One of the Best Paying Camp Jobs in Colorado! Facilitate Personal Growth in Kids and Spend Time in the Wilderness!
Coed
Resident
General Program
Colvig Silver Camps is seeking qualified, enthusiastic staff for this coming summer! Positions include Head Counselors, Assistant Counselors, Program Coordinators, Pathfinding Instructors, Expedition Coordinator, Climbing Instructor, Arts & Crafts Coordinator, Wrangler, Assistant Wrangler, Activity Specialists, Chef/Cook, Nanny, and Nurse. If interested, please read below for more detailed descriptions of the camp and specific jobs, and then contact us for an application packet.
GENERAL OVERVIEW
Colvig Silver Camps is a coed, residential summer camp located near Durango, CO. If offers a strong mix of traditional camp programs and wilderness trips to campers 7-17 years old. The camp's philosophy is environmentally oriented and non-competitive, and its choice-based format is designed to develop self-esteem, leadership skills, responsibility, and teamwork. Above all, campers and staff members should expect a summer of fun and adventure. All employees of Colvig Silver Camps must be CPR and First Aid certified, have experience working with children and a strong desire to learn new skills. Summer employment includes room, board, laundry and training. The summer season is nine weeks of fun in the sun and clean air of the San Juan Mountains of southwestern CO. Learn and develop valuable skills working with children and other staff members.
Summer Employment Dates: May 25th - August 10th (Staff Training: May 25th - June 7th)
Other Positions
Head Counselors
Assistant Counselor
Wranglers
Climbing Coordinator
Arts and Crafts Coordinator
Expedition Coordinator
Chef/Cook
Assistant Counselor
Wranglers
Climbing Coordinator
Arts and Crafts Coordinator
Expedition Coordinator
Chef/Cook
Kitchen
Cook
Miscellaneous
Photography
Video
Horseback Riding
Video
Horseback Riding
General
Camp Counselor
Head Counselor: $4,200 for 10 weeks
Assistant Counselors: $4,000 for 10 weeks
Pathfinding Instructors: $5,400 for 11 weeks
Head Wrangler: $5,100 for 12 weeks
Assistant Wrangler: $4,700 for 12 weeks
Expedition Coordinator(s): $5,100 for 12 weeks
Photographer: $4,200 for 11 weeks
Arts and Crafts Coordinator: $4,400 for 11 weeks
Climbing Instructor: $4,400 for 11 weeks
Activity Specialist: $4,200 for 11 weeks
*All compensation includes lodging, meals, travel reimbursement, and an end-of-summer bonus ($500).
Assistant Counselors: $4,000 for 10 weeks
Pathfinding Instructors: $5,400 for 11 weeks
Head Wrangler: $5,100 for 12 weeks
Assistant Wrangler: $4,700 for 12 weeks
Expedition Coordinator(s): $5,100 for 12 weeks
Photographer: $4,200 for 11 weeks
Arts and Crafts Coordinator: $4,400 for 11 weeks
Climbing Instructor: $4,400 for 11 weeks
Activity Specialist: $4,200 for 11 weeks
*All compensation includes lodging, meals, travel reimbursement, and an end-of-summer bonus ($500).
Summer Address
9665 Florida Rd.Durango, CO 81301
(970)247-2564 (tel.)
(970)247-254 (fax.)
Winter Address
9665 Florida Rd.Durango, CO, 81301
(970)247-2564 (tel.)
(970)247-2547 (fax.)
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