Outdoor Education Program Intern- Camp Butternut Springs
Looking for a summer internship that makes a difference? Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana 2025 camp staff today! Our Camp Butternut Springs overnight camp is a place where energetic and passionate staff come together to provide a safe and positive learning environment for girls ages 5-17.
As an Outdoor Education Intern, you will be critical to the success of the summer as you supervise, develop, deliver progressive outdoor and environmental education activities.
Work Commitment:
Dates: June 1- August 3
Includes staff training
Camp is closed June 19 and July 3-5; these days are unpaid
Weekly Schedule: 11:00 a.m. Sunday-7:00 p.m. Friday
Daily 2-hour break Monday-Thursday
Saturdays off
Camp Staff Benefits:
This is a paid internship position
Pay: $125 a day
Included room and board
You may be eligible for college credit in some cases, or be able to use camp as an independent study, practicum, or internship experience - ask your advisor or talk to a professor at your school about how the skills you will learn directly relate to your major and will make you a stronger job candidate.
First Aid and CPR certification
Optional Archery, Lifeguard, and Aquatic Small Craft training available if interested.
Access to GSGCNWI Employee Assistance Program
Qualifications:
Loves to interact with children and has prior experience working with children of various ages
Enjoys spending time outdoors and has prior experience working in an outdoor setting
Prior experience leading children through formal or informal environmental education or outdoor interpretation
Must be 19+ years old and possess a high school diploma or GED
Willingness to work and, at times, live in an indoor and outdoor camp setting, which includes working irregular hours with limited or simple equipment, rustic facilities, wildlife and insects; limited technology while at camp, and daily exposure to sun, rain, and other weather conditions
Responsibilities:
Create and design engaging and educational outdoor lessons that promote environmental awareness and safety.
Lead engaging outdoor activities such as hiking, plant and wildlife identification, creek walking, orienteering, and outdoor cooking.
Oversee nature center, including prepping supplies for use.
Ensure outdoor education activities are age-appropriate and program-specific, including instruction of Leave No Trace principles.
Provide fun and positive leadership to campers, fostering a supportive environment for growth, friendship, and new experiences.
Demonstrate problem-solving, collaboration, and initiative to campers and staff.
Assist the Program Director with planning, organizing, and executing camp activities, including leading girl-led programs and ensuring safety standards.
Oversee campers and staff during activities, meals, and transitions, and deliver programs in your specialty area.
Assist with managing program supplies, maintaining camp equipment, and ensuring a clean and organized camp environment.
Apply today to join our summer camp team!
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