Summer Camp at Wolf Ridge
Enriching Kid's Lives:
Growing Up Outdoors

Summer Camp
and Naturalist Jobs

Connect with children & peers outdoors

There is no better way to make a difference this summer. Who are we looking for? The staff of the Wolf Ridge Summer Youth Program must have an interest in working outside with children. Experience working with kids is certainly helpful, but an enthusiastic, open, and positive attitude are qualities that create success in these positions. The team of naturalists, counselors, and trip leaders work together to bring a sense of belonging, stewardship, and adventure to the kids and families they lead. Join us for a summer of rewarding work!

Summer Naturalist

  • Teach outdoor, environmental, cultural history and nature-themed activities
  • Spend time outdoors with children
  • Act as a liaison to visiting groups
  • Wilderness Trip leading is a possibility for those with trip-leading experience
  • Minimum age 21

Summer Counselor

  • Lead games, songs, skits, and other outdoor activities
  • Assist Naturalists during activities
  • Camp overnight with your group
  • Spend time outdoors with children
  • Minimum age 16

Science Teacher

  • 21 years minimum age, Bachelors degree and Minnesota Science Teaching License required
  • Eager to teach a high school aged audiences, share a love of nature and foster an awareness of the outdoor world.
  • Current First Aid, CPR Certifications and Wilderness Water Safety or Lifeguarding certification
  • At least one year of experience teaching environmental and/or outdoor education. Responsibilities
  • Teach and assist with curricula and lessons, in line with the state of Minnesota Academic Standards, to allow students to gain knowledge and background in Northern Minnesota Ecology and Environmental Ethics.
  • Coordinate and develop research prospeakers for program participants.
  • see full job description

Assistant Director

  • Assist with training and managing the SYP staff
  • Assist with the management of campers
  • Schedule classes, room assignments, and overnights
  • Support SYP staff by assisting with behavior management, instructing classes as needed
  • Mentor counselors
  • Minimum age 21

Trip Leader

  • Assist with planning and pre-arrival packing
  • Share full responsibility for the group with your co-leader during the trip (smaller family canoe trips may have only one leader)
  • Teach participants Leave No Trace camping skills
  • Teach outdoor skills related to the trip
  • Interpret the environment as a naturalist during the trip
  • Minimum age 21

Apply for a job

To apply for these positions, please print, fill out and return these forms:

Hiring begins in January and continues until all positions are filled. Please call 218-353-7414, or e-mail the Camp Director with any questions.


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