Overview
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum is in search of qualified on-water trip leaders for Teen Expeditionary Programs. The summer is broken into four programs: one day camp and three expeditions. First, Kayak Building Camp, is a three-week day program where teens build their own 17′ sea kayaks. Trip leaders are responsible for student management during this program and will work with experienced boatbuilders. We then go right into Champlain Discovery, a two-week kayak expedition on Lake Champlain in which participants can either use the kayaks they built in Kayak Building Camp or use one of the Museum’s kayaks (Participants in Champlain Discovery do not have to participate in Kayak Building Camp, both programs are open to all). The summer continues with Expedition Champlain, a one-week rowing expedition in 6-oar rowing gigs, and ends with Sail Champlain, a one-week sailing camp that combines skill training with a short expedition. Training in the rowing boats will be provided prior to embarking on the rowing expedition. Sailing skills a plus but not needed. Learn more about these trips on the Museum’s Teen Expeditions Page.
Approximate Dates: June 9, 2025 – August 16, 2025
On Expedition days, $140-$170 per diem including meals. On Preparation days, $18 and $20 per hour. Based on experience.
Qualifications:
Current WFA or WFR certificate (WFR preferred)
Experience with kayaking or other on-water trip leading and managing group dynamics
Sailing experience is preferred but not necessary to apply
Enthusiasm, flexibility, positive energy, and a desire to work with teenagers is essential
An understanding of how to create a physically and emotionally safe group environment
It is not necessary to be a boat-builder or woodworker, just a willingness to learn and engage participants
About Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum opened its first building, a historic stone schoolhouse, in 1985 with the mission to preserve and share the cultural and natural heritage of the Lake Champlain region. Today, the Museum serves a broad community throughout the Champlain Valley and beyond, working to connect all people with Lake Champlain through learning experiences, exhibits and collections at its 3-acre waterfront campus, digital engagement, boat building, underwater archaeology research projects, and more.
