Inspire Behavioral Learning: Teen Nature Camp Counselor Internships Spring & Summer!
Nature Camp Counselor Internship Openings: spring break & summer Call of the Wild Camps, outdoor day camps in Vacaville, Oakland, Berkeley, Cupertino/Los Altos, & Los Gatos
Does your teen love the outdoors, nature, & 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 outdoor nature camps!
Free educational & 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. For OUSD high school students only, stipends are available for summer internships.
Teens in the camp intern program learn to be outstanding nature camp counselors & outdoor educators, inspiring kids ages 5-10 to connect with nature, hike, explore, read & write nature-themed works, create nature-inspired art, learn biology & environmental stewardship, play games, & more 100% outdoors!
Camp Interns: high school students in grades 9-12 & college/university undergrads majoring in biology, environmental science, education, or closely related fields. No work experience is needed. Hiking experience is required. Ideal camp interns are outgoing, friendly, adaptable, creative, fun, energetic, & dependable outdoor lovers who are eager to gain experience teaching elementary school age kids. The #1 quality is eagerness & openness to learn & develop your skill set. This internship is ideal for teens considering careers in teaching & working with children. Being vegan for animals & the environment or vegan-curious is a plus.
This is an internship, not employment. In contrast with interns, Inspire's camp employees are adults with extensive experience.
Spring camps with intern openings:
- Oakland camp: March 31-April 4, Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park
- Cupertino/Los Altos Hills camp: April 7-11 & April 14-18, Rancho San Antonio County Park & Open Space Preserve
- Vacaville camp: April 21-25, Lagoon Valley Park
Summer camps with intern openings:
- Vacaville camp: June, Lagoon Valley Park
- Oakland camps: June-July, Joaquin Miller Park & Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park
- Berkeley camp: June-July, Tilden Regional Park
- Los Gatos and Cupertino/Los Altos Hills camps: July-August, Vasona Lake County Park & Rancho San Antonio County Park & Open Space Preserve
Intern Hours Options:
- M-F, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
- M-F, 8:30 AM-12:30 PM or 12:30 PM-4:30 PM
Intern Training: before camps start & ongoing during camps
Intern Duties: participate in ongoing nature camp counselor intern training; assist with teaching outdoor education, nature education, biology activities, & nature-themed reading, storytime, writing, art, gross motor play, & games; assist with safely leading kids on hikes on varied terrain approx. 6 miles per day; assist with teaching positive vegan-themed lessons about animals & environmental stewardship; facilitate snacks, lunch, & free play; engage children with a friendly, playful, positive, energetic, & fun teaching style.
Internship Advantages:
- Have fun learning to teach kids outdoors!
- Supportive & friendly environment with coaching and mentorship.
- Intern experience to enhance college applications & build a resume.
- Some schools provide internship credit.
- May be invited to return for future seasons (camp internships are available in summer, fall, winter, & spring).
- Opportunity to apply for employment upon receiving a high school diploma & turning 18 (camp counselor employee: $20-22/hr).
- Become part of a company that truly cares about the happiness & success of all interns, employees, & students!
Learn more about Call of the Wild Camps: https://www.inspirebehavior.com/call-of-the-wild-outdoor-nature-camps-academic-camps
Full internship info & application: https://www.inspirebehavior.com/nature-camp-counselor-teen-college-internships
We look forward to welcoming new camp counselor interns to Call of the Wild Camps this spring & summer!