Adventure Camp Jobs in the United States and Canada

Catalina Island Camps

Located: Two Harbors, California

Position Available: Activity Specialists

Salary Range: $205-$225/week

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: Rasheed@catalinaislandcamps.com

Website: www.catalinaislandcamps.com

Activity Specialists teach in one of the following activity areas: sailing, skin diving, kayaking, power boat activities, challenge course, arts & crafts, target sports, photo journalism, or nature.
Activity Specialists must have previous teaching experience or significant personal accomplishment in the program area they are applying to teach. All staff must be First Aid & CPR certified. All waterfront staff must be waterfront lifeguard certified.
Activity Specialists live in a cabin with a cabin counselor and 8-10 campers. You are expected to be active participants with your cabin and must communicate effectively with your co-counselor so that both of you are comfortable with the cabin dynamic.

Alpengirl Girls Summer Adventure Camp

Located: Teen girl adventures in Montana, Hawaii, Alaska, Washington and Norway

Position Available: Teen Girls Adventure Camp Guide

Salary Range: Competitive

Type: Wilderness adventure programs for girls

Contact: info@AlpengirlCamp.com

Website: www.AlpengirlCamp.com

Age 21+
WFR certification
Previous professional teen camp leadership experience

Located: Australia, Fiji, China, Tibet, Thailand, Costa Rica, Belize, Ecuador and the Galapagos, France, Spain, Morocco, Turkey, Greece, Italy, Switzerland, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Peru, Hawaii, Alaska, California, Colorado, & Utah

Position Available: Summer Trip Leader

Salary Range: Competitive

Type: Adventures for Teenagers

Contact: info@adventurescrosscountry.com

Website: www.adventurescrosscountry.com

Adventures Cross-Country (ARCC) offers 2-5 week summer programs for teenagers in over 20 countries and 5 western states that focus on community service, foreign language, multisport activities and adventure.
ARCC leaders are responsible for managing group dynamics, facilitating leadership curriculum, planning logistics, practicing risk management and delivering an overall positive and fun experience.
Leaders must be 21 years of age, hold a current certification in Wilderness First Responder (WFR), EMT, or WEMT, be in excellent health and physical condition, hold a current driver's license and have a clean driving record, and be available for employment June through August.

Adventures Cross-Country

Located: Australia, Fiji, China, Tibet, Thailand, Costa Rica, Belize, Ecuador and the Galapagos, France, Spain, Morocco, Turkey, Greece, Italy, Switzerland, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Peru, Hawaii, Alaska, California, Colorado, & Utah

Position Available: Gap Semester Instructor

Salary Range: Competitive

Type: Adventures for Teenagers

Contact: info@adventurescrosscountry.com

Website: www.adventurescrosscountry.com

Adventures Cross-Country (ARCC) Gap Semester Programs offer an educational and cultural bridge between high school and college and the opportunity to live, work, learn and explore in some of the greatest classrooms on earth. Five main educational themes are examined on an ARCC Gap Semester: Literacy & Education, Public Health, Urbanization & the Movement of Peoples, Environment & Conservation, and Microfinance & Economic Growth.
Gap Instructors are responsible for managing group dynamics, facilitating leadership and curriculum, planning logistics, practicing risk management and delivering an overall positive, fun and educational experience.
Gap Instructors must be 21 years of age, hold a current certification in Wilderness First Responder (WFR), EMT, or WEMT, be in excellent health and physical condition, hold a current driver's license and have a clean driving record, and be available for employment September through December.

Camp Whittier

Located: Santa Barbara, California

Position Available: Summer Camp Director

Salary Range: $650.00/week

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: campwhittiersb@aol.com

Website: www.campwhittier.org/pages/Jobopps%20New%20.htm

23 week salary position starting Feb 27-August 3-2012
In charge of hiring,training & summer camp program for 3 one-week sessions in July.
Please call Debi @ 805-962-6776

Shane Weight Loss Camps

Located: Ferndale, New York; Rabun Gap, Georgia; Los Olivos, California

Position Available: Ropes/Climbing/Eco/Camping/Boat Drivers/Waterski

Salary Range: $1,100-1,500

Type: Residential Coed Camp

Contact: office@campshane.com

Website: www.campshane.com/staff-welcome.htm

Shane's warm and homelike atmosphere is devoted to children who want to lose weight. Founded in 1968, the camp is located in the magnificent Catskill Mountains of New York, only 2 hours from New York City. Great friends, great memories, great times for staff that are willing to work hard. Make a difference in a child's life!
Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years old and have completed at least one year of college; able to work with co-ed children ages 7-17; must be available for the entire summer season (June-August); good communication skills; enthusiastic, responsible, and fun!
Our facility also features: Eco Adventure, Paintball, Go-Karts, Dune Buggies, Mountain Bikes, Computers, Video Games, Rocketry, Riflery (BB Guns), Water-Sports on a 9 mile lake (21+), Canoeing, Olympic size Pool, Dance, Aerobics, Theater, all Sports, Woodworking, Sewing, Ceramics, Arts & Crafts, Silk-screening, Ropes Course, & more!
Benefits: Room/board, meals, and laundry included; located just two hours from New York City. Visit us online for more information and to submit an application.

Shane Weight Loss Camps

Located: Ferndale, New York; Rabun Gap, Georgia; Los Olivos, California

Position Available: Mountain Biking

Salary Range: $1,000-1,500

Type: Residential Coed Camp

Contact: office@campshane.com

Website: www.campshane.com/staff-welcome.htm

Shane's warm and homelike atmosphere is devoted to children who want to lose weight. Founded in 1968, the camp is located in the magnificent Catskill Mountains of New York, only 2 hours from New York City. Great friends, great memories, great times for staff that are willing to work hard. Make a difference in a child's life!
Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years old and have completed at least one year of college; able to work with co-ed children ages 7-17; must be available for the entire summer season (June-August); good communication skills; enthusiastic, responsible, and fun!
Our facility also features: Eco Adventure, Paintball, Go-Karts, Dune Buggies, Mountain Bikes, Computers, Video Games, Rocketry, Riflery (BB Guns), Water-Sports on a 9 mile lake (21+), Canoeing, Olympic size Pool, Dance, Aerobics, Theater, all Sports, Woodworking, Sewing, Ceramics, Arts & Crafts, Silk-screening, Ropes Course, & more!
Benefits: Room/board, meals, and laundry included; located just two hours from New York City. Visit us online for more information and to submit an application.

Pathfinder Ranch

Located: Mountain Center, California

Position Available: Summer Camp Staff

Salary Range: $1,900.00 - 2,200.00 DPE

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: summerdirector@pathfinderranch.com

Website: www.pathfinderranch.com

Spend your summer in the beautiful San Jacinto Mountains of So. California. We are seeking experienced adult staff (18 and older) to work and play as cabin counselors, lifeguards, climbing instructors, archery instructors, horseback instructors and more.
Successful applicants will possess a strong desire to lead by example, have experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds, and be willing to work long rewarding hours. First-Aid and CPR certification required for employment.
Pathfinder Ranch is dedicated to providing a safe, fun, and challenging learning that builds a sense of respect for the natural world, self, and others.
Applicants should be willing to live a gorgeous natural setting surrounded by national forest and boundless outdoor opportunities. Please send applications attn: Summer Camp Director - summerdirector@pathfinderranch.com

Colorado Youth Program

Located: Ward, Colorado

Position Available: Backpacking/Field Instructor

Salary Range: $500/session

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: msc@coloradoyouthprogram.org

Website: www.coloradoyouthprogram.org

Unique adventure camp near Indian Peaks Wilderness in Boulder County, Colorado. Program emphasizes backpacking/survival skills with teens ages 15-18. Camp Sessions are 6 days / 5 nights long and include a 3-4 day backpacking trip. This is a high-quality, personalized program with just 4 staff and 20 campers per session.
Applicants must have BA/BS or equivalent experience, be experienced leading youth on backpacking trips, hold current Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification, Adult CPR, have strong safety management skills and be able to lead hands-on, experiential education. A clean driving record is required.
Pay is $500 per session, plus room & board, plus paid staff training. The 4 camp sessions are 6 days long with time off between each session. The summer commitment runs mid June through mid August.
Applicants should send cover letter, resume, and references.

Colvig Silver Camps

Located: Durango, Colorado

Position Available: Head Counselor/Trip Leader

Salary Range: Starts at $1600

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: office@colvigsilvercamps.com

Website: www.colvigsilvercamps.com

Supervise campers ages 7-17 at wilderness-based summer camp in beautiful southwestern Colorado.
Must be 21 or older, CPR/First Aid certified, experience working with children. Wilderness experience beneficial but not necessary.
Benefits: Comprehensive staff training; *Wilderness First Aid certification; *Room/board/laundry; *10 week employment period; *Seasonal salary; *Time off each week; *Mid-summer break; *Additional pay for relevant certifications; *Pro deals on outdoor gear

SOAR, Inc.

Located: Programs in the Florida Keys; the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina; the California Coast; the Wind River Mountains of Wyoming

Position Available: Activity Specialist

Salary Range: $2,000 - $3,000/season

Type: Wilderness adventure program

Contact: pate-moore@soarnc.org

Website: www.soarnc.org

Work with groups of 7-8 students with 2 instructors to facilitate a safe and successful experience during the adventure activity portions of 10 to 26 day courses.
Minimum 20 years of age (21 and older preferred);. Minimum of 2 years college experience, preferable in Recreation Therapy, Outdoor Recreation, Education, or Psychology. First Aid and CPR required (minimum WFA required for NC and WY staff), Lifeguard certification required for FL and CA staff.
Strong experience required in technical skills such as rock site facilitation and management, ropes course facilitation, while water rafting, caving, mountain biking, or water activities (FL & CA only). Patience, energy, enthusiasm. flexibility, maturity, and integrity required. Use of personal vehicle required for NC & WY.
Apply on-line or send letter of interest, resume, and references to: Laura Pate Director of North Carolina Programs SOAR P.O. Box 388 Balsam, NC 28707

Deer Hill Expeditions Inc.

Located: Southwest United States and Costa Rica

Position Available: Summer Field Staff Instructor

Salary Range: Competitive Pay

Type: Wilderness adventure and service program

Contact: info@deerhillexpeditions.com

Website: www.deerhillexpeditions.com/what-is-deer-hill/work-at-deer-hill/

Deer Hill Expeditions seeks experienced, motivated, and caring outdoor educators to lead wilderness expeditions and service projects in the American Southwest, Ecuador, and Costa Rica.
Responsibilities of Field Leaders: To ensure the safety and well-being of each participant and to lead expeditions that are fun while fostering participants' growth as individuals.
Specific elements include: teaching wilderness living skills, off-trail route finding, adjusting backpacks, fixing stoves, guiding loaded rafts through rapids, facilitating fun games and activities to a group, managing a top rope site or guiding a difficult discussion of the group's dynamics.
Qualifications: Previous experience leading groups in the wilderness. Experience leading and teaching rafting, canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, backpacking, mountain biking, mountaineering, canyoneering and/or service projects. CPR + WFR certification. Training from NOLS, OB, or college outdoor programs a plus.

Cheley Colorado Camps

Located: Estes Park, Colorado

Position Available: Counselor

Salary Range: $1800

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: office@cheley.com

Website: www.cheley.com

Room and Board and college credit
Pro deals on outdoor gear
A camp counselor serves as a cabin counselor as well as a specialist in the assigned program area. Activities include Backpacking, Horseback Riding, Climbing, Rafting, Riflery, Crafts, Outcamping and Hiking.
Surround yourself with amazing people, develop professionally, live in a beautiful place and make a difference in the lives of children.

Bold Earth Teen Adventures

Located: Adventure locations: Western USA, Alaska, Hawaii, Fiji, Bali, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, England, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Mozambique, Peru, South Africa, Spain, Swaziland, Switzerland, Thailand, Australia and Wales

Position Available: Adventure Travel Trip Leader

Salary Range: Competitive

Type: Adventure Travel Programs

Contact: info@boldearth.com

Website: boldearth.com/about/jobs

Seeking fun, motivated, and confident individuals to facilitate group travel and dynamics, teach outdoor skills, and ensure safety. Ages 21+, college graduate or seeking degree, clean driving record, WFR or equivalent. Language skills a plus.
Travel to California, Utah, Nevada, Alaska, Hawaii, Peru, Costa Rica, Thailand, Africa, China, Ecuador, Fiji, Bali and more!
All meals, activities, tours, climbing, biking, rafting, zip-lining, SCUBA etc. paid for! Travel, teach and see the world!

WB Surf Camp

Located: Barbados, California, Hawaii, Costa Rica, the Outer Banks of NC and Wrightsville Beach, NC

Position Available: Guppy Camp Counselor

Salary Range: $275/week & up

Type: Residential coed surfing camp

Contact: info@wbsurfcamp.com

Website: www.wbsurfcamp.com

We are seeking mature, responsible, positive role models who enjoy working with elementary aged children in an eco-activity based camp. This job opening is for our Wrightsville Beach, NC location.
Need First Aid, CPR, and Lifeguarding certifications. Experience as a camp counselor a plus.
Surf experience is not necessary, but you must be extremely comfortable in the water.
Excellent pay, perks & benefits. Come spend your summer at the beach and get paid for it.

Roughing It Day Camp

Located: Orinda, California

Position Available: Program Counselor

Salary Range: $335-410/wk

Type: Coed summer day camp

Contact: jobs@roughingit.com

Website: www.roughingit.com/employment

Program Counselors are needed for Horseback Riding, Swimming, Canoeing, Rowing, Fishing, Kayaking, Arts & Crafts, Adventure, Sports, Environmental Ed/Outdoor Ed, Animal Care, and Trail Riding.
Program Counselors are responsible for developing age-appropriate skill-based lessons for camper groups in their program area, as well as camper evaluations and communicating with parents.
Program Counselors should have previous experience in their area of interest and in working with children. All Roughing It Staff members serve as supervisors and role models to campers.
Email your resume to jobs@roughingit.com and visit our website for more information.

Adventure Treks

Located: Western States, Utah, North Carolina, & New Hampshire, USA and British Columbia, Canada

Position Available: Instructor

Salary Range: $1100-2200

Type: Wilderness adventure program for Teens

Contact: info@adventuretreks.com

Website: www.adventuretreks.com

Adventure Treks is seeking enthusiastic outdoor leaders to teach a variety of skills to teens.
You will work closely with 5 other instructors and 24 students in a wilderness setting for 16-28 days.
Minimum Requirements include: over 21 years old, Wilderness First Responder, experience working with teens, and strong wilderness skills.

Kennolyn Camps

Located: Soquel, California

Position Available: Camp Counselors (Day and Resident camps)

Salary Range: $270+ /week

Type: Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions

Contact: camps@kennolyn.com

Website: www.kennolyncamps.com

Make a difference in a child's life and make your own lifelong friendships.
Enjoy working outdoors, under the warm California sun close to many clean beaches and hot surf spots. A job full of like minded, dedicated people. The hardest job you'll ever love!
Counselors who can teach the following activities required: climbing, ropes course, swimming, archery, riflery, fencing, horseback riding, self defense, outdoor adventure, drama, photography, fun science, outdoor cooking, crafts, ceramics, tennis and more. (We train our own Ropes staff and Waterfront staff incl. Lifeguards!)

Wilderness Ventures

Located: Leadership Adventures in the Western United States and international adventures to locations around the globe

Position Available: Wilderness Trip Leader

Salary Range: Depending on Experience

Type: Wilderness adventure program

Contact: info@wildernessventures.com

Website: wildernessventures.com

Multi-activity wilderness trips: Climbing, Rafting, Backpacking, Sea Kayaking. Western US & International.
14-36 days
5 week- 8 week contracts

Williwaw Adventures

Located: New England & The Pacific Northwest

Position Available: Instructor

Salary Range: $280-$600/week

Type: Wilderness Adventure - United States

Contact: info@williwawadventures.com

Website: www.williwawadventures.com

Lead coed wilderness travel programs for teenagers in New England and Pacific Northwest
Qualifications include experience with backcountry travel and working with young people.

Rock-N-Water Christian Adventure Camps

Located: Located on The South Fork of the American River, Coloma, California

Position Available: Adventure Guide

Salary Range: $64/day

Type: Coed Christian adventure programs

Contact: fun@rocknwater.com

Website: www.rocknwater.com

Must be 18 years old or older and successfully take our two week guide school, or have gone through our summer volunteer program in a previous summer.
Take Christian youth groups whitewater river rafting, rock climbing, and backpacking, while impacting youth with the joy of God's living word.
We look for people who are spiritually, socially, and technically mature, and want to give their summers over to hard work, God, and the youth we serve.

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