Opportunity to Run or Co-Lead an Established Nature-Based Camp in Concord, NH

Concord Parks & Recreation is seeking an enthusiastic, nature-loving educator to lead (or co-lead) its long-running Summer Nature Camp programs based out of Merrimack Lodge in White Park. This beloved camp has a strong community following and a history of offering high-quality outdoor learning experiences for kids in downtown Concord.

We’re looking for someone excited to bring creativity, energy, and environmental passion to this well-established program!

About the Camps

Nature Camp (ages 5–8)
Camp Wild (ages 9–12)

  • Historically offered as 8 total weeks (4 weeks for each age group)

  • Runs July through early/mid-August

  • Daily schedule approximately 9:00 AM–3:00 or 4:00 PM, with set-up/take-down time included

  • Max 12 campers per week

  • High school counselor provided by Parks & Rec

  • Merrimack Lodge offers air-conditioning, ample activity space, storage, and access to the splash pad

  • $30/hr pay rate (last summer’s rate; final compensation set by Parks & Rec)

  • Weekly supply budget provided (brand-new insect nets already available!)

  • Access to buses for field trips, including swimming at local pools or longer outings to natural areas like Rattlesnake Mountain, area rivers, or other outdoor destinations

Why This Camp Matters

This program has a dedicated group of families and children who deeply value its hands-on, nature-rich learning. Concord Parks & Recreation is committed to keeping it running and will support the instructor with staffing, logistics, facilities, and transportation.

This is an excellent opportunity to:

  • Shape and grow an existing camp community

  • Lead creative outdoor learning in an urban park setting

  • Bring your naturalist skills, environmental education background, or camp leadership experience to life

  • Potentially collaborate or share weeks with another educator

The outgoing instructor may also be available to run two weeks of Camp Wild and is happy to provide planning support for anyone stepping into the role.

Who We’re Looking For

  • Environmental educators, naturalists, camp leaders, classroom teachers, outdoor educators, or graduate students in related fields

  • Someone who enjoys working with children and spending days outdoors

  • A creative, organized, flexible, and energetic leader

  • Individuals OR pairs/teams interested in splitting the 8-week commitment are welcome

  • Must be comfortable planning and leading outdoor activities, field trips, and nature-based exploration

Interested? Know Someone Who Is?

Please reach out!
Email: livingwaternature@gmail.com

Feel free to share this opportunity widely — we want this fantastic community program to continue thriving!