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Do you believe in the power of wild places? Lead high-quality, adventure-based, outdoor education programs in backcountry environments throughout the mid-Atlantic region!
 Facilitating beyond the classroom wilderness learning programs, Outdoor Field Instructors help students gain the confidence, experience, and appreciation for our natural world through lessons and activities that include hiking, backpacking, camp craft, orienteering, caving, environmental education, rock climbing, canoeing, and survival skills. Pay ranges from $65-$115/day DOE, shared housing, meals during programming, access to pro deals, 1 day of paid health leave/month, and opportunities for organizational advancement. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent life experience with current WFA/CPR certification (an onsite WFA/CPR class is offered during the spring and fall).
 If you are a Jack or Jill-of-all-trades with a curiosity of our natural world, passionate about teaching and leading young people, and have a strong work ethic and keen judgment, fill out the online application or contact Katrina Weyland for more information. Full contracts run from March 24th–October 31st, with the option to work spring, summer and/or fall.
What Is Experience Learning? Get a taste of the beyond-the-classroom learning experience.
   
Travel for Teens has crafted unique programs to engender love for travel, hunger for learning, curiosity about differences, recognition of universalities, and an appreciation for global citizenship.
Summer Trip Directors and Counselors are responsible for ensuring the safety of their group, creating and maintaining a positive environment, teaching and infusing knowledge about the locations that are experienced, creating life-long enjoyable memories, keeping a clear line of communication with parents and office staff and completing day to day tasks, that include errands and odd jobs. Applicants must be fully vaccinated, over 21 years old, able to commit to at least two summers, experience working with teens and living, traveling or working in one or more of TFT's destinations, a willingness to work unusual hours with limited time off, and fluency in English (knowledge of additional languages is a bonus). If you have a passion for experiential learning, travel, and working with teens, fill out the online application—successful applicants will be invited to submit a questionnaire and video in support of their application.
• Upon hire, all Travel for Teens staff must attend a mandatory training weekend from June 5th–8th, 2025 in person (or virtually if you are unable to travel). TFT's sessions will run from mid-June to mid-August.
• What's it like working for Travel for Teens? Check out this video »
  
Creative. Tireless, Patient. Flexible. Positive Attitude. Fun-Loving Spirit. Sense of Humor. Responsible. Sound like you?
Located in the San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado, family-owned Colvig Silver Camps is a residential, wilderness-oriented camp that blends traditional summer activities with overnight backcountry adventures. Summer job opportunities include Counselors, Trip Leaders, Program Coordinators, Expedition Coordinator, Arts & Crafts Coordinator, Climbing Coordinator, Range Instructor, Wranglers, Photographer, Videographer, Cooks, Nanny, and a Registered Nurse. Benefits include a summer salary ranging from $3,500–$5,100, travel reimbursement and bonuses, room and board, laundry, pro-deal purchases for outdoor gear, comprehensive staff training, and WFA certification. 2025 positions begin as early as May 11th with all staff training from May 26th–June 8th, a mid-summer break from July 7th–10th, and work through August 11th. If you have a passion for working with children in an outdoor setting and a commitment to the development of positive, meaningful relationships, read the staff FAQs, fill out the online application or connect with Tyler Dixon for more information.
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Are you passionate about the outdoors, love staying active, and enjoy engaging with people?
The Adventure Guild is seeking enthusiastic, responsible adults to serve as Ropes Course Facilitators or Managers for challenge course/aerial adventure programs at summer camps across the Northeast of Pennsylvania and New York. Whether you’re an experienced professional or new to the field, The Adventure Guild specializes in connecting individuals with employers who align with their skills, interests, and career goals. Previous experience is not required, though individuals with relevant experience may be considered for potential leadership or managerial roles. Compensation includes a competitive pay (based on experience, education and certifications), housing and meals, potential to receive lifeguard certification, access to outdoor equipment pro deals, and the chance to become a role model, mentor, teacher and friend to campers. Applicants must be available for the entire summer season (June through August 2025), at least 18 years of age, have strong communication skills, and a passion for inspiring and mentoring kids through outdoor education and adventure. Teachers who are looking for a summer gig are encouraged to apply!
• Once you complete the application form, a recruiter will reach out to discuss your experience, skills, and motivation as well as answer any questions you may have and schedule an interview to match you with the right camp partner in the Northeast.
Engage in the lives of others and the life of the land. Share your skills, talents and warmth with a diverse community of people trying to overcome mental health challenges and lead more fulfilling lives. Play in the Green Mountains of Vermont.
Become a Spring Lake Ranch Program Coordinator and gain experience in outdoor work, support the strengths and resiliency of others, make friendships that will last a lifetime, and see yourself grow and develop in a supportive vibrant community. Compensation includes $15/hour, private room within a resident house, access to three meals/day, full health, dental and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, and use of all Ranch amenities including laundry, linen service, woodshop, art and pottery studio, sewing room, gym, tennis court, hiking/ski trails and equipment, and lake front access with a private dock, canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards—as well as the many less tangible benefits that come from living and working in a close-knit community.
 Program Coordinators are hired on a rolling basis for an initial one-year period.
Maturity, patience, dedication, professional, creative, enthusiastic, self-reflective, a love of the outdoors, a willingness to learn, a good sense of humor, a positive attitude, and the ability to work well with others... sound like you?
With a summer staff of 25 in charge of working with just 42 at-risk boys (10-18 years of age) during each of two summer sessions, you’ll be an integral part of a uniquely supportive and cohesive community on a 35-acre island in New Hampshire. Mayhew boys all come from disadvantaged backgrounds (low-income, single-parent homes) and participate tuition-free. Summer staff will help promote the development of improved self-esteem and behavior, healthier peer interactions, goal setting skills and a strong sense of belonging for the boys. While the work can be fatiguing and emotionally draining, the positive and meaningful experience created at Mayhew is rich beyond measure. Tangible benefits include compensation of $5,000 plus a $1,000 summer completion bonus, room & board, and lots of great home cooking served family-style.
• Explore all summer 2025 positions (June 4th to August 12th commitment), learn what it takes to excel as a staff member, fill out an application or contact Ed Thompson for more information!
• Filmed over two summers, this video was created to celebrate Mayhew's 50 years of helping NH boys find their best.
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Now accepting Field Instructor applications for the 2025 season! Check out the 
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