KIDS for the BAY is an environmental education organization now in our 31st year of operation. To learn more about our mission, our impact and our award-winning programs, please visit our website at: www.kidsforthebay.org.
KIDS for the BAY (KftB) is now celebrating our 22nd year of Summer Camp, delivering a fun-filled summer of hands-on science and nature exploration in the unique environment of the San Francisco Bay Area. Camp includes science investigations, nature games, art activities, hiking explorations and more outdoor adventures. Campers learn to care for the natural environment and become environmental stewards. Team building activities help to develop a fun loving, connected and caring Summer Camp community of friends, scientists and environmentalists.
Camp sessions are one week long (Monday-Friday) between the hours of 8:30 am and 3:30 pm, and take place at various natural habitats around the Berkeley area, including Tilden Park, the Berkeley Marina and several other Berkeley park locations. Nature Club camp after care is offered daily from 3:30 – 5 pm.
Camp sessions are for Adventures Campers ages 5-7 and Explorers ages 8-11. Camp Rangers, ages 12 &13 help out with Adventures campers, and Leaders in Training/Interns ages 14 – 17 help out with the Explorers. Each week of camp is led and managed by Environmental Educators including year-round KftB Program Staff, Camp Leaders and Junior Camp Leaders. Our camper-to-staff ratio is 7-1, ensuring an enriching, safe, and positive camp experience.
Camp Leader Responsibilities
- Review camp curricula and prepare to teach activities (activities will also be modeled for you during training and during the first few weeks of camp)
- Lead hands-on nature, art, science, adventure, community-building and play activities
- Manage and teach groups of campers and attend to the individual needs of campers
- Supervise campers during snack, lunch, and free play times
- Maintain a safe, respectful, positive camp environment
- Maintain positive, professional communication at all times
- Provide guidance, leadership, and support to Junior Camp Leaders, Camp Interns and Camp Rangers
- Record daily camp highlights, pictures and quotes for the camp highlights newsletters.