Summer Camp Trip Leaders (Backpack + Kayak)

Organization

Camp Wa-Ya

Job Posted

March 11, 2025

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Remote

No

Contact Name

Becky List

Contact Email

camp@wayaoutdoorschool.com

Deadline to Apply

Location

802 Deschutes Way SW, Tumwater, WA 98501
Olympia, WA
United States
Camp Wa-Ya is currently hiring Adventure Camp (Overnight Trips) Instructors to lead trips for kids ages 9-17. We offer week-long backpacking and sea kayaking trips, as well as car camping for younger kids. Summer staff are needed from June 10th until August 30th and work Monday-Friday. Our programs take place throughout Western Washington and intertwine outdoor adventure, science education, and Indigenous knowledge with a love of local South Sound landscapes.

Summary

TO APPLY: Visit our website at www.wayaoutdoorschool.com/jobs

Lead Adventure Camp Instructors are responsible for supervising and leading campers on 4-day, 3-night backpacking and kayaking trips as well as shorter car camping trips for younger kids.  As part of pre-camp training, Instructors are given a week of intensive overnight sea kayaking and backpacking training.  Instructors provide kayak/backpacking instruction, manage risk, teach lessons, run activities, organize games, and monitor the health and safety of their group of 10 campers.

Our program is centered around a science-based curriculum, in combination with Indigenous practices and arts, outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship, and provide an environment that fosters a sense of wonder for Wa-Ya campers.  

Wa-Ya runs a 10-week summer camp program with Day Camp offerings for ages 6-13 and Adventure Camp trips for ages 12-17.  Camp Wa-Ya staff and campers spend most of their day outdoors, engaged in regular activity.  Our programs include hiking, kayaking, and outdoor skills, and Instructors should be prepared to work outside in any weather.  All Wa-Ya staff engage in a culturally integrated environment, where Wa-Ya’s values of respect, diversity, equity, and inclusion are practiced.  

For a detailed job description and to apply, visit our website at www.wayaoutdoorschool.com/jobs

 

Compensation Information

Compensation for these positions is $760/week ($19/hour) + $100/night stipend for trips.  Wa-Ya has local connections to help you find affordable housing during your summer contract.