This is a summer seasonal position that is great for fulfilling internship requirements in a variety of fields. Cabin Leaders work with campers ages 7-17. Cabin Leaders are responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating, carrying out activities and guiding campers in their personal growth and daily living skills.
When working with Explorer/Discoverer campers, Cabin Leaders live in main camp lodges and serve as role models for campers ages 7-11. Explorer campers will have time in the art room, time with our farm animals and will hike on camp property. Discoverer campers will do those activities plus have an overnight on camp property at a more primitive location.
When working with Adventurer/Navigator groups, Cabin Leaders live in more remote bunkhouses as role models for middle or high school aged campers. Adventure and Navigator campers outdoor rock climb, white water canoe, go on overnight camping trips, complete service projects, and participate in all traditional camp activities. These groups spend a lot of time out on the trails surrounding Camp Grier.
When working with Specialty campers, Cabin Leaders live in lodges or bunkhouses and assist with specialty areas as well as leading traditional camp activities for the campers’ age group.
Requirements: Must be 18 or older. We aim to hire staff that have previous experiences hiking. backpacking, climbing, paddling etc. but cabin leaders are not required to have previous outdoor experiences as long as they are willing to try out new skills and overcome challenges. Must have a clean driving record and clean background check. Must live on camp property.
