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CAmping & Outdoor leadership
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This site contains all of our hiring information for camping and outdoor leadership within the Greater Seattle YMCA including Camp Orkila, Camp Colman, BOLD & GOLD, Earth Service Corps, and Climbing & Challenge programs. This site includes program descriptions, volunteer opportunities, available position descriptions and links to staff applications. If you have questions or comments please don't hesitate to contact us! Talk to you soon!
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Camp Orkila
All of our positions focus on mentoring youth and building community through the Y's Core Values of Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, and Caring. We have a lot of fun and exciting programs that you could be a part of! Check them out here.
BOLD & GOLD
We are always looking for talented educators to lead our backpacking, fishing, yoga, rock climbing, and mountaineering day trips and overnight expeditions. Our courses empower young people to learn wilderness skills and grow as leaders.
Camp Orkila Teen Expeditions
Orkila Expedition programs provide teens with opportunities to travel to spectacular places with a group of their peers and skilled staff. Each year a community of staff comes together, guiding teens on biking, sailing, and sea kayaking adventures throughout the enchanting San Juan Islands. Get involved now!
Earth Service Corps
Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of environmental leaders? Translate your passion to action with Earth Service Corps and empower young people to make environmental change in their communities!
Camp Colman
Do you want to have a positive impact on the lives of young people? Are you a role model for the values of respect, caring, honesty, and responsibility? Do you love working outdoors in a beautiful natural setting? Perhaps YMCA Camp Colman is the place for you..
Climbing & Challenge
Do you want to work in adventure education right here in the Seattle metro area? Our Climbing and Challenge Programs specialize in high ropes course facilitation, artificial rock climbing, and ground-based teambuilding. We have 6 locations in the Greater Seattle area, so chances are we are close to you!