Introducing kids and adults to gorgeous wilderness areas in the DC area, Calleva Instructors facilitate outdoor adventure camps & traveling programs!Adventure is not in the guidebooks and beauty is not on the maps. For over 25 years, Calleva has built a reputation for excellence and innovation in outdoor education and outdoor adventure programming. Their mission is to get people of all ages outdoors, providing an educational and challenging environment that promotes personal growth, group cooperation and leadership skill through outdoor activities. Over the years, Calleva has developed its own unique brand of outdoor adventure that encompasses summer camp, river school, nature immersion and small-scale sustainable farming. Rather than headquarter all of their activities in a single location, they have created an innovative variety of mobile programming, taking participants to the best parks, trails, rivers and rocks in the region while operating a 165-acre educational farm in Montgomery County's Agricultural Reserve. |
Current Staff Openings |
Year-Round Job Openings Business Manager Gear Manager To apply for a staff job opening, email your cover letter and resume to Julie Clendenin. Salary is negotiable based on experience. |
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2025 Employment Opportunities |
Seasonal Jobs 3-Season Instructor/Facilitators Summer Camp Instructors Applicants for an Instructor position should have great communication, teaching and leadership skills, plus a strong sense of responsibility and professionalism. They should possess extensive experience in their field of expertise and enthusiasm for sharing outdoor adventures with campers. A positive attitude, fun, flexibility, and a strong work ethic are essential. Late Summer/Fall Season Facilitators
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Location |
Calleva is located 20 minutes outside of DC and a perfect launching point for wild and wonderful West Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley. The three main campuses include Riley’s Lock (C&O Canal National Park—great for water-based programs like kayaking, canoeing, and fishing); the Calleva Farm (located in Dickerson, Maryland—the hub for agricultural education and horseback riding programs), and the new 250+ acre Madeira site in Virginia (the riverfront property has rock climbing on site, a full ropes course, and access to some of the best whitewater on the Potomac River). Calleva staff will get the best of both worlds—city life and working in the country.
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Perks & Rewards |
• First year seasonal Facilitators (21+ years): $650+/week Perks include meals for all overnight trips, extensive training and development, pro deal purchases, personal use of program equipment, discounts on professional development courses and training certifications, and the opportunity to be a part of an active community of enthusiastic outdoor leaders. Bunk-style accommodations for staff (located 10 minutes from Calleva's main site) is provided for $60/week.
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The Essentials |
Calleva is looking for individuals who are committed to building on their core values: Calleva values people with diverse life experiences who seek adventure in their personal lives. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and be passionate about sharing their love of the outdoors with children. All staff must have considerable proficiency in teaching and communicating with participants of diverse backgrounds and needs. You must also be able to demonstrate solid outdoor skills, hard skills, and proficiency in the activity of your choice and excellent all-round soft skills. Future Instructors must have a valid driver's license and pass a DOT Commercial Motor Vehicle (DMV) physical. Those driving a large bus or towing a trailer are required to have a CDL. Applicants should be comfortable working and driving in varying weather conditions as many programs are physically and mentally demanding. All staff must be physically capable of camping and moderately heavy activity equipment over long distances and uneven terrain.
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Connections & Application |
Applications are accepted year-round for upcoming program seasons. Preference is given to applicants who are able to work for the entire length of the employment period. Both three season and summer positions are typically filled by early March. To apply, email a current resume and cover letter to Lucy Martin.
Lucy Martin From Summer Staff Member to Camp Director. Read Lucy Martin's love story at Calleva.
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