Located on Lake LBJ in the heart of the beautiful Texas Hill Country, The Outdoor School (TOS) is a residential outdoor education program that focuses on hands-on experiential education and outdoor courses primarily for 5th–7th graders. Students can learn about themselves, their natural environment and their peers while participating in fun and educational outdoor activities, facing challenges, overcoming fears, and sparking new ways to see the world.
Are you interested in teaching children exciting things about the outdoors in the outdoors?Outdoor Education Instructors teach a pre-approved academic and adventure curriculum (including reptiles, water quality, kayaking, archery, outdoor survival, art in nature, and many more!), facilitate team building and high ropes courses, and lead interesting evening activities (astronomy, night sensory and games/campfire). Three weeks of training will provide you with the necessary knowledge in academics, ropes course, and anything else you need to thrive at TOS. Positions are available during the spring (mid-February through the end of May) and fall (mid-August through the week before Thanksgiving). There is also the opportunity to work multiple seasons, each with additional responsibilities, offering a holistic view of the administration and direction of an outdoor education center. Benefits include a weekly stipend up to $375/week and the ability to work for hourly pay on the weekend, free housing, utilities, WiFi access, most meals, Lifeguard and CPR/first aid certification, pro deals, and no overnight student supervision duties required. Applicants must be adventurous, flexible, willing to be challenged, fun loving, hardworking, open to feedback and growth, and enjoy working with kids in the outdoors. Learn more about the staff experience or contact Amy Koch for more information.
Spring 2025 Season Instructors Openings Now seeking Outdoor Education Instructors for the spring season(January 10th through May 16th).
Located in historic Washington County, the lush rolling hills of the Brazos River Valley provide the backdrop at Camp For All. The 206-acre camp site features more than 100,000 square feet of facilities, two lakes, nature trails, wooded areas and cleared areas for activities such as horseback riding and field sports.
From wide, wheelchair friendly sidewalks to a zero entry pool to a tree house anyone can enter, Camp For All turns can't do into CAN DO with their barrier free approach to the camp site, facilities and programming. Program Instructors play a vital role in helping campers discover life 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 supporting the Program Leadership team. 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. Positions are available during the spring (February to May), summer (May to August), and fall (September to mid-November). Instructors will typically work 5 days on and 2 days off. Compensation starts at $350-$375/week, plus housing, meals when groups are onsite, and WiFi access. If you have a desire to work with the special needs population, previous experience working with children in a camp environment, at least 18 years of age, and are hardworking, outgoing, creative, self-directed, and an all-around rad individual, view current job openings or contact the Program Manager for more info.
Located on the shores of beautiful Lake LBJ (about an hour northwest of Austin, TX) and surrounded by state parks, Camp Champions is a family-owned, traditional, co-ed summer camp for children ages 5-18 years. Over 40 different activities are offered, including water skiing, wake boarding, sailing, ceramics, jewelry making, dance, high ropes, archery, horseback riding, various sports, go-karts, axe throwing, and more!
If you love kids, there's no better way to spend your summer than working as a Champions Counselor! Each year, a select team of college students, teachers, coaches, athletes and role models from around the world work together toward one common purpose—to help EVERY camper grow into a CHAMPION!
• You'll take primary responsibility for the health, well-being, and happiness of your group and assist in teaching or leading three morning and afternoon activities. • You’ll have a chance to specialize in an activity area like lifeguarding, boat driving, ropes course facilitation, or coaching in the fine arts or sports departments. • You'll provide opportunities for each child in your cabin to experience success. • You'll help your campers learn to communicate clearly and solve problems independently. • You'll set a good example for campers in all things, including cleanliness, punctuality, clean-up and chores, sportsmanship, and table manners. • You'll model respectful behavior towards people and property for your campers.
2025 positions run from mid-May through early August (partial work term commitments available). Compensation starts at $300/week, plus housing, meals, many opportunities to practice hands-on leadership skills that will transfer to any other school or workplace setting. Fill out the 2-minute staff interest form and help turn kids into Champions.
Candlelight Ranch delivers creative, hands-on educational programs and nature-based activities in a beautiful Texas hill country setting. Partnering with community groups, nonprofits and schools, the Ranch provides interactive learning programs and experiences that are customized to meet the specific needs youth and families served.
Candlelight Ranch is seeking Summer Interns who will learn how to facilitate educational, recreational, and therapeutic nature-based group programs while interacting with a wide range of at-risk youth and children with special needs. With appropriate training and supervision, Interns will participate in and facilitate the low/high challenge course (including 3 ziplines!), waterfront program (canoeing, kayaking, and fishing on Lake Travis), equine program, archery, nature hikes (explore the natural wonders of the property and learn about edible and medicinal plants of Central Texas), nature art, and nature therapy & education. Interns will be required to attend a 4-day training from May 28th–31st and be available for a minimum of 4 days/per week from 8:30am–4:30pm during the summer camp term from June 6th–August 2nd. There may be some weekend, evening and overnight work, and there is a week break from camp during the 4th of July. Internships are also available during the spring and fall. Compensation includes a stipend, staff cabin shared with a total of 5 interns (includes bed, full bath, full kitchen, and laundry room), and healthy homemade lunch and snack 4 days/week. If you love exploring in nature, enjoy working with kids, understand the therapeutic benefits of nature, and have a positive and flexible attitude, email a cover letter and resume to Adrian Dearmond.
Enjoy a recap of summer camp and the power of healing that happens at Candlelight Ranch!
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