Summer Adventure Guides, Camp Nurses and Equestrian Instructors
Meramec Adventure Ranch is nestled within 1,200 pristine acres in the heart of Mark Twain National Forest and that include high challenge courses and zip lines, team development courses, climbing walls, rappel bluffs, mud obstacle courses, high-adventure swimming and boating areas, horse stables, primitive skills sites, mountain biking and BMX trails, tree climbing, 3 miles of riverfront, and countless other opportunities. The setting provides a unique therapeutic experience using adventure and wilderness programs for high-risk youth.
 Do you want to be part of the most exciting and fulfilling work you've ever imagined? 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. The Ranch is a unique program—one of the few therapeutic adventure programs left in the country that serve youth in the state system, wounded warriors and their families, youth on the Autism Spectrum with significant behavioral challenges, and siblings separated in foster care. 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. Summer 2025 positions run from May 18th to August 2nd (with a week break over July 4th). 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). If you are at least 20, have a calling to serve youth, disciplined work ethic, willingness to have fun, and passionate about being part of what is happening at the Ranch, learn more about this exciting life-changing job opportunity.
 The Ranch is also seeking summer Equestrian Instructors and Camp Nurses/Nursing Students.
Brett Bailey
Director
Meramec Adventure Ranch, KVC Missouri
1203 Meramec Wilderness Ln.
Steelville, MO 65565
(573) 775-5513
bbailey@kvc.org
Missouri.KVC.org/Meramec-Adventure-Ranch Backdoorjobs.com/MeramecRanch.html
 Meramec's Facebook page is a great source of information!
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