Employment

Employment Opportunities

We are currently hiring staff for our Spring and Summer seasons. Our Spring Season runs from April 24th- June 28th. We are hiring a total of four full-time positions for the spring. *To be eligible for a Spring Position you must be available to work full-time through both the Spring and Summer Season.

Our Summer Season runs from June 30th - August 25th. We are hiring an additional 2-4 positions for the summer. To be eligible for a paid summer position, you must be available to work full-time for the entire summer season. As of now we are looking for a few more Cabin Counsellors for the 2024 summer season.

In addition, we are currently accepting volunteer applications. Volunteers must attend staff training Sunday, June 30th- Friday, July 5th, and a minimum of two other weeks during the season. Volunteer interviews will be scheduled in April 2024.


*The four spring positions will run outdoor education programs for youth and adult groups that focus on recreation skill development, challenge course programs, and environmental education. In the summer season, these folks will shift into the specific roles you have selected below.

Current Job Postings

Positions are available if they are listed below. Positions will be removed as they are hired. Interviews will begin the week of November 20th, 2023. There will be no interviews scheduled December 21st - 3rd and will resume January 4th, 2024 until all positions are hired.

To apply for the jobs below and to fill out our online application: click here

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About Blue Lake Camp!

At Blue Lake Camp, we provide an unforgettable outdoor experience for children and youth, and we are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team.

As a member of the Blue Lake Camp team, you will have the opportunity to earn certifications such as HIGH FIVE Principals of Healthy Childhood Development and ACCT- Level 2 Ropes Course Instructor. These certifications will give you the skills and knowledge needed to create a safe and fun outdoor experience for our campers.

For applicants seeking employment (must be a minimum of sixteen years of age), and/or to volunteer (minimum fifteen years of age), and have OFA-1, or Standard First Aid with CPR-C.

Applicants who are eighteen plus must submit a Vulnerable Sector Police Check upon accepting their position. Visit your local police station before beginning employment to obtain a Police Vulnerable Sector Check. Be sure to allow at least 3-4 weeks for processing;  there will be longer processing times during peak seasons (summer), or if they require a fingerprint check.

If you are interested in joining the Blue Lake Camp team, please apply today by filling out our online application. We look forward to hearing from you!

What We Provide:

Accommodation and meals at no additional charge to Blue Lake Camp overnight staff while campers are on site.

Columbia Outdoor School strives to be the Number One Non-Profit employer in the Columbia Basin. We offer an annual Bursary Program for our Camp Team Members to apply for subsidized training related to outdoor education and professional development. In addition to these training opportunities, Columbia Outdoor School provides training in HIGH FIVE Principals of Healthy Childhood Development and Assistant Challenge Course Level Two through Adventureworks! Our daily rates are highly competitive and can be found in each job description above.

Columbia Outdoor School is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.