transportation, coordinating with outfitters, maintaining equipment and handling medical issues.
Benefits include a competitive salary, a travel stipend, access to pro-purchase discounts, and the opportunity to work both summer (early June to mid-August) and fall school group programs (late August through late October in North Carolina).
Applicants must be 21 years of age (college graduate or degree in progress preferred), have a valid WFR/CPR certification (or be willing to acquire one), several years experience working with youth and leading outdoor programs and be willing to work long hours with little to no time off.

Astrocamp

Located: Idyllwild, California

Position Available: Summer Camp Science Instructor

Salary Range: $275/wk

Type: Residential Coed Summer Camp

Contact: summerpd@astrocamp.org

Website: http://www.astrocampsummer.org

Lead groups of up to 12 students in science based classes as well as ropes courses, arts & crafts, and other classic summer camp activities!
Work with awesome scientific equipment like 3D printers, microscopes, telescopes, liquid nitrogen and more!
Bachelor's Degree encouraged
Live on site in an amazing community. Instructors to not live in the dorms with the kids, but instead in attached fully furnished staff housing.

Jameson Ranch Camp

Located: Glennville, California

Position Available: Camp Counselor

Salary Range: $3,200

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: info@jamesonranchcamp.com

Website: http://www.jamesonranchcamp.com

Work and live on a self-sustainable working ranch in the southern Sierra Nevada. Leave the hectic race of technology behind and immerse yourself in amazing outdoor fun this summer!
All room and board included in the salary.
Lead camp activities each day and be active participant in the camp community! Activities include: horseback riding, lifeguarding, arts & crafts and more!
Make friends and influence a generation of children.

adidas Tennis Camps

Located: Locations Nationwide, United States

Position Available: Sports Summer Camp Staff

Salary Range: Depending on Experience

Type: Coed Camps with Residential & Day Camp Sessions

Contact: support@eCamps.com

Website: http://www.tenniscamper.com

Applicants will be a part of our summer camp coaching staff and will assist the camp directors run the week of camp
Follow the camp objectives set by the director and ensure all of the campers enjoy their experience
Teach or assist with drills and other programs and encourage all campers participation
Playing experience is a must, coaching is a bonus