Camp Thunderbird

Current Job dates:

Currently recruiting for the season that runs from June 5th, 2025 to August 8th, 2025.

Trip Leader

Camp Thunderbird

Work as a team with other Trip Leaders to manage a group of 6-8 campers on multi-day trips in northern Minnesota and Canada.  Trips will be comprised of one or more of the following activities: canoeing, biking, backpacking, rafting, high ropes and/or climbing.

• WFR certification or willingness to obtain (We certify WFR in late May)
• Desire to work and live with campers and act as a caregiver and trip leader.
• Fun, caring, and motivated with a desire to work and play in the outdoors.
• Available from June 6th to August 10th (may be negotiable for certain Wilderness Programs).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, creative problem-solving skills and resiliency.

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Expedition Trip Leader

Camp Thunderbird

Work as a team with 3 other Trip Leaders to manage a group of 10-18 teenagers on a 5-week trip across Washington state or the Western U.S. and Canada

• Co-lead in the backcountry (with one other Trip Leader) a group of 6-10 campers on various backpacking, canoeing or biking trips that range from 3 to 8 days in length.
• Manage the larger group in the front-country, including transporting campers in 15-passenger vans, purchasing and providing meals, planning trip logistics, prepping backcountry trips, communicating with Camp Directors.
• All other aspects of trip management to ensure the physical and emotional safety of all campers.
• Previous wilderness experience as a leader or a participant including: meal and route planning and group skills.
• WFR certification or willingness to obtain (We certify WFR in late May)

Note: Due to insurance restrictions, Expedition Trip Leaders are usually 21+ years of age and must have a mostly clean driving record and the ability to drive a fifteen passenger van. Under 21 year olds are welcome to apply for our Trip Leader positions.

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