Camp Schuylkill’s 10–12 year old program is an environmentally focused adventure camp
for pre-teens. Week-long programs are designed to challenge campers emotionally,
physically, and socially in a safe and supportive environment. We are seeking highly
motivated, energetic leaders to plan and facilitate adventure-based outdoor activities for
students between the ages of 10–12 that align with a weekly theme. Leaders should be
comfortable creating a community atmosphere that encourages students to step outside
of their comfort zones.
In this camp, the first day is spent on the Schuylkill Center campus in a day camp setting:
exploring the forests, ponds, and streams on-site while keeping focus on the overall
theme of the week. The next three days are spent doing day trips throughout the Greater
Philadelphia area. Day trips align with weekly themes and include rock climbing, ziplining,
visiting local cultural institutions, canoeing, hiking, and more. Five of the nine camp weeks
include one night spent camping at the Schuylkill Center.
Educators in this position are required to commit to all nine weeks of camp plus seven
training days. Educators will work 8:30 am–4:30 pm Monday–Friday with the exception
being the five overnights at the Schuylkill Center.
Duties include Leading team-building activities, supervising outdoor recreation activities,
keeping participants engaged and focused, planning portions of the trips, maintaining
camping equipment and specialized outdoor education equipment (on overnight weeks),
leading or assisting hikes, cooking meals and cleaning up campsites (on overnight
weeks), participating in outdoor adventure activities such as biking, canoeing, swimming,
and climbing, and photographing the students engaging in their camp experience. Seven
days of paid training will be provided.
Qualifications:
Required

• Applicants must be 22 years or older
• Comfortable in the outdoors and in all weather conditions
• Demonstrated ability to be a positive role model for participants
• Experience camping, cooking meals, and planning camping trips

• Experience working with children; capable of supervising pre-teens on day and

• Strong communication skills and confidence in leading groups
• Ability to be flexible and maintain a positive attitude throughout camp
• Have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive a 10-passenger van (training

provided)
Helpful but not required

• Familiarity with outdoor recreation and natural sciences
• An understanding of how to best support children with special needs and/or varying

Early Childhood Education, Biology, Botany, Horticulture, Agriculture, Outdoor
Leadership, or related field

Background Clearances: If hired, employees are responsible for providing a valid
Pennsylvania child abuse clearance, state criminal background check, FBI criminal
background check, Mandated Reporter training, and other background checks that the
Schuylkill Center requires based on the applicant’s state residency. First Aid/CPR training
will be provided to applicants who don’t currently have it. Additionally, as of September
2021, all hires are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Dates of Employment: The position begins on June 6, 2024, and ends on August 17,
2024. (June 8-9 and June 12-16 are mandatory training dates.) The camp will be closed
on Thursday, July 4, and Friday, July 5 for the Independence Day holiday.
Compensation: $17.00/hr paid biweekly. Educators are required to commit to all nine
weeks of camp plus seven days of training and one day of cleanup post-camp. Educators
will work 8:30 am–4:30 pm Monday–Friday.
To apply: Please send a letter of interest, resume, and 2 references to Justine O’Gara,
Manager of Camp Programs, at justine@schuylkillcenter.org or Schuylkill Center for
Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA 19128. Applications
will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
Please no phone calls for application submissions, thank you!