Thorne Nature Experience Summer Camp Staff

Thorne's Summer Camp Instructors take their love of nature to the next level! With over 60 years of expertise leading outdoor programs, we combine the best activities of summer into one camp. Thorne's instructors are fun, passionate, collaborative, and love being outside in nature with youth! 

Thorne offers two-weeklong day camps in Boulder and Lafayette for children ages 5-15. Themes include crafting, nature art, wild nature play, survival skills, and scientific discovery. Instructors mentor with just the right mix of exploration and hands-on learning. Because campers and instructors have the chance to explore their own passions, each session is unique. Thorne also believes that nature is for everyone. 25% of our campers receive full scholarships to help ensure access for all.  

Apply to join the Thorne team. Spend a summer providing youth with joyful, hands-on, place-based experiences that foster an emotional connection to nature! 

We are currently hiring for the following positions: Summer Camp Instructor, Bilingual Summer Camp Instructor, and part time Instructor 

What makes an excellent Thorne Summer Camp Instructor? You… 

• Love to play outside! 
• Enjoy engaging with children through outdoor exploration 
• Are curious about nature and can be outdoors in various weather conditions 
• Thrive in a role as a mentor and consider yourself a “life-long learner” 
• Are highly relational and an effective communicator  
• Care about equity and diversity  
• Enjoy working in a progressive, intentional, and collaborative team of talented individuals 
• Are inspired to provide youth with joyful, hands-on, place-based environmental education experiences that foster an emotional connection to nature. 

How to apply:

Full position descriptions are on Thorne’s website. http://www.thornenature.org/get-involved/employment/.  

Please complete our online Summer Camp Staff Application on Thorne’s website to get started!