Spend the summer in the San Juan Islands leading camping trips with kids aged 11-15!

Posted: Mar 11, 2024

Trip Leader

Four Winds * Westward Ho

Deer Harbor, Washington

Wages/Pay
$4,600.00 / season
Experience Level
Some experience required
Job Start Date
Job Starts: Jun 04, 2024

We're proud of the overnight trips we take, and during the summer months, taking a trip out of camp is one of the highlights for our campers. We're looking for trip leaders to help make this program a success. Our season is from June 4th to August 20th.

As a Trip Leader, you’ll plan and lead 1-to 5-night trips to various destinations throughout the beautiful San Juan Islands. While on land, you'll teach outdoor skills and environmental care and encourage campers to develop self-sufficiency. Safety is a top priority.

You should be comfortable leading trips in at least two of the following modes of transportation: kayak, canoe, backpacking, and sailing.

Lifeguard Training, Wilderness First Aid (such as WFA, WFR, or WEMT - we can help get you certified!), documented skill, and experience leading similar trips are all required.

Our Trip Leaders must be at least 21 years old. You will work in a team of 5 Trip Leaders that we hire each summer.

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Contact Info

Four Winds * Westward Ho

Four Winds * Westward Ho is an established, traditional summer camp for boys and girls ages 7 to 18 on Orcas Island in Washington State’s San Juan Islands. With over a hundred acres of woods, fields and waterfront, we offer an impressive variety of programs and activities designed to develop skills and confidence through adventure in the out-of-doors.

Location
Washington
Season
Summer
Staff size
85
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Meals
Provided
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Intermittent
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