Camp Counselor- Galena Creek Park Description: Great Basin Naturalists Environmental Science Camp comprises ten weeks of theme-based activities that capitalize on the unique natural setting of Galena Creek Park and the Mount Rose region. Themes include natural and cultural history topics that allow children to experience the outdoors through hands-on games, hikes, guided activities, field trips, guest presenters and simple exploration and play. As the only fully outdoor environmental summer camp in Reno, our goal is to provide local youth with opportunities to experience the outdoors in a safe, fun, nurturing and engaging setting. All curricula are designed through a combination of outdoor education, adventure programs and conservation education. Counselors will implement curriculum to help campers to discover local animals, plants, birds, fish, rocks, and cultural history through hands-on games, hikes, guided activities, and more. Each week will have a different theme, listed below. Campers ages 8-12 will be divided into groups of 12-15. Position includes one week of training followed by ten weeks of camp.
Session Themes: Camp begins June 13 and continues through August 19 WEEK 1: Becoming a Naturalist WEEK 2: Forest Rangers WEEK 3: Ancient Secrets WEEK 4: Wild Weather WEEK 5: Bugs & Butterflies WEEK 6: Water Planet WEEK 7: Nature in Stories & Art WEEK 8: Ecosystems of Nevada WEEK 9: Designation: Wilderness WEEK 10: Animal Adaptations Compensation and Benefits: Upon successful completion of a 450-hour AmeriCorps service term, members shall receive a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award in the amount of $1,415 that can be used for paying off student loans, or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college. Shared, on-site housing and weekly per diem may be available. College credit may be available; contact Galena Creek Visitor Center at (775) 849-4948 to learn more. A first aid/CPR course will be offered during the week of training (June 6-11). Timeline: June 6, 2011 August 19, 2011 Qualifications: - Outdoor school experience preferred; - College level coursework preferred in education or the natural sciences; - Strong communication and interpersonal skills; - Background working with elementary aged children and/or in natural history; - Campfire skills (song leading, guitar, storytelling) desirable; - Enthusiasm and commitment to youth outdoor education; - Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, work in all types of weather conditions, and otherwise maintain good physical condition. AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: - U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status. - Must be at least 17 years of age. - Received a high school diploma or GED - Eligible to receive and AmeriCorps Education Award (limit of four in a lifetime or equivalent of 2 full-time awards), and - Pass National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) and federal criminal background checks. How to Apply: Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their resume, and a list of three professional references to Bridget Walden at [email protected]. Please include where you found this position posted. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religion. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
