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C5 Los Angeles

Located: Hyattville, Wyoming
Type: Residential coed summer camp

E-mail Address: gregk@c5yf.org
Position Available: Horseback Riding Instructor
Salary Range: $2,400 starting for summer
  • C5 Los Angeles is a five year Leadership Development Program for high performing middle and high school students from under-resourced communities in and around Los Angeles. Youth go through a highly selective process to get into the program. Youth begin with the summer after 7th grade and complete it their senior year in High School. Paintrock Canyon is the resident camp that hosts the first 2 years of the C5 Los Angeles Leadership Development Program. The camp is located in Hyattville, Wyoming on a working cattle ranch.
  • Work with the Lead Instructor, camp administrative staff and volunteers to provide a safe, challenging and fun horse program that meets the Camp Goals with participants.
  • Work with Lead Instructor to set up program area, assist in care of and evaluation of each horse. Participate in the facilitation of a horse program.
  • Website: www.C5yf.org

Sanborn Western Camps

Located: Florissant, CO
Type: Residential camp with concurrent sessions for boys and girls

E-mail Address: info@sanbornwesterncamps.com
Position Available: Wrangler
Salary Range: $2000
  • Room, Board & Laundry
  • The opportunity to truly influence the lives of children in the outdoors
  • Backpacking, camping, mountain climbing, horseback riding, natural history, western history, water sports, arts & crafts, rock climbing, biking and lots of fun and adventure.
  • Website: www.sanbornwesterncamps.com

City Kids Wilderness Project

Located: Jackson Hole, WY
Type: Residential summer camp with separate sessions for boys and girls

E-mail Address: cathy@citykidscamp.org
Position Available: Wrangler
Salary Range: $300-350/week
  • The camp wrangler is responsible for all aspects of the western-style riding program including program planning, risk management, care of horses (9 horses) and equipment maintenance. The wrangler is an integral part of our summer camp program for urban youth and will assist with residential camping program.
  • If you ride western, love horses and kids, and are experienced teaching greenhorns, consider spending the summer with us. Demonstrated experience as a rider and instructor, knowledge of horse care, ability to relate well to children, fellow staff, and the horses too. First Aid and CPR certification, driver's license with good record, 21/+. Residential camp experience a plus.
  • Performance bonus, certification stipend, room board, on-site free laundry facility, great work environment. Emploment dates: June 13- August 28, 2005.
  • Website: www.citykidscamp.org

Cheley Colorado Camps

Located: Estes Park, CO
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: office@cheley.com
Position Available: Counselor
Salary Range: $1550
  • Room and Board and college credit
  • Pro deals on outdoor gear
  • A camp counselor serves as a cabin counselor as well as a specialist in the assigned program area. Activities include Backpacking, Horseback Riding, Climbing, Rafting, Riflery, Crafts, Outcamping and Hiking. Surround yourself with amazing people, develop professionally, live in a beautiful place and make a difference in the lives of children.
  • Website: www.cheley.com

River Way Ranch Camp

Located: Sanger, CA
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: rwrcamp@aol.com
Position Available: Counselor
Salary Range: $1800-2800
  • Salary, Room and Board, must be 18 years and older.
  • Will train for certain certificates, over 60 activities...all types of counselors needed.
  • Located in the foothills of Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Forest.
  • Website: www.riverwayranchcamp.com

Camp Namanu

Located: Sandy, OR
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: info@portlandcampfire.org
Position Available: Ranch Staff
Salary Range: $180-200/wk
  • Looking for staff with riding experience
  • Need 4 counseling staff and 2 riding instructors
  • Great location, staff and kids
  • Website: www.portlandcampfire.org

Camp Classen YMCA

Located: Davis, OK
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: amcwhort@ymcaokc.org
Position Available: Counselor
Salary Range: $100-210/week plus room and board
  • Main camp is a traditional camp for boys and girls ages 8-12.
  • Frontier Adventure in an equestrian program for boys and girls ages 12-15.
  • 89er village is an adventure trip program for teens 13-15 years old.
  • Website: www.campclassenymca.org

YMCA Camp Kitaki

Located: Louisville, NE
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: campkitaki@ymcalincoln.org
Position Available: Program Specialist
Salary Range: $2000 for summer / $210 per week
  • Direct programs and other staff in different camp program areas. Special skills, past experience and/or certifications required.
  • Program areas include but are not limited to: waterfront, pool, horse barn, high adventure & low ropes courses.
  • Live in a cabin with other staff, teen leaders, and 8-10 kids. Share great memories and make a difference in the life of a child.
  • Website: www.ymcalincoln.org/kitaki

Geneva Glen Camp

Located: Indian Hills, CO
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: ggcamp@genevaglen.org
Position Available: Cabin Counselor
Salary Range: $1000-1300
  • Supervise children and run activities over the course of a magical 10 week program.
  • Activities include: horsemanship, swimming, ropes-course, arts & crafts, drama, hiking, climbing, sports, archery and more.
  • Room, board, travel allowance, time-off and full staff training are provided.
  • Website: www.genevaglen.org

Orme Summer Camp

Located: Mayer, AZ
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: dlargent@ormeschool.org
Position Available: Cabin Counselors/ Activity Specialists
Salary Range: $225-300/week
  • Living group counselors, horsemanship experience preferred, but not necessary. (We'll train you!)
  • Activities: horsemanship, archery, arts & crafts, swimming, tennis and much more.
  • Room & board, laundry and staff training provided. Be ready to work hard & have fun!
  • Website: www.ormecamp.org

Camp Rancho del Chaparral

Located: Cuba, NM
Type: Residential girls' camp

E-mail Address: rancho_director@sbcglobal.net
Position Available: Program Staff
Salary Range: $1200-2200
  • Horseback Riding Staff, Unit Leaders, Program Directors, Art and Nature Directors
  • Experience working with children and in the outdoors. Supervisory experience a plus.
  • Meet staff from around the world. Make a difference and have fun this summer!
  • Website: www.chaparralgirlscouts.org

Camp Paivika

Located: Crestline, CA
Type: Residential special needs coed camp

E-mail Address: kkunsek@abilityfirst.org
Position Available: Program Leader
Salary Range: $47.40 - 49.40/day
  • Program Leader positions available for: lifeguard, horseback riding, sports, nature, arts & crafts, & fine arts.
  • Must have experience in the given program area and interest to work with special needs population.
  • Staff training begins 6/07/04 and last day of camp is 8/26/04.
  • Website: www.abilityfirst.org

Camp Sugar Pine

Located: Camp Connel, CA
Type: Residential girls' camp

E-mail Address: camp@girlscoutsbayarea.org
Position Available: Riding Program Staff
Salary Range: $36-52 per day, DOE
  • Positions available for: Riding Director, Assistant Director, Riding Staff and Wranglers.
  • Experience with horses and teaching Western riding to children necessary for most positions.
  • Must be over age 18.
  • Website: www.girlscoutsbayarea.org

YMCA Camping Services

Located: Prescott and Mayer, AZ
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: azycamps@vosymca.org
Position Available: Program Leader
Salary Range: $200-300
  • Use your special skills to help kids discover a new and exciting world. Must have loving heart, good communication and get along with everyone.
  • Chauncey Ranch leaders need knowledge and experience with horses (western), arena events, care and maintenance. Specialists require aquatic lifeguards, riflery, ropes course and more.
  • Success at Camp will equip you with personal skills and experience which can launch your career.
  • Website: www.azycamps.org

Poulter Colorado Camps

Located: Steamboat Springs, CO
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: poulter@poultercamps.com
Position Available: Counselors/Trip Leaders
Salary Range: $25 - $40 per day depending on age and experience
  • An incredible opportunity to lead coed groups of campers ages 10-14 in traditional camp and wilderness adventures through the mountains of Colorado and canyon country of Utah.
  • Training and orientation for staff begins July 1. Sessions run through August 11. Salary includes room, board, extras.
  • Backpacking, rock climbing, peak ascents, nature crafts, western riding, swimming, fishing, lots more!
  • Website: www.poultercamps.com

YMCA Camp Jones Gulch

Located: La Honda, CA
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: jonesgulch@ymcasf.org
Position Available: Program Counselors
Salary Range: starting at $270/week (plus room & board)
  • Skilled in rock climbing, surfing, horses, lifeguards, canoes, dance, drama, sport or mt. biking (certificates preferred).
  • Assist with other cabin activities.
  • Website: www.campjonesgulch.org

YMCA Camp Jackson

Located: Rye, CO
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: info@campjackson.com
Position Available: Program Instructor
Salary Range: $150-200
  • Experience the accomplishment of being a mentor in an instructional area
  • Instruction areas include archery, riflery, canoeing, horseback riding, ropes course, visual and performing arts
  • Room, board and training provided
  • Website: www.campjackson.com

Camp Chief Ouray

Located: Granby, CO
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: chiefouray@ymcarockies.org
Position Available: Horseback Riding Assistant
Salary Range: $165/wk
  • Teach horseback riding lessons, from beginning to advanced, ring and trail.
  • Provide leadership and support to horseback riding program as well as total camp program.
  • Preferrably at least 20 years old.
  • Website: www.ymcarockies.org/CCO

Camp Trinity on The Bar 717 Ranch

Located: Hayfork, CA
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: camptrinity@bar717.com
Position Available: Counselor
Salary Range: $230-275/wk
  • Must be 18 years old and have completed 1 year of college or equivalent work experience by June 2004.
  • Seeking enthusiastic leader to work with youth 8-16 years old in residential mountain ranch camp; must demonstrate interest in working with children.
  • Positions include: backpacking leader, horsemanship staff, ropes course leader, trail crew leader, general counselors.
  • Website: www.bar717.com

Kennolyn Camps

Located: Soquel, CA
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: camp@kennolyn.com
Position Available: Cabin and General Counselors
Salary Range: $230/week
  • Enjoy Making a difference in a child's life.
  • Enjoy a summer working with fun, dedicated people. The hardest job you'll ever love!
  • Counselors and teachers for the following activities req.: climbing, ropes course, archery, riflery, fencing, swimming, horseback riding, self defense, outdoor adventure/nature, drama, photography, yearbook, outdoor cooking, crafts, ceramics and more.
  • Website: www.kennolyn.com

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