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Working at Camp For All is not just a job. You will have fun, work hard, learn, be tired and change lives!

Camp for All—the barrier-free camp where campers of all abilities come to DISCOVER LIFE in the lush rolling hills of the Brazos River Valley, Texas.

Cool Job of the Week Camp For All Program Instructors play a vital role in helping campers uncover a CAN DO camp experience through effective and fun programs. Job tasks include hosting campers, volunteers, guests and groups, teaching a wide variety of program activities, planning and implementing programs in team building & challenge courses, facilitating epic night activities and more! A primo Instructor staff training covers a variety of topics and activities, including Lifeguard certification, challenge courses, team building, fishing, canoeing, archery, nature, sports and photography. Compensation starts at $350-$375/week, plus housing, meals when groups are onsite, and WiFi access.

Working as a staff member is fun, challenging, a learning opportunity, and life-changing for you and the campers. seeking Program Instructors for the spring season and Adventure Program Staff for summer camp.
Why work at Camp For All? See what campers & program staff have to say about the experience!

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Few roles are more fulfilling in life than the role of mentor, and few jobs offer the wide range of opportunities that RedCliff offers to its field staff.

Say goodbye to the office grind and hello to the wilderness! Explore stunning landscapes while making a meaningful impact.

Cool Job of the Week Camping. Backpacking. Bow drill fires. And most importantly, helping at-risk teens and their families heal, all in southern Utah's spectacular backcountry. At RedCliff Ascent you'll receive the most extensive training and support in the industry to become an outdoor professional, all while mentoring the teens most in needs of help and healing. RedCliff is unlike anything you've ever experienced. It's work without walls, without limits, where every day is full of novel, challenging, and meaningful experiences. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing pain and suffering slowly replaced by genuine change and healing. The connection between Field Guides and students is critical to their progress. That's what the shared experiences of wilderness, facilitated by caring guides, can do.

Explore more at RedCliff Ascent!Start your career as an outdoor professional. Make a real difference. Learn more at RedCliffAscent.com/jobs.

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Stand alongside people who have seen incredible adversity, hurt, and pain, and be a part of their stories as they grow to change the world!

Do you want to be part of the most exciting and fulfilling work you've ever imagined?

Cool Job of the Week Using the transformative power of the wilderness and adventure, Meramec Adventure Ranch is dedicated to serving individuals and families whom much of the world has given up on. Join a family. Create a legacy. Change lives… yours, too! Summer Adventure Guides lead small groups of youth in residential treatment and other youth in state custody through an exhilarating 10-week summer adventure camp program. Living in tents in the woods, cooking over a fire, and facilitating the daily camp routine, you’ll use activities like ropes courses, team challenges, climbing, kayaking, aquatic adventures, land navigation, and many other adventures in intentional ways to grow young people’s confidence, relationships, and purpose—and help them heal from the past and grow hope for the future. Compensation is competitive and based on position and experience, plus all staff receive shared housing and meals when programs are running. Once the summer comes to an end, Adventure Guides have the option to transition into a full-time, year-round Therapeutic Adventure Manager (salaried position with benefits).

More exploration at Meramec Adventure Ranch!The Ranch is also seeking summer Camp Nurses and Equestrian Instructors.

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Go on the outdoor job adventure of a lifetime, make a difference, gain experience and get paid for it!

Get outside, learn new skills, and take on meaningful outdoor projects that improve Vermont's communities and natural places.

AmeriCorps education award provided!Cool Job of the Week Vermont Youth Conservation Corps brings small teams of young people to work and learn together with the land. Imagine waking up each morning in the woods, beside a lake, or on a historic farm to spend the day building climate resiliency or helping Vermonter’s access farm-fresh food. Whether you want to try outdoor work for the first time or if you are focused on a career path in natural resources or agriculture, there is a VYCC crew for you! Compensation ranges from a bi-weekly stipend of $962-$1,500 and potential eligibility for an AmeriCorps education award. There are many other great benefits (depending on position) that include CPR/first aid certification, technical skills training, food per diem while on projects, professional level certifications, resume building, federal hiring training, and so much more. Positions are available from March through October with varied start/end dates.

More to Explore!Many opportunities in the Green Mountains and farm fields of Vermont are now available! VYCC is welcoming full-time and seasonal crew to join the team in making a difference. Interested? Visit the VYCC website to learn more about what’s currently available.

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Southwest Conservation Corps: Empowering individuals to positively impact their lives, their communities and the environment.

This is my commute. This is my office. This is my job!

Exciting, challenging, rewarding—there is no one word to describe participating in SCC projects. It’s about learning, working hard for the environment and communities, and giving something back.

AmeriCorps education award provided!Cool Job of the Week Residential Crews with the Southwest Conservation Corps blend team building with vital and meaningful conservation projects in beautiful Southwest locales throughout the year. From 14,000-foot snow covered mountains to deep canyons carved by rivers millions of years ago, you will experience the unique and beautiful Southwest from many perspectives with SCC. Benefits include a living allowance ranging from $400-$800/week, camping and meals provided in the field, uniforms, travel, the ability to live and work in the beautiful southwest region, and valuable training and field experience. If you are positive, motivated, hard working, willing to work and participate as part of a team, don't mind a little dirt under your fingernails, and able to camp in all types of weather conditions, explore current job opportunities.

Currently seeking Crews for the 2025 season—multiple positions with varied terms.

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Pali Institute is seeking enthusiastic Educators with a strong work ethic to join their outdoor education family!

Experience the tight knit Pali community.

Seeking enthusiastic, outdoor-minded Instructors ready to live and work in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California!

Cool Job of the Week Outdoor Education Instructors with Pali Institute will teach a variety of classes during the day, and then take on the role of cabin instructor with responsibilities during meals and at night. The curriculum covers a broad array of topics and activities such as alternative energy sources, building & launching rockets, squid dissection, outdoor cooking, skits, stargazing, team building sessions, low ropes course, five high ropes courses, quad zip lines and more! Compensation starts at $400-$445/week plus $50 bonus pay for nights in cabin (expect 2-4 nights/week), meals when programming is running, on-site staff lounge, fully furnished off-site shared housing with free WiFi, Netflix and laundry, travel stipend, 50% of health benefits after 60 days, pro-deal purchases, most weekends off, and easy access to all that Southern California has to offer. Must be at least 21 years old, passionate about science, outdoor education and/or leadership development, and able to have fun with kids, laugh at yourself and be silly.

More to Explore!Pali is actively recruiting Outdoor Ed Instructors for the fall season (August 18th to December 19th, with an option to begin work up to October 1st) and spring 2026 (January 4th to May 29th). Also check out Pali Adventures for summer camp work options!

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