Overview

Do you believe that the best classroom has no walls? Are you energized by paddling into the unknown, guiding young people through meaningful challenges, and building joyful community in wild places? Camp Chewonki is seeking Trip Leader & Adventure Staff to lead unforgettable backcountry expeditions and support dynamic adventure programming!

Trip Leader & Adventure Staff are at the heart of the Chewonki experience. This dual-role position combines leading youth on transformative wilderness trips with instructing adventure-based programming at camp. You’ll be a mentor, educator, risk manager, and cheerleader—modeling kindness, empathy, and enthusiasm while creating safe, challenging, and deeply impactful experiences.

Tagged as: Backcountry Skills, Camp Staff, Instruction and Guiding, Teaching/Education, Water Skills

About Chewonki Foundation

Chewonki is a school, camp and environmental education organization based in Wiscasset, Maine, that inspires transformative growth, teaches appreciation and stewardship of the natural world, and challenges people to build thriving, sustainable communities throughout their lives.

Application Instructions

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Company Website

https://chewonki.org/