

NATURE
CAMP
Youth
Leadership
The North Alabama Zoological Society offers Nature Camps in Harvest, AL. Each camp has a slightly different ages, themes and schedule. It takes teamwork, flexibility, and clear roles to run the Nature Camps successfully. Please sign up below to be considered for Youth Camp Counselor.
2022 Summer Camps will be held at
14185 Lipscomb Rd, Harvest AL
Feel free to email education@nalzs.org for more information.
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Volunteer Job Description:
Nature Youth Camp Counselors(YCC) will lead each camp group and hold primary responsibility for the safety of their group. They will be the lead on teaching curriculum, setting behavior expectations, and
monitoring transition times during the camp day. Some YCC's will be over groups of children, some will assist the staff.
Volunteers should have:
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The ability and comfortability to work outside and be able to hike 3 miles with a 20lb pack on.
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Knowledge of the subject matter (biological sciences) and a willingness to attend training.
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The ability to share decision-making and responsibilities with campers.
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The willingness to maintain relationships with campers and parents.
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Enthusiasm, patience, understanding and dynamic personality
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Have experience with children (other than siblings)
Recommended ages of counselors: Students age 15+ and entering 10th, 11th, and 12th grade in High School or Collegiate Undergraduates. (NALZS may consider a younger applicant for a Jr. Camp Leadership position, at it's discretion.)