Camp dates and Schedule:

Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm with optional extended day hours available.

Mandatory training dates are June 8 - June 19 and camp dates are June 22 – August 21. 

Camp staff must be available for these dates! There will be a break from July 6 – July 10. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Engage campers in hands-on experiences on topics in the field of animal science including animal handling, behavior, and care. 
• Maintaining a safe environment for campers while interacting with the livestock and other animals
• Facilitate project-based learning segments to enhance camper understanding of animal science topics
• Instructs students in the appropriate safety precautions and the safe operation and use of tools, machinery, and equipment.
• Provides different modalities of instruction to meet the varied educational needs of students.

What are we looking for?

• Current college students and/or college graduates; background in animal science or veterinary science, or equivalent experience in farm animal care
• Comfortable working with livestock such as goats, sheep, and cows; horses, rabbits, llama, and poultry
• Experience working with children, especially 6th-8th grade
• Able to be physically active and on your feet for most of an 8-hour workday in various weather conditions
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• A positive, can-do attitude and enthusiasm for the program and camp philosophy
• Passion for and experience in leading project-based learning experiments