Camp Twelve Trails Nature & Gardening Specialist (Grow Specialist)
CAMP OVERVIEW
Camp Twelve Trails gives children entering Kindergarten - 10th grade the best of both specialty and traditional day
camp programs. It is comprised of five Neighborhoods (elective tracks): Play, Create, Explore, Discover, and Grow
that allow campers to strengthen their skills in their favorite specialty while encouraging them to explore new
areas. Our program is rooted in universally shared values central to Jewish life. These values are incorporated into
everything we do, hoping to encourage our staff and campers to be the best versions of themselves.
Activity Specialists develop and implement educationally-rich, experiential programming at camp. As a Nature &
Gardening Specialist (Grow Specialist), we expect you to run informative, fun, and energetic programs for all ages in
camp. Activities can include but are not limited to, hiking, plant identification, planting, harvesting, cooking, nature
art and more! DUTIES PRE CAMP
● Participate in training and collaborative lesson planning
● Produce and deliver lesson plans with the support of a supervisor DUTIES DURING CAMP
● Facilitate nature and outdoor adventure programming with campers.
● Put together lesson plans that are age appropriate and engaging
● Assist in daily maintenance and clean-up of activity space
● Advise the supervisor of equipment and supply needs.
● Create and maintain a learning environment for campers.
● Collaborate with other specialists and supervisors .
● Participate and help plan camp-wide special events.
● Assist with post camp clean up and shut down of all program spaces.
● Maintain positive working relationships with all staff, and work closely with counselor staff to ensure
successful lessons/workshops
● Perform any other program or agency-related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor. REQUIREMENTS
● Experience with curriculum development
● Experience with teaching children, specifically in the area of nature and outdoor adventure.
● Excel at working collaboratively with others
● Sensitivity and commitment to diversity and inclusion Status:
● Seasonal
● Mondays through Fridays, June 29 – August 14, 2026, including 40-45 hours of staff training in May and
June Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm during the summer Salary Range: $4200 - $5500 (Salary will be commensurate with education level and professional experience) This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or
responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other functions and responsibilities may change or may be
assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless
of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any
other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. About YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood:
Established in 1917, the YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood (the “Y”) is a not-for-profit Jewish Community Center that welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs. We offer a wide range of educational, recreational, and social service programs to enhance the quality of life of our clients. From top-notch early childhood education and youth development programs to innovative older adult services, there’s always something for everyone at the Y!
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