The MISSION of Growing Up Wild is to help youth connect with nature, build character, and learn about the environment by providing outdoor youth development and environmental science programs.
Growing Up Wild Partners WITH Climate Ride to increase
our impact on CONNECTING youth with nature.
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This June, alumni GUW counselor, Leonardo Cruz, is going to ride his bicycle 250 miles along the California Coast to represent Growing Up Wild and help raise funds for environmental education for youth. Please consider making a donation by supporting our alumni counselor, Leonardo Cruz, as he participates in Climate Ride on behalf of our organization.
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programs
Weekend Trips
School-Based Programs
Boys in the Woodz Summer Camp
An overnight summer camp for boys, ages 10 and up
ENROLLMENT OPEN NOW!
School-Based Programs
Boys in the Woodz Summer Camp
An overnight summer camp for boys, ages 10 and up
ENROLLMENT OPEN NOW!
HIRING summer CAMP COUNSELORS NOW!
Job Title: Summer Camp Counselor
Reports To: Program Manager
Classification: Seasonal
Session Dates: Base Camp weeks, Monday thru Friday, July 7th & 14th. Outdoor Trip weeks, Monday thru Friday, July 28th & August 4th. Staff Training: July 3, 5-6.
Growing Up Wild is seeking two male counselors to join our residential summer camp team working directly with youth. Under the direction of the program manager, counselors work together to supervise youth groups, lead outdoor activities, and work on a team to operate the overall camp program. Successful candidates will have the availability to stay overnight for the entire week of each camp session as well as attend 2-3 training days during the week before camp begins. They will come with a demonstrated ability to connect with youth as a positive role model. They will have the ability to complete tasks both collaboratively and independently. They feel comfortable being in the wild outdoors, and have some knowledge of outdoor science.
Job Qualifications
Required:
Desired:
Compensation:
$450-$500 weekly stipend depending on experience. As an overnight camp, all meals are provided.
About Growing Up Wild
Growing Up Wild is an outdoor environmental education program based in the Santa Cruz Mountains near Watsonville with a mission to help youth connect with nature, build character, and learn about the environment. We partner with local schools to provide outdoor education during the school year. Our Boys on the Woodz Summer Camp provides boys, ages 10-17, with four weekly sessions of overnight camping. Our summer camp provides activities that foster social skills, leadership, and team building. We do activities like hiking, swimming, group sports, wilderness skills, outdoor laser tag, archery, a sweat lodge, and more.
Please send cover letter and a resume to Growing Up Wild via email to info@growingupwild.org with “Camp Counselor” in the Subject line.
Reports To: Program Manager
Classification: Seasonal
Session Dates: Base Camp weeks, Monday thru Friday, July 7th & 14th. Outdoor Trip weeks, Monday thru Friday, July 28th & August 4th. Staff Training: July 3, 5-6.
Growing Up Wild is seeking two male counselors to join our residential summer camp team working directly with youth. Under the direction of the program manager, counselors work together to supervise youth groups, lead outdoor activities, and work on a team to operate the overall camp program. Successful candidates will have the availability to stay overnight for the entire week of each camp session as well as attend 2-3 training days during the week before camp begins. They will come with a demonstrated ability to connect with youth as a positive role model. They will have the ability to complete tasks both collaboratively and independently. They feel comfortable being in the wild outdoors, and have some knowledge of outdoor science.
Job Qualifications
Required:
- Minimum age: 18
- Experience working with adolescent-age youth
- Experience in camping and/or backpacking
- Cooking skills
- Child CPR Certification
Desired:
- Lifeguard certification
- Bilingual and/or bicultural background in Spanish and English
- Experience in leadership roles
- Experience in working with youth who come from communities of color
- Musicianship skills
- A desire to mentor adolescent boys
Compensation:
$450-$500 weekly stipend depending on experience. As an overnight camp, all meals are provided.
About Growing Up Wild
Growing Up Wild is an outdoor environmental education program based in the Santa Cruz Mountains near Watsonville with a mission to help youth connect with nature, build character, and learn about the environment. We partner with local schools to provide outdoor education during the school year. Our Boys on the Woodz Summer Camp provides boys, ages 10-17, with four weekly sessions of overnight camping. Our summer camp provides activities that foster social skills, leadership, and team building. We do activities like hiking, swimming, group sports, wilderness skills, outdoor laser tag, archery, a sweat lodge, and more.
Please send cover letter and a resume to Growing Up Wild via email to info@growingupwild.org with “Camp Counselor” in the Subject line.
Our VISION is that youth from underserved backgrounds living in Watsonville and the greater Santa Cruz County have ongoing opportunities to access, enjoy, and learn about the wild outdoor places around the central coast of California.