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Summer Jobs, Seasonal Jobs, Internships and Volunteer Work in the U.S. & Abroad



The mission of YBEC is to provide a quality, comprehensive, life-altering special education program for secondary school-aged students, identified with emotional support needs, who are at risk to fail in the traditional academic setting through experiential and adventure based learning.

Yellow Breeches Educational Center

Experiential Teachers, Adventure Specialist, Student Support Counselors, Vocational Instructors

With five campuses across south central Pennsylvania, Yellow Breeches Educational Center offers an innovative approach to education that seamlessly integrates experiential learning with adventure. By tailoring teaching methods, dedicated educators actively engage, encourage, and empower students. This approach fosters their academic, social, and personal growth both within and beyond the classroom walls.

Program in the Spotlight Yellow Breeches Educational Center classrooms extend far beyond the walls of traditional settings to promote academic, social, and personal growth through experience. Seeking engaging and empowering individuals ready to create a nourishing learning environment!

Adventure Specialists collaborate with other program teachers to develop and execute an adventure education curriculum and imparts essential skills in the core adventure disciplines (multi-pitch rock climbing, white water canoeing, skiing and snowboarding, or scuba diving) through a blend of classroom instruction and weekly adventure trips.
Through a blend of classroom instruction and adventure education, Experiential Teachers instruct a core subject 3-4 days per week as well as assist with weekly adventure/experiential trip and high-end adventure trips throughout the school year.
Additional positions include Student Support Counselors who build rapport with students throughout various aspects of programming and Vocational Instructors who prepare students for technical field careers through large-scale construction projects.

Positions follow a typical school year schedule from mid-August through early June. All staff enjoy traditional school holidays and a paid summer break. Compensation starts at $40,000/year plus a comprehensive benefits package and a fun and engaging work environment with opportunities for growth. If you have a passion for experiential/adventure education, a desire to make a difference, and are ready to work collaboratively to shape the lives every student, learn more at YellowBreeches.org.

2025-26 Hiring!
Join a creative, fun, and passionate team! YBEC is currently accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year.

Venture into a day-to-day life here at YBEC. You can find YBEC in the classroom, on a field study in Central Pennsylvania, or even on one of their high-level adventure trips to places like Colorado and the Florida Everglades. See for yourself how YBEC offers students a chance to grow beyond the walls of a traditional classroom.

Colleen McHugh (she/her/hers)
Human Resources Director
Yellow Breeches Educational Center
7 Springview Rd.
Carlisle, PA 17015

(717) 315-5022 mobile
cmchugh@yellowbreeches.org
YellowBreeches.org
Backdoorjobs.com/YellowBreeches.html

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YMCA Camp Rocky Creek provides day and overnight camping experiences, environmental and adventure education, and community events to youth and families

YMCA Camp Rocky Creek

Summer Camp Staff

Situated on 120 acres of beautiful, forested land in Cornwall, PA, YMCA Camp Rocky Creek provides day and overnight camping experiences, environmental and adventure education, and community events to youth and families.

Now seeking summer General Counselors (GCs) to serve as a role model and provide supervision and programming to campers ranging from 6-17 years old. GCs also have the option to focus on Aquatics & Waterfront (specialize as a lifeguard and instruct at the pool and waterfront) or Adventure (specialize in various adventure-based classes—low ropes courses, high ropes, general team building, zipline and rock climbing). Additional positions include Specialists (Target & Land Sports, Arts & Crafts, or Outdoor Education focus), Coordinators (Aquatics or Adventure focus), Cooks, and Drivers. Depending on position, work starts between May 29th-June 5th with training and concludes between August 15th-17th. Preference is given to those who can commit to the entire season; however, a partial season work option can be discussed. Benefits include a bi-weekly pay, room & board, paid training and certifications, staff field trips, most FR/SA evenings off plus 4 full weekends off, the opportunity to meet staff from around the world, and a rewarding summer experience. You'll be a great fit for camp if you are passionate about youth development and delivering an inclusive experience to all campers, able to sing songs, lead games, show positivity, willing to wear many different hats, learn new things, and disconnect from technology for the majority of the day, and prepared to work outdoors in the cool temperatures, heat, humidity, and rain. If you are ready for a summer of a lifetime, connect with Sara Monelli or fill out the online application.

Sarah Monelli
Camp Director
YMCA Camp Rocky Creek
20 Penryn Lane
PO Box 339
Cornwall, PA 17016

(717) 450-3565
campadmin@lebanonymca.org
LebanonYMCA.org/Camp-Rocky-Creek

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Camphill Association of North America

Camphill Communities

Live-in Volunteer Program

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).

Program in the Spotlight 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!
More to explore!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.

Explore open positions at Camphill Communities in Pennsylvania:
More to explore!The Camphill School (Glenmoore)
More to explore!Camphill Village Kimberton Hills

Mary Wildfeuer
Regional Coordinator
Camphill Association of North America
2542 Route 66
Chatham, NY 12037
volunteer@camphill.org
Camphill.org
Backdoorjobs.com/Camphill.html

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