Why Work with Water Wanderings? 

At Water Wanderings, we believe in the power of nature to inspire, educate, and build community. As a Camp Counselor, you’ll spend your summer immersed in the stunning wildness of Green River Reservoir State Park, leading canoe camping adventures while facilitating meaningful learning about sustainability, equity and community, ecology, art and outdoor skills.

🛶 Hands-On Outdoor Leadership Experience

• Develop skills in canoeing, fire-building, camping, and map navigation.
• Lead activities on environmental justice, sustainability, and community building.
• Work with youth, teens, young adults, and families in a supportive and inclusive setting.

📚 Professional Development Support
We invest in your growth! Get $300-$500 in professional development funds to cover:

• Lifeguard certification, Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or Wilderness First Responder (WFR) training
• Paid three day overnight training on the reservoir learning Water Wanderings curriculum

🍽️🏕 Food & Accommodations Provided

• All meals covered during camp sessions.
• Tenting accommodations included for the duration of your contract—live and work in nature!
• Enjoy breathtaking lakeside views, forests, and miles of non-motorized waterways—all while leading transformative outdoor experiences.

⚖️ Commitment to Equity & Inclusion: Water Wanderings is an affirmative employer—we actively seek to create an inclusive and supportive work environment. We strongly encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Queer, and Trans individuals.

Join Us at Green River Reservoir! Make a difference this summer while gaining valuable outdoor leadership experience. To apply, email [email protected], explain why you want to work with us this summer and describe your relevant experiences. You may also call 802-730-9667 with any questions.

2025 Open Positions

Job Title: Assistant Camp Counselor

Overview: Supports counselors during Teen (July 14-21) and Family (August 4-6 and 7-9) camps. Responsible for being a role model and mentor to other campers and collaborating with counselors on facilitating learning.

Compensation: $100 per day (pre-tax) and $300 professional development funds for Lifeguard, WFA, or WFR Certification. Possible additional bonus depending on availability of funds.

How to Apply: Email [email protected] and explain why you want to work with us this summer and your relevant experiences.

Assistant Camp Counselor Job Description

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Job Title: Camp Counselor

Overview: Co-leads Youth (July 7-11) and Young Adult (July 23-30) or Teen (July 14-21) and Family (August 4-6 and 7-9) camps with other counselors. Responsible for collaborating on overall group management and facilitating learning.

Compensation: $110-115 per day (pre-tax) and $500 professional development funds for Lifeguard, WFA, or WFR Certification. Possible additional bonus depending on availability of funds.

How to Apply: Email [email protected] and explain why you want to work with us this summer and your relevant experiences.

Camp Counselor Job Description

Water Wanderings is an affirmative employer and we especially encourage applicants who are Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Queer, or Trans to apply. We acknowledge the long history of exclusion and oppression in outdoor education spaces and strive to create a supportive work environment. To apply, email [email protected] with an explanation of why you want to work with us and your relevant experiences or call 802-730-9667 to express interest and ask questions.