Outdoor School Naturalist - YMCA Camp Dudley

Location: Naches, WA

Additional Information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kRNYtoVaLsWUcdcpvKJayWCcN3XHA_1jbTBwiDHOYWE/edit?usp=sharing

Spring Season Dates: April 29 - June 14, 2024 (weekends off)

Pay: $800/week (plus room and board)

At the outdoor school, fifth grade students from Yakima Valley and surrounding areas come to camp for one to four days to participate in hands-on outdoor education programs that make the science concepts they’ve studied in class come to life. Our curriculum is interdisciplinary, state standards-aligned, tactile, and fun—we integrate Indigenous science, Western science, history, writing, art, math, engineering, and social emotional learning into our lessons to help students develop a meaningful, comprehensive vision of our connected world. At Camp Dudley’s outdoor school, we primarily serve students from Title 1 schools and schools with high rates of free and reduced lunch. We are committed to making this program a safe, equitable, accessible place for every student.

As an outdoor school naturalist at Camp Dudley, you will lead groups of fifth graders in learning experiences that teach and connect them to nature. During staff training, you will be taught how to lead each learning station, so you won’t teach the same lesson all day every day—there will be a lot of variety!

Room and board is provided. During the work week, you will have a private space in a cabin that is shared with one to two other naturalists. We can accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies. You will have most nights and each weekend off.

You will have a direct and lasting impact on youth throughout each week. Students will remember you and the concepts you introduced them to for years to come.

If you have questions, email Liz Giles at egiles@yakimaymca.org or call/text her at (509) 907-5707.