As a mentor and role model at Cub Creek Science Camp , you'll gain hands-on experience, build your resume, and connect with a global community of staff and campers who share your passion for animals and nature. With 300+ animals and 100+ activities, our unique take on the traditional sleep-away camp is a place where you can inspire kids, help them build self-confidence, and make lifelong friends.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Rolla, Missouri
Website
www.cubcreeksciencecamp.com
Description
Be Curious. Be Connected. Be Cub Creek.
As a mentor and role model at Cub Creek Science Camp, you'll gain hands-on experience, build your resume, and connect with a global community of staff and campers who share your passion for animals and nature. With 300+ animals and 100+ activities, our unique take on the traditional sleep-away camp is a place where you can inspire kids, help them build self-confidence, and make lifelong friends. Learn more at https://cubcreeksciencecamp.com/join-our-team/. Speak
with us about earning internship, work-study, or research project credit for the summer as well!
2027 Dates
Staff Training: May 23 - June 5 (2 weeks) Camp: June 6 - Aug 7 (9 weeks)
Specialty Instructors
Work cooperatively with fellow camp staff to provide a healthy, safe and enjoyable camp environment and experience for all campers. Specialty Instructors facilitate program activities during scheduled class times in an area of training or expertise.
Key
Responsibilities:
Provide instruction of assigned camp activities to campers.
Manage camper behavior to ensure all campers are actively and positively participating.
Ensure the safety of all campers when participating in camp activities.
Keep program areas clean and supplies well maintained.
Provide emotional and behavioral support to campers as needed by following behavior management techniques as outlined in the staff manual and during training.
Follow all camp policies and procedures to ensure camper and staff health and safety.
Completed at least 1 year of college education or equivalent experience.
A desire to positively impact the life of a child and willingness to put the needs of campers first.
Have a passion for science, animals, and childhood development.
Able to effectively communicate ideas, thoughts, and instructions in a constructive manner.
Self-motivated and able to work on tasks and assigned goals with minimal supervision.
Be willing to learn new concepts and skills.
Able to work in a team and both give and take direction from others.
Willingness to adhere to camp’s code of conduct, rules, and policies.
Benefits
Salary negotiable upon hire. Daily work hours and breaks vary depending on availability and camp needs. Minimum of 1-hour break per 8 hours of work each day. Meals included.