Mission/General Info
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The application deadline is January 15. In order to be contacted for an interview, you need to have completed and turned in the following forms:
If you would like more information about Widjiwagan and our available positions, download the staff application booklet.
Widjiwagan Wilderness Trail Counselors are involved in all aspects of the program. Their primary responsibility is to lead summer campers on wilderness canoe and/or backpack trips ranging in length from five to 14 nights (for first year staff). Participation in mealtime activities, clean up, light maintenance, staff meetings and co-instruction are required. Other duties may also be assigned. Periodic involvement as a support staff member will be scheduled. 
Widjiwagan support staff are the "grease" of the in-camp program machinery. As noted above, there are a variety of support staff positions. Individuals need exposure to the general skills associated with their role, but should expect a variety of responsibilities, each associated with in-camp life. Permanent housing is provided for on-site staff throughout the summer. Please contact the Widji Administrative Office for a more detailed description of these positions.
Tom O’Rourke, Summer Program Director
phone: 651-238-4027
email: tom.orourke@ymcastpaul.org
Instructor Naturalists foster learning and development through a varied and exciting Environmental Education curriculum. Serving primarily youth in a vast outdoor classroom, staff have the opportunity to work with small groups and exercise their own creative style in developing a range of lesson plans. Responsibilities might include leading a variety of instructional hikes focusing on local ecology and navigation, leading team building exercises, giving larger group presentations, chaperoning a student cabin at night, and assisting with the cleaning and upkeep of the facility.
The intern's role is primarily that of a learner. The program allows interns to develop their own teaching style through observation and leading activities under the supervision of an Instructor Naturalist. Interns follow a teaching progression which will allow them to have more and more teaching responsibilities every week.
Karen Pick, Fall/Winter/Spring Program Director
phone: 218-365-2117
email: karen.pick@ymcastpaul.org
