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Outdoor Education Program Intern- Camp Butternut Springs
1 month ago
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
- Daily 2-hour break Monday-Thursday
- Saturdays off
- 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
- 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
- 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
