Best Tennessee Academic Camps Summer 2025 Directory

CAMP FACILITIES: we will use one room and a portion of the outside grounds to do our activities.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
please visit our website for more information:
Our Camp Website Link: www.mrbondscienceguy.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
615-573-2702

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
This club meets on every Thursday from August 22nd to October 17th!

CAMP FACILITIES: We operate on the campus of MTSU in Murfreesboro, Tn.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The camp is committed to demonstrating how STEM works in the real world by providing hands on activities in Geology, Astronomy, Aerospace, and Robotics. The camp is staffed by certified teachers on summer break. The goal of camp STEM is to engage students in hands-on activities, and to foster confidence in science, technology, engineering, and math achievement. Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campSTEM.us for our summer schedule.

Our camp is filled with math and science activities and our programs are normally sold out! Our camper to staff ratio is 18:1.High quality, well-facilitated STEM activities encourage youth to be curious, ask questions, and make connections with the world around them; as well as obtain essential skills for success in life and in our global economy. Our staff receives high quality PD from CLICK2SCIENCE. See more at: Our Camp Website Link: www.click2sciencepd.org

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: To apply for a 2015 camp STEM Scholarship, complete the scholarship application information online and submit it along with your completed registration materials by Mar 1. You will be notified by March 30. Financial Aid and Scholarships are for camp STEM fees only and do not cover the cost of transportation.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: camp STEM now offers 4 different themed science camps and 4 weeks of inquiry-based STEM experiences. We operate a convenient summer day camp for students in grades K-6, on the campus of MTSU.

camp STEM believes that students learn best through hands-on experiences and that science learning should be both fun and memorable. Activities will be tailored to individual needs in small groups. No prior knowledge is necessary but advanced learners will also be mentally engaged through sophisticated small group discussions. Many projects are brought home by the camper after they are made. We also integrate Groovy Labs in a Box, which blends the Scientific Inquiry and the Engineering Design Process that allows children to create ingenious inventions, enhance critical problem solving skills, and have FUN!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
CONTACT INFO:
(o) 615-415-7963
(e) info[AT]campSTEM.us

FAQ:
Why camp STEM?

camp STEM provides offerings that are carefully designed to provide hands -on impact in influencing children’s attitude toward science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Kids want to have fun in the summer. We have integrated science and math with many fun and inspiring activities. Our approach allows children to investigate a STEM project while learning the underlying scientific concepts that keep them engaged.

We break the monotony of doing STEM projects all day.

What ages are the camps designed for?
Our camps are designed for rising kindergartners to sixth graders.

Are different aged children in the same camp?
Our camps are divided by grade. Camps are divided by grade K-2, 3-4, and 5-6.

Who are the camp STEM instructors?
camp STEM instructors are certified teachers on summer break. All of our instructors have experience working with elementary-aged children, and receive camp STEM specific training. The main characteristic of our instructors is that they all share a love of STEM to spark campers’ imaginations.

How do I register my child for a camp?
Depending on the location of the camp, you can register by mail, over the phone, in person, or online. On occasion, we provide on site registration assistance to our partner-hosted camps.

Note: Registration requirements, start dates, end dates, and minimum camp size may vary by location. Transportation to and the from the camp is not included.

How soon do I need to register to reserve a space for my child?
Some camps and dates fill very quickly, while some may have spaces available up to the start date. We recommend that you register as soon as possible.

What is your refund policy?
camp STEM (i.e. our online registration system, phone-in, mail), cancellations are accepted up to two weeks (14 business days) before camp starts. A 50% fee ($75.00) will apply if cancellation is not tendered beforehand.

Can I sign my child up for more than one camp?
Yes, in fact, we totally encourage it. Each camp STEM offered is completely different so your child can enjoy them all without repeating similar activities.

What is the fee for camp STEM?
All fees are $150.00. The fee covers daily snacks, lunches, and all field trips. Transportation to and from the camp is not included.

When is camp STEM offered?
camp STEM is offered every week in June to accommodate busy summer schedule’s.

Where is camp STEM held?
Murfreesboro location: On the campus of MTSU at the College of Education Building 1301 E. Main Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130, Every week in June, 2014.

Antioch location: Global Mall at the Crossings located at 5252 Hickory Hollow Pkwy, Antioch, TN 37013, June 9-13, 2014.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Volunteer as a camp STEM helper or chaperone. camp STEM welcomes families of all campers, retirees, college students, high school juniors and seniors, and community partners who support STEM. You can volunteer as a chaperone on weekly field trips or a helper at the weekly camp. You can also assist with coordinating lunch, or providing supplies and other assistance to classrooms.

If you’re interested in volunteering, please email info[AT]campSTEM.us or call us at  615-415-7963 to let us know how you can volunteer. All volunteers must pass a criminal background check where required.  A background check is not required for guest speakers.

Volunteer as a guest speaker. We are constantly seeking community members who enjoy what they do to speak with our campers. Our campers are interested in discovering how STEM helped you successfully enter your field, and how your job makes a difference in the world.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have one room fit for 20 campers.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.mrbondscienceguy.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
615-573-2702

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
$125.00

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Tennessee Teens Rock Camp (TNTRC) is a summer day camp for girls and boys ages 10-17. TNTRC's provides a conservatory style learning atmosphere in which students are immersed for one week in the art form of music and for 11 years has provided unique music programming that is accessible and engaging for young people because of its emphasis on popular music.

Students participate in instrument instruction (guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, vocals, etc.), music industry workshops (songwriting, recording technology, photography, etc.), ensemble practice and guest artist performances. As the primary program of the camp, students form a band and learn in an ensemble setting using popular music to build music fundamentals. Students are taught how to play instruments, work together in a band, write original songs and market their bands.

At the end of the camp, the students have the opportunity to perform what they have learned during a showcase for their peers and community members.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Both Need-Based and Merit-Based scholarships are available.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: YEAH! provides weekly music classes (Rock Block), after-school classes at area schools and community centers, and annual summer day camps.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Youth Empowerment through Arts & Humanities, Inc. (YEAH!) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization based in Middle Tennessee. It is the organization's mission to provide artistic and cultural experiences for young people, believing the arts and performance can empower youth to become creative, productive and confident members of a connected creative community. YEAH! provides weekly music classes (Rock Block), after-school classes at schools and community centers, and annual summer day camps.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1: Tennessee Teens Rock Camp (Murfreesboro, TN), June 22-26, 2015

Session 2: Tennessee Teens Rock Camp (Nashville, TN) July 13-18, 2015

Scholarships available.

Contact: Josh Hildebrandt, Administrative Director, artsempoweryouth[AT]gmail.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Summer jobs are available at Our Camp Website Link: yeahintheboro.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our camp is located at East End Prep elementary and is fully equipped with classrooms and playground equiptment for breaks.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: June 24-28 CSI & BioScience Camp
Register Full Day on our website

BioScience Camp 12 - 3 pm
Explore the outside world! Reduce, ReUse, Recycle. Get involved to learn about biomes, animals, and the earth. Go on nature scavenger hunts and get creative with recycling activities! Get excited about the world around you! Register Half Day on our website

CSI (Crazy Science Investigation) Camp 8:30 - 11:30 am
AKA CSI-Nashville. This is the most fun you can have at a crime scene! Kids collect clues, identify suspects and solve crimes. Tons of cool science experiments with DNA, fingerprinting, fiber analysis, anatomy and much more. Kids will get their own CSI equipment to keep. This camp is hands-on and age appropriate. Register Half Day on our website

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: If your child attends east end preparatory school they are eligible for a $20 off coupon!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We do science parties, shows, and in school field trips

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Prices vary. Check our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.mrbondscienceguy.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our Camp Website Link: thenextitgirl.org

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Our Camp Website Link: thenextitgirl.org

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Our Camp Website Link: thenextitgirl.org

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Our Camp Website Link: thenextitgirl.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our Camp Website Link: thenextitgirl.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Tech Lead - curriculum instructors
Non-Tech Lead - tech lead assistant
Community Lead - brand ambassador
Logistics Lead - logistics, packing lead

www.thenextitgirl.org/volunteers

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Week-long sessions run throughout June and July. For weekly camp themes and more details visit Our Camp Website Link: www.ironwoodacademy.org

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Mr. Bond's Science Guys have devoted over 20 years to inspiring kids to love science via their inspirational hands-on demonstrations that Make Science Fun, Cool and Easy! Our science camps inspire a lifelong enthusiasm for science and learning and teach creative problem-solving skills, teamwork, and perseverance in a fun, kid friendly setting. Summer, fall, winter and springs breaks allow for more comprehensive hands on science programs where kids ages 5-12 focus on one central science theme at each camp.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see our website for more info.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
For summer jobs info, call 615-573-2702.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Summer of Minecraft includes:

Weekly challenges that engage players of all levels
Guides for parents and educators
Live streams introducing challenges and showcasing player creations
An online forum for campers to ask questions and share

OTHER CAMP INFO: Throughout the year enjoy Free Minecraft Kid Club.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 27 - August 5. For complete info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.connectedcamps.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: One room fit for 20 kids to do all planned activities.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
refer to our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.mrbondscienceguy.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
615-573-2702

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Check-In: 8:45 - 9am, Pick-Up: 4:00 - 4:15pm

Early Drop Off: 7:30 -8:45 ($25), Late Pick Up: 4:16 -5:00 ($25)

Tuition: From $350/week.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: From Scratch + Minecraft to Python Programming and Web Development, our coding camps for kids are the perfect way to spend time off school.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our Camp Website Link: www.thecodegalaxy.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: In Person and Virtual Camp - for students all across the U.S. and other parts of the world.

6 exciting tracks to choose from:

Foundation: Data Science
Master: AI Model building with code
Full Immersion: AI Model and Research
Design Thinking and AI
AI in Business and Entrepreneurship
Beginner: AI with low code/ no code
STEAM in AI Students have the opportunity to work on exciting AI Projects across Industries, Domains and Careers mentored by AI/ ML Engineers and Data Scientists from the Industry.

Exciting News!! STEAM in AI Intensive is coming to Santa Clara University in the Bay Area this Summer. Get a taste of Silicon Valley, Learn AI and do Research. Check out the Commuter and Residential Programs.

STEAM in AI is Developed by former Stanford and UC Berkeley Adjunct Professor, MIT Mentor $100K Entrepreneurship Competition, Data and AI Ethics thought leader from Silicon Valley, Generative AI Ethics Keynote Speaker for the U.S. Military and the California Department of Education.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Students may apply for a need based scholarship. Scholarship is based on a lot of factors including availability of funds. Application does not guarantee a scholarship. Eligibility Criteria: Must be a student living in the U.S., must have a copy of the most recent U.S. IRS Tax Return. Preference will be given to student recommendations by Partner Schools. Our Nonprofit DataEthics4All 501(c)(3) EIN 85-3148963 provides need based Scholarships to Students to participate in the STEAM in AI Program based on the availability of funds.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Start a STEAM in AI Chapter to find all year round opportunities for students to learn artificial intelligence and ethics, leadership and volunteering. Volunteers can even accrue those hours towards the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Learn More: Our Camp Website Link: steaminai.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit the Website: Our Camp Website Link: STEAMinAI.org for complete information

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: A FREE summer camp for building, tinkering and exploring. Online and in your neighborhood!

Register here at Our Camp Website Link: www.makercamp.com

Each weekday morning, Maker will post a new project or activity on their Google+ page—30 things to make over six weeks. Each weekday afternoon at 2 PM, tune in to a live Google+ Hangout On Air to meet expert makers who create amazing things.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our programs & courses are now Fully Accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Schools,
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC)

AlphaStar Academy mainly considers teaching, competition, and education background as well as passion and dedication for the subject when hiring full-time and part-time teachers.

We hire our instructors and TAs from a pool of High School, College, Ph.D. students, school teachers, and University Professors. Our faculty have teaching/coaching/tutoring experience and have expertise in the subject area, regardless of their age.

They have participation and/or training experience in national/international math competitions and Olympiads in Math, CS, and Physics such as USAMO, USACO, USAPhO, IMO, IOI, and IPhO.

They are role models and inspiration for students with their backgrounds and achievements. You can check their bio at Our Camp Website Link: alphastar.academy

As being an academy operating more than 10 years we have tens of achievements in national and international contests and olympiads. You can check our achievements at Our Camp Website Link: alphastar.academy

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: AlphaStar Academy is offering Math Scholarships to help young mathletes excel further and achieve their true potential in math.

In 2021, up to $40,000 will be given as course credit. Each winner can use $2,000 course credit for online AlphaStar Math courses/camps for one year.
For details please visit Our Camp Website Link: alphastar.academy

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: AlphaStar Academy offers year-round courses during Fall and Spring semesters. You can check the details at Our Camp Website Link: alphastar.academy and Our Camp Website Link: alphastar.academy

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For summer camp details, please visit Our Camp Website Link: alphastar.academy

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
You can check our position vacancies at Our Camp Website Link: alphastar.academy

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Youth should plan to be online 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. weekdays, and to work ten additional hours per week on their projects. Most of the scheduled time is for projects but some of it will be for meetings.

Required equipment: A tablet or phone with a front-facing camera. A video camera or DSLR camera will also work.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 16 - June 29

Tuition:
$240 for non-MNOHS students
$180 for MNOHS students--or free for those who qualify

Please see our web site for more information: Our Camp Website Link: www.mnohs.org

CAMP FACILITIES: One in-person camp will be held at the Georgetown Public Library in July 2025, located in Sussex County, DE.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Beginner coding skills are taught helping children learn sequencing and terms that grown up coders use everyday to create video games and more. Math and Science activities engage your child in learning and our ARTS program helps students understand how computer artists work in the field.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: This program can also be delivered through our TUTORING service by appointment during the summer.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Online camps such as summer, holiday and school break camps run for 2.5 hours and cost $55 for the session.
1-hour classes run all year long and currently cost $20 per class.

CAMP FACILITIES: We will have one room in the community center large enough for 20 campers to do all activities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: School vacation camps are a great way for interested campers to focus on one STEM theme at a time. The "Mr. Bond Mission" is to prove to kids that science is fun, cool and easy! We are inspiring lifelong enthusiasm for learning and science!

Visit our website Our Camp Website Link: www.MrBondScienceGuy.com and out more about the educational ways he can inspire with fun science experiments for kids and adults too!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Sibling Discounts Available.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
One week/5 day camp
Full day for entire week
Half day for entire week
Single tickets: half or full days

Wild World of Science - Morning Session
Pan for gold, study water pollution, dig for dinosaurs and more!

Robotics Camp - Afternoon Session

Dive into the wonders of technology. Locomotion, circuitry, programming and more.

Great fun for boys and girls ages 5-14

Sibling Discounts available!

Learn more at Our Camp Website Link: www.MrBondScienceGuy.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: SAW IT ON YOUTUBE SCIENCE CLUB - REGISTER NOW

Thursdays | 4 - 5 pm | 5-12 years

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
It is $100 for 8 weeks of science club on every Thursday starting August 8th.

August 8, 15, 22, 29, September 5, 12, 19, 26. (8 Weeks)
2387, 143 New Shackle Island Rd, Hendersonville, TN 37075

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
$111 FOR 3 DAYS March 18-20 | 9:00am - 12:00pm

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: This year, students will discover similarities between the book of Judges and their generation and how only God’s truths bring peace and freedom from bondage. It is Jesus who offers the ultimate deliverance that we so desperately need!

Our mission is to come alongside passionate, young believers and challenge them to excel in their Christian walk, to serve their churches, to impact their communities through discipleship, and to engage them in relationship with God through His word- all for His glory!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates:

2019 EQUIP Boot Camp 1:
June 8 - 15

2019 EQUIP Boot Camp 2:
June 20 - 27

2019 EQUIP Boot Camp 3:
July 2 - 9

Cost:

Plan A- $475
Inn Room
Student/Staff Ratio: 4-6 Students to 1 Staff Member
Hotel style room with private bath

Plan B- $425
Dorm Room
Student/Staff Ratio: 10-12 Students to 2 staff Members
Dorm facilities with hall bath

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We have been teaching programming, robotics, Minecraft, and Game Design classes for over 14 years!

We believe learning should be fun and challenging! Learning through play and experimentation leads to long lasting understanding!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We host monthly programming and game design tournaments year round!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp sessions are weekly and run from June 1st - August 28th.

Most courses cost $299 a week, but we also offer 1-on-1 programming mastery courses that cost more!

CAMP FACILITIES: Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory is located on a nine-acre hilltop in Brentwood, TN that is almost completely surrounded by Radnor Lake State Park. The dense woods that surround the Observatory allow visitors opportunities to see a multitude of wildlife including songbirds, turkeys, squirrels, and deer. The Observatory itself houses a 24” Cassegrain reflector as well as two other permanently-mounted telescopes. There are numerous exhibits throughout the observatory, a library where events such as summer camps and lectures are held, and a large brick patio in the rear where outdoor activities take place.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: An underlying philosophy of the camp program is that every child with a interest in science should have the opportunity to explore and understand the universe in which we live. The camps are led by staff outreach astronomer Dr. Billy Teets and are facilitated by seasoned volunteers with extensive knowledge in astronomy and physics, as well as high school-age counselors who serve as mentors to the camp participants.

The camp curriculum has been created by an expert team of astronomy professors, space scientists, and area science teachers. Participation in group activities builds self-confidence, problem solving ability, and social skills.

Sample past activities:
• Interact with cutting-edge research astronomers
• Learn how telescopes work, and build your own
• Safely view the dynamic surface of the Sun through a solar telescope and attend a nighttime telescope viewing
• Journey to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL for a day-long adventure
• Learn about basic electronics, and use the knowledge to build working projects
• Construct a functioning model Hubble Space Telescope
• Make your own realistic models of comets, and learn how craters are formed
• Design and launch bottle rockets as an introduction to rocketry

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Merit scholarships are not awarded, but financial aid is available to those students who demonstrate financial need. Please email a.rockafellar[AT]vanderbilt.edu for more information.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: March-November we have monthly daytime Open Houses and monthly Telescope Nights which are open to the public. Tickets may be accessed through our website: dyer.vanderbilt.edu

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 8-12 2019 9am-3pm for rising 5th and 6th graders
July 15-19 2019 9am-3pm for rising 7th and 8th graders

The field trip day will be longer (which is usually Wednesday.) Campers and their parents will be invited one evening during the week for a telescope viewing program.

Each one week session is $450 and includes all materials and the field trip to the Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
$125.00

CAMP FACILITIES: We are located on the Cumberland River on the Stewart, Montgomery county line. The historical farm house of Maj. Thomas W. Lewis will be the “home away from home”. During the rest of the year it is Lylewood Inn Bed & Breakfast, owned by Mandy Williams. It has 5 bedrooms and one cottage. Children will share rooms and be attended by counselors and monitors. All linens and meals will be provided. Unlike most camps, they will be staying in a home, and learning to work together as a family to accomplish daily chores on the farm.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Mandy’s true passion in life is to watch children grow, learn and reach their full potential in life. She has a unique gift in reaching out to children helping them discover new concepts from a different era. Having spent 30 years doing youth camps, youth ministries and rearing of children she is looking very forward to sharing these ideas and concepts with each camper personally at our Live & Learn Camps. She enjoys cooking, quilting and all forms of country living.

Arlene’s business experience from 20 years at Vanderbilt University in the IT field is crucial in the day to day operations of our camps. She was the Den Leader for both her sons Scout Dens and with the summer Bible School programs. She understands and sees that children need to be independent and self-sufficient. She enjoys crafting, scrapbooking, and family genealogy.

Audrey is a 25 year old college graduate working at the YMCA Child Care Program. She had worked for the YMCA Summer Camp Program, where the children lovingly named her “Ralph”. She is CPR, First Aid and lifeguard certified. She has been a camp councilor at Lylewood Christian Camp since she was 16 years old. Audrey has the ability to relate to children in a way that makes her an instant leader. She enjoys baking, quilting and sewing.

Lara is a 19 year old college student CPR Certified, First-Aid and AED. She has worked at the Lylewood Christian Camp. She enjoys cooking, canning and has a vast experience in gardening. Lara was raised on a farm and has taken care of an animal or two in her day. She loves working with children and has a passion for all crafts.

Autumn is a 20 year old student at Dalton State College from Adairsville, GA. She is currently majoring in Argi-Business. She loves the farm life and enjoys fishing, being outside, sightseeing and helping others. She is CPR trained. Autumn leads a Wednesday night bible class for girls in first through fifth grade at her local church.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): The formal banquet gives the girls the opportunity to shine with pride while serving dinner to their families. Their accomplishments will be displayed and honored during the awards ceremony.
Cost for Banquet: ***$15 per person
***Camper banquet fee is included with camp cost.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates and Costs:
July 26 – July 31th: Live and Learn Camps (Girls ages 8 – 12)
July 12 – July 17: Live and Learn Camps (Girls ages 12 – 16)
Price includes: 16 meals (including Friday night banquet), room linens, snacks, camp shirt, awards and certificates, and camp Insurance.
Cost: $175.00 per camper
Deadlines for application & Payment June 1, 2015
Payment options
Check, Cash or Credit Card

CAMP FACILITIES: Facilities and accommodations vary from trip to trip.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Road Less Traveled as an organization was founded by Jim and Donna Stein in 1991, and has been successfully running safe, exciting, life-changing trips for teens ever since. Both Jim and Donna are still the current directors, and are integrally involved in every single aspect of the company. In the summer, they are on call 24/7, available both to parents as well as to our leaders in the field.

We are an ACA accredited organization with an impeccable track record. We believe in the process of accreditation. It allows us to compare our standards to other professionals in the industry. Our accreditation allows us to follow specific standards related to leader screening including use of application forms, reference checks, personal interviews, work history review, and background checks.

Many years ago, we were the first company serving young adults to require that all leaders have a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) medical certification. WFR training is far more advanced than standard first aid or wilderness first aid. In addition to this certification, we carry extensive first aid kits on all of our programs that include antibiotics and epinephrine. Contents, protocols, and standing orders are reviewed and updated every year by our Medical Director who is an MD.

Since our inception, RLT has been on the cutting edge of technological advances in communication. We began carrying Iridium satellite phones on all of our programs as soon as they were available. Today we continue to carry the latest in emergency communication systems. According to geographic location, programs are equipped with satellite phones, ground-to-air radios, and/or cellular phones providing the possibility of 24-hour access to medical help in case of emergency.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer many need-based scholarships and financial aid packages. Visit Geography of Hope's website to learn more: Our Camp Website Link: www.geographyofhope.org

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We offer Gap Year, custom trips as well as family programs in the winter, spring, and at the end of the summer. Please contact us at 773-342-5200 with any questions.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Flights, travel arrangements, and other trip-specific information is available on our website.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit our Program Chart to see all trips, dates, and prices: Our Camp Website Link: www.theroadlesstraveled.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Trip Leader/Co-Leader

Travel domestically and/or internationally with a group of high-school and/or middle-school students, monitoring and facilitating community service, language/cultural immersion, and/or wilderness adventure trips

Minimum Qualifications
• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree or in the process of completing a degree. Equivalent experience working with teenagers in related field will be considered if not currently enrolled in school
• Experience Previous program leader experience working with and or teaching young people age ranging in age between 12-19. Knowledge of and experience with group dynamics, teaching or facilitating groups, supervision of meal planning, food preparation and cooking, managing logistics. Ability to teach program specific skills, environmental awareness, and related scientific, cultural, and historical knowledge pertaining to the regions through which you will travel and their relationship to each other.
• Strong Physical Condition
• Current CPR for the professional rescuer
• Current Wilderness First Responder, WEMT or EMT certification
• Current Red Cross lifeguard or Swiftwater rescue certifications preferred but not mandatory
• Current unrestricted valid drivers license with no major convictions during the previous three year period; driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, reckless driving, hit and run, homicide or assault with a motor vehicle, drag racing, operating a motor vehicle without the owner's consent, license suspended or revoked within the previous three year period for accidents and or moving violations. Driving record should reflect no more than three moving violations and/or chargeable accidents during the previous three years

• For Adventure Programs: Knowledge of three or more wilderness travel methods. Whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, international trekking, biking, backpacking, technical rock or ice climbing and mountaineering. Mandatory requirements for adventure trips include: the ability to lead groups of students on backpacking trips of three to eight days, ability to comfortably lead through remote wilderness areas. This includes, but is not limited to, backpacking preparations, backcountry travel, route finding, campsite selection, equipment maintenance, Leave No Trace camping techniques in desert and alpine terrain and proper protocol in dense bear country.

All leaders must possess the ability to make prudent decisions in adverse conditions. International Service Learning and Language Immersion Programs: Leaders and must be highly proficient or fluent in the spoken language of the program country (Spanish, etc.) and have extensive experience with community service, international travel, managing multiple responsibilities abroad, experience and/or living abroad, cultural immersion. Knowledge of the following is helpful but not mandatory: Sea Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, Trekking, Surfing, and Snorkeling

• International Service learning and Language Exposure Programs: Leaders to have extensive experience with community service, international travel, managing multiple responsibilities abroad, experience and/or living abroad, cultural immersion. Knowledge of the following is helpful but not mandatory: Sea Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, Trekking, Surfing, Snorkeling

• Service Learning Programs: Leaders to have extensive experience with community service, experience managing multiple responsibilities, construction experience preferred. Knowledge of the following is helpful but not mandatory: Sea Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, Rock Climbing, Hiking, PADI Scuba certified
• Ability and experience supervising co-instructors and participants
• Valid Passport
• Ability to drive a standard transmission vehicle
• Ability to communicate and work with teenagers and co-instructors, and provide necessary instruction
• Ability to creatively schedule programs, facilities, and co-instructors
• Ability to observe participant behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self -control
• Ability to follow written procedures as outlined in the leader-training manual
• Ability to support program philosophy and implement procedures
• Ability to work long hours
• Ability and experience in facilitating groups

Specific Responsibilities/Job Description
1. Plan, coordinate and execute daily activities and trip logistics
2. Monitor co-instructor and participant assignments for the day
3. Monitor groups and supervise co-instructors' responsibilities
4. Act as a positive role model for participants
5. Responsible for the relationships with general public, people of the land, and subcontractors
6. Monitor ongoing safety and provide education for co-instructor and participants
7. Supervise the health and safety of the participants and environment
8. Together with co-instructor and participant, plan and execute the evening program
9. Identify and address inappropriate behavior with participant or with other co-instructor, for actions that put health and safety of a participant at risk
10. Together with co-instructor, plan and implement evening program as needed
11. Management of financials and accounting including monitoring of expenditures, record keeping, advances, bookkeeping and end of trip summary of information
12. Management of gear, vehicles, inventory, storage, documentation and end of trip summary information
13. Evaluate co-instructor and perform reviews and summer end evaluations
14. Evaluate program and current season and make suggestions for following season

Dates of Employment
June through August seasonally - recommend early application.

Remuneration
Salary is commensurate with experience/certifications/qualifications. Your salary with The Road Less Traveled includes all food, lodging and transportation from the beginning through close of your trip. We also offer pro-deals on outdoor equipment from a variety of well-known manufacturers.

THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED
Laura Dunmire-Director
2331 N Elston Court
Chicago, IL 60614
employment[AT]theroadlesstraveled.com

Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.theroadlesstraveled.com