Get back to your roots and learn the philosophy of living close to nature, wilderness survival, and nurture your connection to the earth. We will explore the surrounding forests and streams as we build natural shelters, make fires without matches, and prepare wild plants for food. We hire folks that are outgoing, fun, positive minded, responsible, competent, personal growth oriented, team players, open communicators and ready to dive into the adventure of camp and make the most of it. This is not your ordinary camp experience.  Each team member gets personalized training in survival skills and how to be an effective nature mentor. Our aim is to see the light in each person, camper or staff, and help inspire their passions and gifts. If you’re ready to grow and learn a lot about yourself, how to be an effective mentor, and to deepen your connection with the earth, then please get in touch with us.

Coordinators are in charge of daily operations including organizing their camp’s daily schedule, communicating with parents as well as other LES Administrative staff. Program Coordinators keep tabs on the pulse of camp, observing and providing feedback for Instructors, offering support with behavioral or medical situations, and tie the teaching teams together through daily briefings and debriefings. This really means that part of your job is to PLAY with the kids during swim time, participate in group games, and be present for those silly, memorable moments. Prior experience in managing adults is preferred.

Salary range is: $750-850/week depending on experience. 

The summer camp season runs June 5th through August 13th, with a week of training and optional week off mid-season. If you need housing, you are invited to stay at one of our Staff Camp locations. Here there are individual tent spaces, shared outdoor covered kitchen, shower, and toilet amenities as well as the comradery of living beside your coworkers. If you have experience working outside, are least 20 years of age, outgoing, fun, positive, responsible, a team player, open communicator, and passionate in connecting kids to nature, please consider joining us!

Special Benefits

• swim in a river every day!
• mentor and be mentored by others who want to learn!
• part time work!
• opportunity to practice survival skills with other staff!

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent amount of training and/or work experience
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification
• Experience and passion for working with children
• Experience managing a team
• Naturalist and survival skills
• 21 years or older