Overview
The Wilderness Expedition Leader provides 24-hour support with guidance, supervision, safety and
comfort for participants during all activities. You will co-lead groups of up to ten campers through
outdoor activities that may include: hiking, mountain biking, backpacking, white-water rafting
(outfitted), horse packing (outfitted), rock climbing (outfitted), and/or surfing. Sessions are either
one-week programs designed to expose campers to outdoor recreation, two-week programs
designed to provide deeper exploration, or three-week programs designed to increase confidence in
backcountry travel and leadership skills. A willingness to comply with YMCA driving rules and
Colorado Department of Transportation regulatory requirements to be approved to operate YMCA
vehicles is required.
About Camp Chief Ouray, Granby, Colorado.
Camp Chief Ouray is the longest running summer camp in Colorado. Each year between May - August, hundreds of campers travel to Colorado for a week of adventure. Located on over 5,100 acres of beautiful mountain terrain, Camp Chief Ouray is one of the most scenic summer camps in the country. Only a 20-minute drive to Rocky Mountain National Park, staff have the one in a lifetime chance to live, work, and explore the mountains while making a difference in the lives of children.
