Inspire Behavioral Learning: Teen Camp Counselor Intern Summer Outdoor Nature Camps

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 now for teen nature camp counselors to intern in Call of the Wild Camps, outdoor nature camps in the Bay Area! 

Free educational and vocational Counselor in Training (CIT) experience for your teen to develop job skills in day camps while having fun! The 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. 

Interns are in grades 9-12 (including 8th graders entering 9th grade in Fall 2024) and college/university undergrads majoring in biology, environmental science, or education. 

Students enrolled in Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) schools have the opportunity for paid summer internships in Call of the Wild Camps through the ECCCO program.

Nature camps:

• Berkeley Summer Day Camp: June 10-Aug 9 Tilden Regional Park (training June 4-7)
• Oakland Summer Day Camps: June 10-28 Joaquin Miller Park & July 1-August 2 Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park (training June 4-7)
• Cupertino/Los Altos Hills Summer Day Camp: June 24-August 2 Rancho San Antonio County Park and Open Space Preserve (training flexible 3-4 days before June 24th)

Hours options:

• Full day: Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
• Half days: Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM-12:30 PM or 12:30 PM-4:30 PM

Training: the week before camps start and ongoing during camps.

Duties: participate in ongoing nature camp counselor training; assist with safely leading kids on hikes in forests; assist with teaching outdoor education, nature education, biology activities, and nature-themed reading, writing, art, gross motor play, and games; 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.

​Advantages:

• Have fun assisting with teaching 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

Application Extended Deadline: 

• Apply by April 24, 2024 for Summer 2024 Camp Counselor Intern in Oakland, Berkeley, or Cupertino/Los Altos Hills. 

We look forward to welcoming new teen camp counselors to the Call of the Wild Camp team!