General Requirements: Prospective applicants should have experience with children in a formal setting. Wilderness experience is also beneficial. CPR and First Aid certifications are required by the state of Colorado. Higher levels of certification (EMT, WFR, WFA, Lifeguarding, etc.) are beneficial as well. As stated in the individual job descriptions all staff must be at least 21 years of age, with the exception of the Assistant Counselors, the Assistant Wrangler and the Nanny, who must be at least 18 with one year of college completed. Creativity, enthusiasm, and a willingness to work long hours are required!

• Comprehensive staff training
• Wilderness First Aid certification
• Room/board/laundry
• 10 week employment period
• Seasonal salary
• Time off each week
• Mid-summer break
• Additional pay for relevant certifications

Thank you for your interest in working for Colvig Silver Camps during the summer of 2008. After viewing our website, you should have a good overview of CSC’s program and employment opportunities. This year the nurse, wranglers, cooks and expedition coordinator start on May 29, coordinators start on May 31, our staff week will start on June 4 and the last session of camp ends on August 10. If you would like to become a part of our summer family and have a significant positive influence on our campers’ lives, please view and print out our application packet. Although our information and application are now on line, we do enjoy speaking with prospective applicants. If you have any questions about what we have to offer for both campers and staff, or the hiring process, please feel free to call us at (800) 858-2850. We are more than happy to give you any additional information you should need. We look forward to hearing from energetic and enthusiastic people!

Thanks again for your interest,

Jack MaGill and Michael "Gus"Gustafson
Program Directors