Overview
Want to get a Wilderness First Responder and/or Lifeguard Certification? We offer onsite courses and pay for you to take it!
Lead 14 year-old Campers on 4-9 day Backpack and Canoe trips. We guarantee 4, 6, 9 days on trail with the possibility of two more trips ranging from 3-5 days.
Backpacking and canoe trips in some of these gorgeous places: Superior Hiking Trail, Porcupine Mountains, Voyageurs National Park, Quetico Provincial Park and Boundary Water Canoe Area.
Our community is an eclectic mix of people from all over the world and we guarantee work for the summer season
Salary Includes: Room, Board, Completion Bonus, Experience and Travel Stipend, Compensation for current Certifications or Thunderbird will pay for certification.
Refer a Staff member and receive an additional $225 referral for anyone who finishes the season.
Contract Dates: WFR training start date of May 27th. Camp season runs through August 7th with an option week of work through August 13th.
Required Skills:
Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment
About Camp Thunderbird
Camp Thunderbird consists of two brother/sister camps in beautiful Bemidji, Minnesota. We believe that camp is a great place to learn independence and decision-making, so we put kids in charge of their own daily schedule. Counselors provide guidance and encouragement for campers get the most out of the camp experience. This balance of structure and choice makes Thunderbird unique. Skills and interests developed at Thunderbird often last a lifetime. Staff are encouraged to make each activity their own, bringing their personality, creativity, and passion to every session. Beyond daily camp life, Thunderbird campers (and staff!) have the chance to join incredible trips—from rock climbing, biking, sailing, and whitewater rafting to visiting wolf and bear sanctuaries. Staff can even train to co-lead these adventures, something few camps offer. For those who stay and grow with us, the opportunity to lead expeditions across the U.S. and Canada.
