An Unforgettable Summer experience in the Colorado Rockies. Join an amazing program and community!
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An Unforgettable Summer experience in the Colorado Rockies. Join an amazing program and community!
Sanborn Western Camps is part of the Colorado Outdoor Education Center, a private non-profit organization.
While the bulk of the information on this profile is for our summer camp program, our High Trails Outdoor Education Center operates in the Spring and Fall with local schools. Following the Outdoor Education link below will provide more specific information about that program and how to apply for those positions.
The jobs listed below the link are for our summer camp program. The buttons at the bottom of this page will take you to more detailed information about those positions as well as to our online application.
As you explore the opportunities with us, please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you have.
Gain a well rounded experience that will help prepare you for any future job.
RATED “THE BEST OUTDOOR CAMP IN THE COUNTRY” BY OUTSIDE MAGAZINE
Who We Are
Location: 30 miles west of Colorado Springs
We specialize in outdoor adventures such as backpacking, mountain biking, rock climbing and horse pack trips. We also offer in-camp activities like archery, swimming, sports and camp games.
We are looking for:
Enthusiastic, resilient and flexible individuals.
Interest in the outdoors and working with kids
This position is residential and is all about working, teaching and living with children while creating a respectful community based around living in close contact with nature.
Our benefits include: A competitive base salary plus lodging, meals and laundry, valued at over $2,000 for the summer.
Other benefits:
- Personal growth and development while being coached by great leaders
- Being part of a 75 year old high quality non-profit organization
- Working in a community where you have a purpose and ability to change lives
- Opportunity to be a role model, mentor, teacher and friend
- Living in a spectacular location at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains
- Experience leading and participating in amazing trips and programs
- The opportunity to continue to develop a wide range of professional, social and technical skills that will last a lifetime
Bonus: Discounts on outdoor gear and clothing. Staff members are also eligible to receive a certification stipend based on current, nationally-recognized certifications.
Work for the “best outdoor camp in the country” by Outside Magazine
With 6,000 acres of on-property land to explore and more off property trip permits than any other camp in the Colorado Rockies, Working at Sanborn Western Camps is a challenging and rewarding opportunity. In one summer you will have the opportunity to influence the lives of children, explore the Colorado backcountry, work with other staff from all around the country and develop your leadership and technical skills. The days are full, the energy is high, and the fun is contagious.
Open to men and women 21 years and older. This position is residential and encompasses a variety of roles: wrangler, educator, peer supervisor, trip leader, and logistics coordinator.
A HIGHLY QUALIFIED WRANGLER CANDIDATE WILL:
Have a high degree of self-motivation and the ability to work long hours
Have experience with and be comfortable leading western-style horseback rides to all ages
Teach basic horsemanship skills on the ground and while mounted
Complete daily chores around the barn
Work with and manage riding counselors
Lead safe, fun and enriching trips and activities
Mediate conflicts in the living units and on trips
Benefits: A competitive base salary
plus lodging, meals, and laundry valued at over $2,000 for the summer season.
Bonus: Pro Deals and also Stipends offered for current, nationally-recognized related certifications
Apply Here: https://www.sanbornwesterncamps.com/employment/how-to-apply
Tired of being inside? Spend your summer outdoors with a healthy, active population in a supportive community! Great job for experienced or brand new nurses--we support your growth and development.
Open to RNs and NPs. If you are not a Colorado RN/NP we can help you pay for your CO nursing license, if hired.
Our modern, well-equipped health care facilities include a treatment room, bathrooms, isolation room, wardrooms and the nurse’s private quarters. Colorado is a Nursing Licensure Compact state. We have good relations with doctors in Woodland Park and in Colorado Springs. This is an excellent opportunity to practice primary nursing in a camp community.
RN SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provide first aid care and MESH support for campers and staff
Oversee the administration of medications to campers and staff
Coordinate visits to a physician or assessment by our PA when needed
Monitor health and cleanliness standards in the health center
Organize paperwork and maintain online digital documentation and file organization
Communicate and work closely with various staff as part of the Sanborn Medical Team
Maintain clear, helpful and professional communications with parents and directors
Assist staff with activities, work projects and other tasks as necessary.
Benefits: A competitive base salary plus lodging, meals and laundry valued at over $2,000 for the summer season.
Bonus: Pro Deals and also Stipends offered for current, nationally-recognized related certifications
Apply Here: https://www.sanbornwesterncamps.com/employment/how-to-apply
Rock climbing at Sanborn Western Camps is all about exploring beautiful granite outcroppings, challenge yourself physically and mentally, and supporting your fellow campers. We climb mostly at single-pitch top-rope crags located both on our property and in the nearby national forest. We also have a small bouldering gym located at Big Spring, and are developing outdoor bouldering sites around camp property. Throughout each camp session we offer multiple half-day, all-day, and overnight climbing trips, as well as a week-long climbing and leadership trip for 15 year old campers. Climbing and outdoor bouldering is open to campers aged 9-17.
General Responsibilities: Must be over 21; Prior experience with institutional top-rope anchor building with fixed, artificial (traditional), and natural protection; maintaining organized and inspected equipment; organizing trip logistics; creating physically and emotionally safe climbing environments, working with and managing counseling staff as they assist you in the climbing program; providing organized, punctual and intentional leadership, creativity, direction and supervision during activities, trips and around the camp; utilizing the Sanborn mission statement as a framework for your work as a Youth Development Professional; taking ownership for your personal attitude, behavior and knowledge building; working with other staff members to provide a quality experience for all members of the camp community; and adjusting one’s personal habits to the philosophy, policies and ideals of the camp including a comprehensive understanding of and respect for our time off/alcohol policies and procedures.
Climbing Coordinator Specific Responsibilities:
Benefits: Competitive base salary plus lodging, meals and laundry valued at $2,025
Bonus: Pro deals and also Stipends based on current, nationally-recognized certifications
Open to men and women, 21 and older. Prior camp experience and/or arts education experience preferred. A highly qualified candidate will have: a background in art therapy, art education, makerspace concepts, and/or have a passion for artistic expression and creation; a high degree of self-motivation and have experience with and be comfortable teaching children ages 7-16 in the residential camp setting; managing and working with a specific group of staff members; modeling healthy choices and behaviors for all campers and staff; leading safe, fun and enriching trips and activities; mediating conflicts in the community and on trips; representing the goals and mission of the organization; acting with integrity and maintaining impeccable judgment; and assisting to create a respectful community.
Arts & Crafts Coordinator Specific Responsibilities:
Benefits: Competitive Base salary plus lodging, meals and laundry valued at $2,025 for the summer.
Bonus: Pro Deals and also Stipends based on current, nationally-recognized certifications
Open to men (current high school seniors or college freshmen) or women (current college freshmen) who have demonstrated work experience and a desire to work in a camp community. This position is residential and is all about working, teaching and living with children and creating a respectful community.
Assistant Counselor Specific Responsibilities:
Benefits: Competitive Base Salary plus lodging, meals, laundry, Pro Deals, and the opportunity to influence the lives of children in the out-of-doors
Bonus: Staff members are also eligible to receive a certification stipend based on current, nationally-recognized certifications earned OUTSIDE of previous Sanborn training environments.
Open to men and women 2 years out of high school — traditionally college sophomores and older. This position is residential and is all about working, teaching and living with younger children.
Sanborn Junior Camp Counselor Specific Responsibilities:
Please note: The Junior Camp is a unique “camp within a camp” program consisting of four separate two week sessions. The Junior Camp program has a set of age specific activities and trips that are only for Junior campers. There are opportunities to work in the general camp program, but the majority of your responsibilities involve specific Junior Camp activities and programs on the property.
Benefits: A competitive base salary plus lodging, meals, laundry, Pro Deals, and the opportunity to influence the lives of children and staff members in the out-of-doors
Bonus: Staff members are also eligible to receive a certification stipend based on current, nationally-recognized certifications earned OUTSIDE of previous Sanborn training environments.
Open to men or women 21 years and older with kitchen and/or facilities management experience and a clean driving record. Prior Sanborn Western Camps experience is preferred.
General Responsibilities: Being a responsible role model to the campers; working with other staff members to provide a quality experience for all members of the camp community; daily punctuality; vision and organizational ability; varied communication skills; respect for and understanding of health codes; sense of humor; ability to safely lift 50 lbs; impeccable driving record; conducting oneself responsibly when not specifically assigned; utilizing the mission statement as a framework for your work as a Youth Development Professional; taking ownership for your personal attitude, behavior and knowledge building; and adjusting one’s personal habits to the philosophy, policies and ideals of the camp including a comprehensive understanding of and respect for our time off/alcohol policies and procedures.
Kitchen Coordinator Specific Responsibilities:
Benefits: Base salary plus lodging, meals, laundry, Pro Deals, and the opportunity to influence the lives of children and staff members in the out-of-doors
Bonus: Staff members are also eligible to receive a certification stipend based on current, nationally-recognized certifications earned OUTSIDE of previous Sanborn training environments.
Open to men and women 21 years and older –with a clear driving record to be able to drive camp vehicles. This position is residential and involves a majority of your time organizing and packing food for camp trips. The rest of your time is spent in the camp program working with children. Prior Sanborn Western Camps experience is preferred.
General Responsibilities: Ordering, organized, packing and managing the food for all camp trips; being a responsible, dedicated role model to the campers; working with and managing counseling staff as they assist you in the food packing process; providing organized, punctual and intentional leadership, creativity, direction and supervision during activities, trips and around the camp; utilizing the Sanborn mission statement as a framework for your work as a Youth Development Professional; taking ownership for your personal attitude, behavior and knowledge building; working with other staff members to provide a quality experience for all members of the camp community; and adjusting one’s personal habits to the philosophy, policies and ideals of the camp including a comprehensive understanding of and respect for our time off/alcohol policies and procedures.
Outcamp/Trip Logistics Coordinator Specific Responsibilities:
Benefits: Base salary plus lodging, meals, laundry, Pro Deals, and the opportunity to influence the lives of children and staff members in the out-of-doors
Bonus: Staff members are also eligible to receive a certification stipend based on current, nationally-recognized certifications earned OUTSIDE of previous Sanborn training environments.
Our cooks are crucial to helping create the overall experience for our campers and staff. Sanborn is a fun, fast paced, energetic place to work. The camp cooks are responsible for food prep, providing meals that meet a wide variety of dietary needs, cleaning and sanitation practices, assisting with inventory, kitchen organization, and working with camp counseling staff.
Apply here https://www.sanbornwesterncamps.com/employment/employment-opportunities-2/cook
Essential Job Functions:
Prep, cook, and serve healthy, delicious and attractive meals for campers and staff
Ensure that allergy and dietary restrictions are met for each meal. This often requires several dishes for each meal to accommodate needs.
Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the kitchen.
Comply with proper sanitation and safety procedures.
While not the primary function of the cooks, participate in dishwashing when needed
Put away food order
Notify head cook when ingredients and supplies need to be ordered
Other Job Duties:
Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between coworkers and the extended camp community
Assist with preparation and/or packing of snacks and cookouts when scheduled.
Willing to be flexible with day to day changes.
Qualifications: (Minimum Qualifications, Education and Experience)
Willing to train! Previous cooking experience helpful, willingness to learn essential.
Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance
Excellent working knowledge of kitchen appliances, their operations and cooking methods.
Knowledge of ServSafe requirements and certification if possible
Knowledge of and adherence to Teller County Public Health food service guidelines
Physical Requirements of the Position:
Ability to spend all day on your feet
Ability to lift 25lbs
Ability to navigate over uneven terrain
Shifts may vary and some include weekends.
16 years old and up
Compensation
Starting at $13-$14, depending on experience
Free meals while working
Limited Optional Housing Provided
Responsibilities are not limited to this list.
Open to people 21 years and older –with a clear driving record to be able to drive camp vehicles. This position is residential and involves a majority of your time taking photos and sharing them with the camp community. The rest of your time is spent in the camp program working with children.
General Responsibilities: Taking photos of children and staff involved in the camp program; being a responsible, dedicated role model to the campers; providing organized, punctual and intentional leadership, creativity, direction and supervision during activities, trips and around the camp; utilizing the Sanborn mission statement as a framework for your work as a Youth Development Professional; taking ownership for your personal attitude, behavior and knowledge building; working with other staff members to provide a quality experience for all members of the camp community; and adjusting one’s personal habits to the philosophy, policies and ideals of the camp including a comprehensive understanding of and respect for our time off/alcohol policies and procedures.
Photographer Specific Responsibilities:
Benefits: Competitive Base salary plus lodging, meals and laundry valued at over $2,000 for the summer.
Bonus: Pro Deals and also Stipends based on current, nationally-recognized certifications
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