JOB: Camp Counselors at Nature-Based Day Camp

Dates: June 15-August 28

Compensation: $690-770/week

TO APPLY: Visit our website at https://wayaoutdoorschool.com/job-openings

Camp Wa-Ya, a nature-based program in Olympia, Washington, is hiring Camp Counselors (Instructors) to lead Day Camp programming for kids ages 6-13. You’ll work with another instructor to lead a group of 9-13 campers on on daily field trips exploring the Olympia area. Our programs intertwine outdoor adventure, science education, Indigenous knowledge and FUN! Weekly themes include marine biology, geology, survival, and outdoor cooking.

Wa-Ya runs a 10-week summer camp program with Day Camp offerings for ages 6-13 and Adventure Camp trips for ages 12-17. Camp Wa-Ya staff and campers spend most of their day outdoors, engaged in regular activity. Our programs include hiking, kayaking, and outdoor skills, and Instructors should be prepared to work outside in any weather.

Staff should be available to attend training June 15th-19th. All of our programs run Monday-Friday – no weekends!

Visit our website to see job descriptions and more information. We are also hiring Trip Leaders (backpacking and kayaking) and Substitute Instructors.

Applications are accepted until positions are filled. We are conducting interviews now.