Today's Lesson: Keeping Your Head Above Water
Water Bottles

Expedition Survival Tip

The key to a perfectly gooey s’more is all in how you toast the marshmallow. For best results, position yours an inch or so above the flames.

Employment

Current Employment Opportunities

Instructor

As a BCM Instructor, you will be responsible for leading a single gender group of 4 to 5 teens, a youth agency leader, and 2 to 3 BCM volunteers on a weeklong wilderness expedition. At this time, we are only hiring Instructors on a contract basis for our weeklong trips in June, July and August. For more information visit our BCM Instructor page. Please see the Instructor Job Description for requirements and information on how to apply.

WOWCamp Counselor

Wow introduces urban youth, ages eight to twelve, to outdoor recreation and environmental education during a twenty‑four hour camping experience.  Unlike other camping and recreation programs, WOW focuses upon bringing the wonders and excitement of camping and the environment to those who might not otherwise have the opportunity.  This approach to the children most in need ensures the wonders of camping are available to all, regardless of financial situation and setting.  WOW seeks to provide this experience to urban youth to foster basic camping skills and encourage youth to further enjoy the outdoors.  Activities emphasize team-building and outdoor education towards the end of instilling a sense of ownership and responsibility in campers to appreciate and maintain their great outdoors.

WOW Counselors will spend a 24-hour period with a group of 20-40 youth, along with adult volunteers.  Counselors will be responsible for ensuring that volunteers and campers are following safety regulations and schedules.  They will be required to act in a leadership position, making decisions and acting as a role model to both campers and adult volunteers.  Counselors may also be responsible for a small group of campers (5-8 children), and will ensure that group’s safety and participation in programs, including mealtime and bedtime. Please e-mail Elizabeth Williams for more information on how to apply.

Teen Opportunities

BCM values the continued development of our teen participants. We encourage our teens to stay involved with Big City Mountaineers. To check out current opportunities, visit our Teen Opportunities page, which describes teen employment opportunities.

**This institution is an equal opportunity provider