Inspire Behavioral Learning: Teen Nature Camp Counselor Internship: Call of the Wild
Nature Camp Counselor Internship Openings: fall break and spring break in Call of the Wild Camps, outdoor day camps in Oakland
Does your teen love the outdoors, nature, and hiking? Is your teen looking to volunteer or intern to make education fun for elementary school age kids? Inspire Behavioral Learning is accepting applications for teen nature camp counselors to intern in Call of the Wild Camps, outdoor nature camps in the Oakland redwoods!
Free educational and vocational Counselor in Training (CIT) experience for your teen to develop job skills in day camps while having fun! This unpaid internship may also be counted toward volunteer hours. Teens in the camp intern program learn to be outstanding nature camp counselors, inspiring kids ages 5-10 to connect with nature, hike and explore, read and write nature-themed works, create nature-inspired art, learn biology, and play in forests.
Camp interns: high school students in grades 9-12 and college/university undergrads majoring in biology, environmental science, education, or closely related fields.
Oakland camps with intern openings:
- Fall camp: November 25-27, Monday-Wednesday, at Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park
- Spring camp: March 31-April 4, Monday-Friday, at Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park
Hours options:
- Full days 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
- Half days 8:30 AM-12:30 PM or 12:30 PM-4:30 PM
Training: before camps start and ongoing during camps.
Duties: participate in ongoing nature camp counselor intern training; assist with teaching outdoor education, nature education, biology activities, and nature-themed reading, writing, art, gross motor play, and games; assist with safely leading kids on hikes in forests approx. 6 miles per day; assist with teaching positive vegan-themed lessons about animals and environmental stewardship; facilitate snacks, lunch, and free play; engage children with a friendly, playful, positive, energetic, and fun teaching style.
Our ideal teen interns: outgoing, friendly, adaptable, creative, fun, energetic, and dependable outdoor lovers who are eager to gain experience teaching elementary school kids. The #1 quality is eagerness and openness to learn and develop your skill set. This internship is ideal for teens considering careers in teaching and working with children. Being vegan for animals and the environment or vegan-curious is a plus.
Advantages:
- Have fun learning to teach kids in the outdoors!
- Supportive and friendly environment with coaching and mentorship.
- Volunteer/intern experience to enhance college applications and build a resume.
- May be invited to return for future seasons.
- Opportunity to apply for employment upon receiving a high school diploma and turning 18 (camp counselor employee: $19-22/hr).
- Become part of a company that truly cares about the happiness and success of all interns, employees, and students!
Learn more about Call of the Wild Camps: https://www.inspirebehavior.com/call-of-the-wild-outdoor-nature-camps-academic-camps
Full internship description and application: https://www.inspirebehavior.com/nature-camp-counselor-teen-college-internships
We look forward to welcoming new camp counselor interns to the Call of the Wild Camp team!