Be Curious. Be Connected. Be Cub Creek.
As a mentor and role model at Cub Creek Science Camp, you'll gain hands-on experience, build your resume, and connect with a global community of staff and campers who share your passion for animals and nature. With 300+ animals and 100+ activities, our unique take on the traditional sleep-away camp is a place where you can inspire kids, help them build self-confidence, and make lifelong friends. Learn more at https://cubcreeksciencecamp.com/join-our-team/. Speak with us about earning internship, work-study, or research project credit for the summer as well!
2027 Dates
Lead Instructor Training: May 20-21 (2 days) Staff Training: May 23 - June 5 (2 weeks) Camp: June 6 - Aug 7 (9 weeks)
Lead Instructors
Responsible for maintaining program areas and facilitating activities for campers in their assigned areas, including classes, early-bird, and night-owl activities.
Available Lead Instructor areas of specialty:
- Science - physics, engineering, chemistry, crime science, culinary science
- Nature (one female, one male)- survival skills, caving, pond study, caving, plant identification, entomology, nature hiking
- Adventure - archery, riflery
- Ropes Course - zipline, rappel, crate stacking, rock climbing, giant swing
- Arts & Crafts - pottery, ceramics, crafts
Key
Responsibilities:
- Provide instruction of assigned camp activities to campers.
- Coordinate with the special events coordinator to schedule and facilitate early-bird and night-owl activities in assigned areas.
- Manage camper behavior to ensure all campers are actively and positively participating.
- Ensure the safety of all campers when participating in camp activities.
- Keep program areas clean and supplies well-maintained.
- Lead camp activities, songs, and games that are engaging and age-appropriate.
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Requirements
- Completed at least 1 year of college education; specialization in associated program area is desirable.
- A desire to positively impact the life of a child and a willingness to put the needs of campers first.
- Have a passion for science, animals, and childhood development.
- Able to effectively communicate ideas, thoughts, and instructions in a constructive manner.
- Self-motivated and able to work on tasks and assigned goals with minimal supervision.
- Be willing to learn new concepts and skills.
- Able to work in a team and both give and take direction from others.
- Willingness to adhere to the camp’s code of conduct, rules, and policies.
Benefits
Starting pay $4500 for 11 week summer. Additional $100 credit in camp store for snacks and supplies. Housing, meals, and laundry included. Weekend work is required, this position requires availability to work on-site 7 days a week for the contract period. Two 1-hour breaks provided each day, and 1 scheduled day off each week. Additional leadership training and certifications are available to the right candidates, including high ropes course and lifeguard certifications.
** INTERNATIONAL STAFF - Pay and benefits will vary from advertised, please speak with Cub Creek directly **