Summer Camp Staff

Thorne Summer Camp Instructors are fun, collaborative and love being in nature with kids!

With over 60 years of expertise leading outdoor programs, we combine the best activities of summer--crafting, nature art, wild nature play, survival skills and scientific discovery--into one camp.

Thorne offers two-weeklong day camps in Boulder and Lafayette for children ages 5-15.

Because Thorne believes that nature is for everyone, 25% of our campers receive full scholarships.

We are currently hiring for the following positions: Summer Camp Instructor, Bilingual Summer Camp Instructor, Extended Care Lead and Extended Care Assistant.

What makes an excellent Thorne Summer Camp Instructor?

You…

• LOVE to play outside
• Thrive in a role as a mentor and consider yourself a “life-long learner”
• Enjoy engaging with children through outdoor exploration
• Are curious about nature and capable of being outdoors in various weather conditions
• Are prepared to embrace the unforeseen joys and challenges of a day at camp
• Are highly relational and an effective communicator
• Care about equity and diversity
• Enjoy working in a progressive, intentional team of talented individuals

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

If YOU are interested in being a part of the Thorne 2023 summer team, please email a statement of interest with an attached resume to natalie@thornenature.org. Resume must include three professional references and their contact information.

If you have any questions, contact Natalie at 303.499.3647 x109 or natalie@thornenature.org.

Summer Camp Employment Qualifications:

• Must be 18 or older
• Experience or interest in teaching in an outdoor setting
• Good organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks and roles, patiently and professionally
• Experience relating to and communicating with diverse audiences, especially Latinx participants and families preferred
• People of Color encouraged to apply
• Bilingual in Spanish/English eligible for bonus
• IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR AN INSTRUCTOR SUMMER CAMP POSITION, you must have a minimum of 460 hours of full time or equivalent part-time satisfactory and verifiable experience with school-age children.
  • You must provide letter(s) of recommendation from organizations or businesses in which you have been involved in the care or supervision of four or more children since you have turned 18. The letter(s) must include a summary of your qualifications and the number of hours you have worked in that position. Any letters of recommendation must be on company letterhead, and the reference needs to provide their contact information, including an address, phone number, and email address.

Start Date: Camps begin May 30, 2023 (training is week of May 15)

End Date: August 15, 2023

Compensation: $1,207.50 -$1,391.25 per session, depending on experience

*Bonus available for those bilingual in Spanish/English

Physical Address: 

1466 N. 63rd St.
Boulder, CO 80303