Exceptional summer staff members at The Mayhew Program are drawn to new challenges, eager to get their hands dirty, and seek out opportunities to pitch in.
Adventure Educators, Swim Instructors, Cabin Counselors, Nurses and Camp Leadership Team
The summer facility is located on Mayhew Island, a private 35-acre Island in beautiful Newfound Lake accessible only by boat — or a good long swim! Here the boys are challenged to help create a positive, supportive and sustainable community both within their cabin groups and in the greater Island community as a whole.
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 and create community... sound like you? With a summer staff of 25 in charge of working with just 42 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. 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. This is an invaluable experience for anyone interested in teaching or working in the social services field. 2025 positions run from June 4th to August 12th. Explore all summer positions, 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.
Situated on nearly two thousand acres in rural New Hampshire, Hampshire Country School is a one-of-a-kind school for twice-exceptional boys who need a place to discover possibilities despite characteristics and behaviors that have limited their success and access in traditional school settings. Through the power of lightheartedness, understanding, structure, and a family-style environment, students experience growth, self-fulfillment, and the power of humanistic relationships over the average three years they spend here.
Serving as caregiver and mentor, Dorm Parents will get to know every student in this small school community and create a family-style living space in the dorm and at meals. In addition, Dorm Parents will lead educational activities typically during the evening and weekends that socially engage students in fun, curiosity, movement, and confidence. Dorm Parents typically work four weekdays and one weekend day from after school through the end of breakfast the next day, which amounts to 35-48 hours/week. School year contracts run from late August through mid-June; summer camp work is available from late June to early August. Compensation starts at $18/hour (including daily rate paid during 6 weeks of school year breaks) and includes housing, utilities (electric, water, WiFi), most meals, health, dental & retirement benefits, at least $500 in professional development funds, and coverage of moving expenses and tuition reimbursement up to $1,500/year. Outdoor and camp professionals, graduate students, and individuals committed to meaningful work with neuro-different individuals will thrive in this environment. Bonus points for people who enjoy games like MTG or D&D. Students are very black and white thinkers, so ideal applicants are able to remain flexible and fluid. To apply, email a cover letter and resume to Beth Venable.
With campuses in Connecticut (Ivoryton and Lakeside), Massachusetts (Great Barrington , Groton and Yarmouth Port), Maine (Ocean Park), and New Hampshire (Freedom), Outdoor Classroom is the largest overnight, hands-on, nature/science/SEL-based outdoor education program in the Northeast. From hiking trails to forests and mountains to beaches, 4th-8th grade students experience a 1-5 day field trip adventure of a lifetime.
Are you interested in working with kids, being outside, exploring New England, and living with a team of Outdoor Educators? Join a team that is committed to providing unforgettable experiences to youth! With environmental education programs that focus on social and emotional learning, science and engineering skills, and adventure education, Outdoor Classroom Instructors are responsible for educating a group of 10-12 students, including facilitating day and night lessons, leading large group activities, and hosting meals. Hands-on activities include wilderness survival, wood carving, aquatic biology, science fair, outdoor cooking, low ropes course, and team building initiatives. Also seeking Traveling Outdoor Education Instructors and an RN or LPN for each site.Positions are available during the spring (early March to early June) and fall (early September to early/mid-November), with a MO-FR schedule (no weekends!). Compensation includes $123/day, housing, meals during programming (plus onsite communal food budget on weekends), mileage reimbursement for work-related travel, and relocation assistance. Given the nature of the role, you should be comfortable walking 3 to 5 miles/day. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, but not required. If you have experience working with elementary and middle school students, a passion for outdoor education, and ready to make a difference in student's lives, fill out the online application or connect with Rachel D'Angio for more information.
Kroka Expeditions is a non-profit wilderness expedition school based on a year-round, organic farm in Marlow, New Hampshire. The Kroka staff community is a diverse group of people from all ages and backgrounds who share a commitment to living simply and purposefully, while working together to share skills, knowledge, and values in a transformative way through high-quality outdoor education programs. The teaching focus is always on positive change in the world, our responsibility as humans to contribute to society, and the wonders and power of connection to nature.
Join Kroka's international group of guides and educators this year as a full season Wilderness Leader. Leaders envision, design, and execute wilderness expeditions and farm-based programs for highly motivated students ages 9-19. Spring and fall season responsibilities include multi-element programs (including farming, adventure, sustainability, and wild-crafting skills), ocean canoe expeditions, moving-water canoe trips, backpacking adventures, farm-based programs, and more! During the summer months, Leaders facilitate 7-21 day expedition programs within Kroka’s seven adventure schools: rock climbing, caving, whitewater paddling, ocean expeditions, mountain biking, wilderness skills, and rites of passage. Scheduled weeks alternate between expedition & program teaching and base camp support, including farm and kitchen work, driving, and facilities maintenance. 2025 positions run from April 1st to October 31st. Compensation is based on experience and meets or exceeds that of other guides in the outdoor education industry, plus simple and beautiful Kroka Village housing, meals while you are on campus or traveling for Kroka, extensive training opportunities in adventure sports and wilderness skills, one-week paid vacation in between seasons, pro deal purchases, and being part of a forward thinking and energetic community. If you have a love for teaching and mentoring children and youth, previous wilderness expedition experience in remote environments (or an excitement to learn), adventure sports expertise, a college degree (and/or equivalent life experience), WFR certification, and a commitment to personal fitness, diversity, equity & inclusion, ecologically-conscious living, and simplified personal needs, apply online.
The call to leave the ordinary world and venture into the unknown is an ancient one for people of all cultures. Kroka’s semester long programs are an answer to that call…
Camphill Communities are dedicated to creating communities where the recognition of each individual's gifts and contributions offer a model of renewal for the wider society. Camphill Volunteers live and work alongside children, youth and adults with developmental and other disabilities in one of fifteen sustainable communities throughout the U.S. (California, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont) and Canada (British Columbia).
Spend a year developing yourself—discover your deeper purpose and share your life and gifts in a thriving intentional community with Camphill! Live-in Volunteers grow faster than they imagined possible, build deep, lasting relationships, and develop practical and creative skills that open doors for the rest of their lives. Begin to master new skills and carry them forward into your future. Biodynamic farming. Artisan baking. Woodworking. Leadership and cooperative collaboration. Mindfulness. Through a mix of structured training and hands-on practice under the guidance of mentors, you dive right in, and by the end of your year, you're not only comfortable with them, but you’re also leading others in learning. In addition to college loan support program, the community ensures that every volunteer's basic living needs are covered. This means you receive a monthly stipend, a private room in a beautiful environment, wholesome, mostly organic meals, medical insurance, and other essentials—from toiletries to use of community cars.
Camphill Is Actively Welcoming Live-In Volunteers! Apply for one of the 125 volunteer spots with start dates throughout the year and share your gifts in one of Camphill's 15 sustainable communities. Learn more about the volunteer experience and explore current positions here.
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