Williwaw Adventures

• Instructors with outdoor experience to work with small groups on multi-activity wilderness travel programs.
• Skills in one or more of the areas: backpacking, sea kayaking, sailing, surfing, whitewater paddling. WFR or WFA and over 21.
• Genuine interest in working with motivated teenagers in a wilderness setting.
• Website: www.williwawadventures.com

Wilderness Ventures

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

Alaska Crossings

• Guides are responsible for all things inherent in providing a safe, fun experience for our 13-18 year old clients.
• We trip in the Tongass National Forest and up the Stikine and Iskut rivers in British Columbia, Canada.
• Qualifications vary for each of our guide levels (1-4). Successful applicants will do their first program as a level 1 guide regardless of their skills and experience.
• Alaska Crossings is a 46-day wilderness treatment program for youth with mental health illness. Each group is comprised of 3 staff and up to 9 participants. Our program is expedition based and each group completes an ocean canoeing trip, a hiking/mountaineering trip and a river canoeing trip. Please check the employment page on our website for our most up to date employment information.
  www.alaskacrossings.org/employmentstaff/jobs.aspx
• Website: www.alaskacrossings.org

Cheley Colorado Camps

• 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.
• Website: www.cheley.com

Camp Namanu

• Looking for both general counselor and program staff position
• Come work in the foothills of Mt. Hood along the banks of the Sandy River.
• Specialties include fishing, fly fishing, backpacking and environmental education
• Website: www.portlandcampfire.org

Sanborn Western Camps

• Room, Board & Laundry
• The opportunity to truly influence the lives of children in the outdoors
• Backpacking, camping, mountain climbing, horseback riding, natural history, western history, water sports, arts & crafts, rock climbing, biking and lots of fun and adventure.
• Website: www.sanbornwesterncamps.com

Geneva Glen Camp

• Supervise children and run activities over the course of a magical 10 week program.
• Activities include: horsemanship, swimming, ropes-course, arts & crafts, drama, hiking, climbing, sports, archery and more.
• Room, board, travel allowance, time-off and full staff training are provided.
• Website: www.genevaglen.org

Templed Hills Camp & Retreat Center

• Exciting opportunities to grow in your faith, leadership, programming, outdoor and recreational skills.
• Work with Children & Youth. Low & High Challenge Course, hiking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, mountain biking, environmental study.
• Website: www.templedhills.org

Adventure Treks, Inc.

• Adventure Treks is seeking enthusiastic outdoor leaders to teach a variety of skills to teens.
• You will work closely with 5 other instructors and 24 students in a wilderness setting for 16-28 days.
• Minimum Requirements include: over 21 years old, Wilderness First Responder, experience working with teens, and strong wilderness skills.
• Website: www.adventuretreks.com

Mountain Meadow Ranch

• Valuable opportunities for personal growth working with children in a ranch setting. Looking for the best in moral & responsible young leaders and enthusiastic personalities.
• Experienced staff needed for outdoor adventure including backpacking, low & high ropes challenge courses, and water front sports (skiing, wakeboarding, etc).
• Skilled staff in other activity areas such as mountain biking & bicycle mechanics, ceramics & pottery wheels, arts & crafts, drama production & lifeguarding also needed. Includes room & board.
• Website: www.mountainmeadow.com

Poulter Colorado Camps

• An incredible opportunity to lead wilderness mountaineering courses for teens through the Colorado Rockies.
• Training and orientation for staff begins June 28. Sessions run through August 11. Salary includes room, board, extras.
• Backpacking, rock climbing, caving, rafting, peak ascents, ice and snow travel, outdoor leadership training.
• Website: www.poultercamps.com

Poulter Colorado Camps

• An incredible opportunity to lead coed groups of campers ages 10-14 in traditional camp and wilderness adventures through the mountains of Colorado and canyon country of Utah.
• Training and orientation for staff begins July 1. Sessions run through August 11. Salary includes room, board, extras.
• backpacking, rock climbing, peak ascents, nature crafts, western riding, swimming, fishing, lots more!
• Website: www.poultercamps.com

AAVE Teen Adventures

• AAVE is about teenagers, leadership and learning. We are seeking motivated, confident individuals with good judgment skills to teach backpacking and low impact camping as well as facilitate positive group dynamics.
• Employment ranges from 4 to 9 weeks. Staff training is paid. Trip assignments are located in CO, UT, AZ, CA, WA, HI and AK.
• Website: www.aave.com

Hidden Villa Summer Camp

• Bay To Sea Trip Leader: (2 positions, $250/week + DOE + room & board) Co-lead a group of 12 campers on a 12 day backpacking trip from Hidden Villa Ranch to Wadell Beach in Santa Cruz. Must have experience as a trip leader, and be proficient in use of all backpacking equipment including stoves, maps, compass, etc. Knowledge of natural history, experience as environmental educator, and low-impact philosophy are essential. Wilderness First Aid or Advanced First Aid is required. Lifeguard Certification is a plus. Pre-camp Program Head training required June 6-11.
• Arts & Crafts Coordinator: (1 position, $250/week + DOE + room & board) Training and experience in arts and crafts, ability to teach a wide variety of art activities to young people, order and maintain supplies within an established budget, keep A&C hut organized and clean, self-motivated, ability to work independently as well as with others, excellent time management skills. Pre-camp Program Head training required June 6-11.
• Ropes Course / Rock-climbing Coordinator: (1 position, $275/week + DOE+ room & board) Documented training and experience with adventure/ropes course. Ability to coordinate an adventure/ropes course program using a course designed for the camp. Maintain backpacking gear and participate in 2 re-supply / rock climbing days with backpacking program. Pre-camp Program Head training required June 6-11. Archery/Activity Coordinator: (1 position, $250/week + DOE + room & board) Documented training and experience in archery. Must have ability to coordinate a program for all residential programs. Maintain archery equipment and assist in coordination of all camp activities. Assist Ropes Course Coordinator with group games, team building activities and wilderness equipment maintenance.Pre-camp Program Head training required June 6-11. Website: www.hiddenvilla.org/Assets/Jobs.htm
• Website: www.hiddenvilla.org

Adventures Cross-Country (ARCC)

• Adventures Cross Country (ARCC) offers 2-5 week wilderness programs for teenagers in areas such as Colorado, Utah, California, Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Hawaii, British Columbia, Costa Rica, Australia, Fiji, France, Italy & Spain.
• ARCC leaders focus on teaching wilderness skills, group dynamics, providing risk management, and having fun.
• Our students participate in backpacking, mountaineering, rock climbing, rafting, scuba diving, ice climbing, mountain biking, surfing, and ocean kayaing.
• Website: www.adventurescrosscountry.com

Camp Trinity on The Bar 717 Ranch

• Must be 18 years old and have completed 1 year of college or equivalent work experience by June 2004.
• Seeking enthusiastic leader to work with youth 8-16 years old in residential mountain ranch camp; must demonstrate interest in working with children.
• Positions include: backpacking leader, horsemanship staff, ropes course leader, trail crew leader, general counselors.
• Website: www.bar717.com

Wildlife Camp

• Guide 10 teens through leadership development activities such as teaching nature study to younger campers, backpacking, and living on an organic farm for a week.
• Work with a full range of kids from age 8 to 17.
• Website: www.weiprograms.org

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