Camp Thunderbird

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Current Job dates:

Currently recruiting for the season that runs from June 6th, 2024 to August 9th, 2024.

    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.

    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.

How to Apply

A bit more about our dates:

May 30-June 6: Pre-season work available. We also offer Lifeguard, Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness First Responder during this time.

June 6-August 9: Camp Season for all

August 10-August 16: Post-season work available. Join us for a week of family camp.  Thunderbird runs like a resort and you work a short day and have a chance to participate in camp activities.

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