In the Spotlight

California Jobs more

Each summer in a beautiful forest area complete with lake and waterfall, a small, tight and vibrant community is formed where campers can develop self-confidence, independence, emotional intelligence, creativity, activity skills, environmental awareness and appreciation, friendships, and healthy living skills. Kids also learn what most modern children have forgotten—how to just play and be a kid without television, video games, the internet, canned games, or social pressure. This is Camp Augusta and they're searching for service-minded individuals interested in facilitating growth in children, themselves and other community members. 2009 summer staff openings include Counselors, HEROES, Village Leaders, Admin Staff, Equestrian Crew and a Kitchen Team. You must make a minimum commitment from June 4th to August 23rd, with the opportunity for work in May and into the fall. Along with living healthy (with lots of organic food) and the longest paid staff training in the country, you'll make $2,750-$6,000 depending on position, with the opportunity to make $1,000-$2,000 for pre & post season work. The initial application process consists of six questions (sharing your heart, mind and spirit!) so they can get to know you as real, living, breathing human being; and your application is considered right away. Drop by for a visit, call 530.265.3702 or send an email to Randy Grayson for more info.

Employment Alert: Camp Augusta has filled all their summer positions. Hiring for 2010 begins this fall!

• At Camp Augusta this summer, you might get oatmeal dumped on your head, get thrown in the lake, dress up like a pirate, comfort a homesick child, play an age-old activity like Zoogle or Balero, share in contagious laughter, sleep and wonder under the stars or experience the fine art of doing nothing at the camp's Hammock Village! Do you have the right stuff?

Colorado Jobs more

Since 1921, family-owned Cheley Colorado Camps has been welcoming young people for an enriching, adventurous and value-centered camp experience during the summer months. Cheley facilities include horseback riding rings, craft centers, on-site climbing inside and out, a ropes course and a fleet of mountain bikes. Beyond the facilities are miles of trails into the surrounding park and forest. Whether as a support staff member (barn crew, office team, kitchen team) or as a program counselor (riding instructor, hiking and backpacking guide, crafts counselor), over 200 seasonal workers are hired each year. The summer kicks off with 8-10 days of staff training that includes exposure to professionals in the fields of child development, forests and parks, psychology and wilderness medicine. Employment is a 9-week commitment from early June to mid-August; opportunities are also available as early as mid-May through the end of October. Benefits include room, board, a base salary of $1,800 and a travel allowance of $200. All counseling staff must have current certification in CPR and first aid; backpacking, hiking and horseback riding counselors are required to have Wilderness First Aid certification, which is offered before camp staff training.

• A summer at Cheley will push you to grow. The mountains will give you perspective and help you clarify long-term goals. Most importantly, you'll have fun with great people. The combination is rare, the experience extraordinary.

Located in the San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado, family-owned Colvig Silver Camps is a residential, wilderness-oriented camp that blends traditional summer activities with overnight backcountry adventures. An environmentally-oriented and non-competitive philosophy coupled with a choice-based format is designed to develop self-esteem, leadership skills, responsibility and teamwork. Camp activities include (but are never limited to) day hikes, field games, arts & crafts, western horseback riding, target sports, swimming, rock climbing, ropes/challenge course, environmental activities, campfires, songs, skits, cookouts and more! Wilderness trips include desert and alpine backpacking, mountain climbing, mountain biking, Anasazi ruin exploration, canoeing and rafting. Summer job opportunities include Program Coordinators, Art Barn Coordinator, Rock Climbing/Ropes Course Coordinator, Expedition Coordinator, Pathfinding Coordinators, Head Counselors, Assistant Counselors, Cooks & Prep-Cooks. Most positions begin on June 1st for staff training and continue through August 12th, with a three-day, mid-summer break in July. Benefits include a salary of $1,300 to $2,025, room and board, laundry, pro-deal purchases for outdoor gear, comprehensive staff training, and Wilderness First Aid certification. If you have a passion for working with children in an outdoor setting and a commitment to the development of positive, meaningful relationships, fill out the online application or call 800.858.2850 for more information.

• Creative. Tireless, Patient. Flexible. Positive Attitude. Fun-Loving Spirit. Sense of Humor. Responsible. Sound like you? Colvig Silver Camps seeks these key attributes in its summer staff.

Georgia Jobs more

Now Hiring Outdoor Living Specialists!
Camp Coleman offers a unique recreational experience. As a Jewish camp, Coleman seeks to enhance the experience of campers and staff with the richness of the Jewish values and culture. The Camp places a strong emphasis on personal growth, community and communal responsibility; for all who attend, it is an unforgettable experience where deep friendships are developed. Outdoor Living Specialists will lead groups of campers on hikes and overnights, teach outdoor living skills, including cooking and setting up a camp sight, and oversee a group of staff members in outdoor programming. A summer season at Camp Coleman lasts nine weeks (early June through August 7th), including the staff training week, and is conveniently scheduled to coincide with most school calendars. Compensation includes a competitive salary, room and board, and travel reimbursement to/from camp up to $350. Applicants should be knowledgeable about the outdoors, have first aid skills (WFA preferred) and ideally be 25 years of age or older. If you are a team player, love the outdoors, are respectful of the Jewish and environmental educational ideals of the camp, and have a professional demeanor, contact Andi Soloman through email or by calling 770.671.8971.

• Come make a positive difference in the life of a child by being the spark that ignites the flame of fun, growth and learning this summer at Camp Coleman!

Maine Jobs more

Waterskiing and windsurfing on Panther Lake. Conquering the climbing tower or low ropes course. Mountain biking wooded trails. Creating pottery in the ceramics studio. With activities galore complemented by laughter, friendship and community, Maine's Kingsley Pines Camp fosters a stimulating and rewarding experience for resident campers aged 8 to 15. As the core of the camp staff, counselors supervise, lead, guide and live with campers. Counselors also teach in one of these areas: arts, waterfront, sports, or outdoor adventure activities. The camp season kicks off in early June with one week of training followed by ten weeks of children's camp and two weeks of family camp. The employment period varies between eleven and thirteen weeks, ending either mid or late August. Benefits include room and board (including delicious lakeside meals with a vegetarian option), a competitive salary, staff lounge with Internet access, transportation on days off and a summer loaded with fun! Candidates should be caring, creative, enthusiastic and have a genuine concern for children. The counselor application is available online.

Summer Employment Alert: Kingsley Pines has finished hiring staff for the 2009 camp season. Check back this December to apply for summer 2010!

• With summer lake temps reaching 80 degrees, Kingsley Pines Camp counselors and campers get a chance to enjoy days filled with sailing, waterskiing and windsurfing.

Montana Jobs more

Spread over 20,000 acres in Montana's Crazy Mountain foothills, family-owned Lazy K Bar Ranch LLC remains one of the "honest-to-gosh" original dude ranches in the west. Guests come for the riding, incredible fly-fishing, the scenery, the remote and rustic setting, the brilliant sunshine and enjoying down-to-earth folks and great cookouts. 15 employees are hired each summer (from June 10th through Labor Day), with job openings and responsibilities that include choreman (hand-milk two cows, feed pigs, carry luggage, stock wood and provide basic maintenance), housekeeper/waitstaff (clean and make the cabins comfy, wait tables, create an inviting guest experience and maintain cleanliness of dining room), split-shift workers (fills in for the cook, baker, laundress, waitstaff, housekeeper and dishwasher) and wranglers. A winter caretaker is also needed each year from mid-September through mid-June. Benefits include a monthly wage, room and board, equal share in an incentive pool and days off free to ride, hike, fish, square dance, hot tub or enjoy the surrounding region. Adventuresome, outgoing and open-minded applicants must be non-drinkers, non-druggers, able to draw on the inner self, appreciate nature and be team players with high moral standards. If this sounds like you, email Carol Van Cleve Kirby or call 406.932.4449.

• If you are looking for a true dude ranch experience with down-to-earth folks, Lazy K Bar Ranch LLC in the Crazy Mountains of Montana is looking for adventuresome, outgoing and open-minded summer staff.

New York Jobs more

Every summer over 3,000 New York City children from disadvantaged communities will pack their bags for a free trip to one of five Fresh Air Fund summer camps just north of the city. For many, it'll be their first time away from the busy streets. The Fund operates the camps on a 3,000-acre preserve filled with forests, fields and lakes. Summer job opportunities include general counselors, waterfront staff, ropes course facilitators, farm staff, nutritionists, nurses and program staff who focus on everything from photography and woodworking to drama and outdoor living skills. Staff members are important in the eyes of boys and girls who have just been introduced to a new and exciting world. You'll act as a role model, teach new skills and help plan days filled with fun and discovery. Along with a wage ranging from $2,400 to $3,200 for the season, meals and housing are provided. A travel allowance is also provided for those traveling over 300 miles to the camp. Applicants must be at least 18, have completed their freshman year of college, and have a sincere motivation to work with inner-city children. If you're ready to have unforgettable summer, your new adventure starts here.

• Providing disadvantaged children from New York City the opportunity to pack their bags for a free journey to a 3,000-acre preserve, the Fresh Air Fund is looking for summer camp staff who can become role models, teach new skills and help plan days filled with fun and discovery.

Unique Resources

Expand your summer camp job or seasonal ranch work search by exploring these keywords:

Learn more about the American Camp Association and landing the perfect summer camp job.

backdoorjobs.com
Your Home for Short-Term
Job Adventures & More!

Job Channels—Explore Your Options
• U.S. Adventure Jobs	• Camp & Ranch Jobs
• Worldwide Adventure Jobs	• Resort & Hospitality Jobs
• Wilderness Therapy Ventures	• Mind, Body & Soul Quests
• Jobs in the Great Outdoors	• Meaningful Work
• Environmental Education Jobs	• Teaching Gigs Worldwide
• Sustainable Living & Farming Work	• Intern, Travel, Volunteer, Work Abroad