Farm Camp Counselor

Wolfe's Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment

Recruitment began on December 17, 2025

and the job listing Expires on January 17, 2026

Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment is building an ecologically and economically resilient food system in the Northeast through regenerative agriculture. Based on a diversified, organic farm of over 600 conserved acres on the coast of Maine, our nonprofit works to accelerate food systems change through public education, farmer training and market development, and agricultural research and innovation. With its demonstration farm, oceanfront campground, wooded trails, and historic buildings, our vibrant campus serves as a unique hub for education and exploration.

At Farm Camp, kids engage in hands‑on learning that immerses them in sustainable agriculture and the environment. From caring for livestock, tending (and tasting) what is in our gardens, and exploring our surrounding ecosystems, campers fill their days with discovery. We believe that Farm Camp is a place where kids have fun in nature, with food, and with animals. Studies have shown that joyful experiences outside as children correlate with increased future environmental stewardship.

Early experience in an agricultural setting may also lead to better understanding of food origins and connections with farms, as well as more informed eaters and consumers. Our goal is to provide these opportunities while emphasizing play, exploration, and farm‑based activities. Each year, we host hundreds of campers ages 4 to 15 from the local community and out‑of‑state. The Farm Camp season runs for 10 weeks from June 15 to August 21, 2026

The responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully. If you do not fit this description perfectly but believe that you would be a good fit for this position, please do not hesitate to reach out with questions or apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Farm Camp Counselors will be responsible for the following:

• Co‑lead one of the following age groups:
  Buds (age
  4), Peapods (age
  5), Sprouts (ages 6‑7), Seedlings (ages 8‑9), or Farm Kids (ages 10‑11)
  • Note:
    
    Campers over 12 participate in a different program called Farmward Bound/C.H.E.F
• Lead farm‑based education activities, providing appropriate structure and supervision
  • Activities are hands‑on and inquiry‑based and include daily farm chores, gardening, soil science, cooking, and wool crafts – these can be taken from existing curriculum or created and implemented by staff
• Create and lead activities based on interests and experiences for mixed age groups during afternoon “Choice Time”
  • See copy of the general schedule here
• Communicate daily updates and concerns regarding camp or campers to the Farm Camp Leadership Team
• Connect with parents and caregivers with updates, positive feedback, answering general questions, and providing behavioral notes as required
• Implement all camp policies, rules, and expectations that help foster an environment of mutual respect, safety, support, and engagement for all campers
• Act as a role model and support for Junior Counselors
• Participate in staff training, weekly staff meetings, and miscellaneous duties that contribute to day‑to‑day operations including set up and clean up of all daily supplies, equipment, and spaces
• Provide and document basic first aid to campers according to camp policy and level of training
• Co‑leading one hour of Before Care and one hour of After Care on an every other week schedule

• Experience:
  • Working with youth, especially in an experiential or outdoor setting
  • Leading any of the following activities: arts and crafts, nature exploration, cooking, livestock/garden/science‑based activities
  • Training in and/or knowledge of any of the following: sustainable agriculture, farming, environmental science, gardening, livestock, or culinary arts
• Skills:
  • Create, plan, and lead summer camp activities that are age‑appropriate, engaging, and fun
  • Build…