Description

Have a remarkable summer that allows you to share your passion for science and make a difference in the life of a child! Be a hero, a mentor and a role model, earn college credit, build your resume, have fun and make lifelong friends.

With over 300 animals in our hands-on zoo and over 100 activities, Cub Creek Science Camp is not your average summer camp. We have staff and campers from all over the world who all share the same passion for science, nature and animals. 

Cub Creek Science Camp is a residential summer camp for boys and girls ages 7 to 17. We are dedicated to providing an unforgettable and unique summer camp experience, but above all else, we strive to help our campers gain self-confidence, discover who they are, and make lasting friendships!

Dates: May 17 - Aug 8, 2026.

Speak with us about earning internship, work study or research project credit for the summer!

Learn more about working at Cub Creek Science Camp- https://cubcreeksciencecamp.com/join-our-team/ 

Position Description

Work cooperatively with fellow Cabin Counselors to provide a healthy, safe, and enjoyable camp environment and experience for all campers. Cabin Counselors and Instructors live in a cabin group of 16 campers and provide activity instruction to campers during the day.

We have openings available for instructors in the following activities:

• Chemistry
• Physics & Engineering
• Crime Science
• Veterinary Science
• Animal Care and Zoology
• Culinary Science
• Arts & Crafts
• Pottery and Ceramics
• Archery
• Riflery
• Outdoor and Nature Studies
• Caving
• High Ropes Course

 Key Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance to campers on their schedule, activity choices, and abiding camp rules
• Ensure campers are on time to activities with the appropriate supplies. Assist campers at meal times, and in the cabin to ensure campers are maintaining health and hygiene practices such as showering, wearing clean clothes and getting appropriate sleep
• Lead cabin activities, songs, and games that are engaging and age appropriate
• Provide emotional and behavioral support to campers as needed by following behavior management techniques as outlined in the staff manual and during training
• Provide instruction of assigned camp activities to campers
• Ensure the safety of all campers when participating in camp activities

Benefits

Starting pay $4000 for 12 week summer. Additional $100 credit in camp store for snacks and supplies. Housing, meals, and laundry included. Weekend work is required, this position requires availability to work on-site 7 days a week for the contract period. 2-hour break provided each day, and 1 scheduled day off each week. Additional leadership training and certifications are available to the right candidates, including high ropes course and lifeguard certifications.

** INTERNATIONAL STAFF - Pay and benefits will vary from advertised, please speak with Cub Creek directly **

Requirements

Required Experience and Skills:

• Completed at least 1 year of college education or equivalent
• A desire to positively impact the life of a child and willingness to put the needs of campers first
• Have a passion for science, animals and childhood development
• Able to effectively communicate ideas, and instructions in a constructive manner
• Self-motivated and able to work on tasks and assigned goals with minimal supervision
• Be willing to learn new concepts and skills
• Able to work in a team and both give and take direction from others
• Willingness to adhere to camp’s code of conduct, rules and policies