Inspire Behavioral Learning: Nature Camp Counselor CIT Internships for Teens
Nature Camp Counselor Internship Openings for Inspire's Call of the Wild Camps: Saturday Single-Day Camps & Fall Break Camp
Locations for openings: second Saturdays of the month in Castro Valley, Berkeley, & Oakland; fall break camp in Oakland
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 day camps, 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.
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, learn animal rights, play games, & more!
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.
Camps with intern openings:
- Saturdays camps: second Saturdays of the month Oct-May in East Bay parks & science museums - Lake Chabot, Shorebird Park, Roberts Regional Park, Joaquin Miller Park, Chabot Space and Science Center, The Lawrence Hall of Science, Tilden Park, Dimond Park, UC Botanical Garden, & Lake Merritt
- Fall break camp: Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park, Oakland
Intern Schedule:
- Training: before camps start & ongoing during camps
- Saturday camps: Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13, Jan 10, Feb 14, Mar 14, Apr 11 & May 9. 8:55 AM-5:05 PM with breaks included
- Fall break camp: Nov 24-26 (three days). 8:25 AM-4:35 PM with breaks included
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; prompt and reinforce children following the camp rules to be kind, be safe, & leave no trace; 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 & 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 Nature Camp Counselor Interns to Call of the Wild Camps this school year!