Summer Camp Instructor

Oxbow Education (“OxEd”) is seeking Kids’ Farm Summer Camp Instructors to lead summer camp groups for 5 week-long day camp sessions, facilitate environmental/farm education programs and family tours as scheduled during non-camp weeks, and contribute to seasonal special events as needed. Summer Camp Instructors will lead groups of 9-12 campers ages 7-11, as well as 1-3 youth and/or adult volunteers. As a Camp Instructor, you will facilitate a successful camp experience by keeping them engaged with a variety of educational games and activities, while being responsible for their safety and a majority of their daily schedule.

Summer Camp Instructors will lead and develop nature- and farm-based activities and will have the opportunity to learn more about organic farming and environmental education. Camp Instructors will also facilitate fieldtrip programs, and contribute to farming and site upkeep as needed during the weeks between camp sessions.  This position would be a great fit for an energetic person who enjoys and appreciates the outdoors and who has experience leading summer camp groups and facilitating outdoor games and activities.

Priority program dates for the Summer 2023 season (staffing needs are most critical for these periods):

• Staff training: June 12-23
• Camp Session 1: June 26- June 30
• Camp Session 2: July 3-7 (no camp on July 4)
• Camp Session 3: July 24-28
• Camp Session 4: Aug 7-11
• Camp Session 5: Aug. 14-18