Summer Naturalist

Summer Naturalist tendersglobal.net Wolf Ridge tendersglobal.net Summer 2026

Love teaching, learning, and being outside? Spend your summer sharing your passion for the outdoors as a Wolf Ridge Summer Naturalist! You’ll help create meaningful, hands-on learning experiences while building community in a beautiful Northwoods setting.

Dates: June 15–August 15, 2026
Pay: $350/week (paid biweekly)
Perks: Lodging included + meals when dining hall is open

What You’ll Do

• Teach high-quality, hands-on classes for all ages (adventure, ecology, sustainability, cultural history)
• Prepare and facilitate outdoor programming using experiential learning
• Serve as a welcoming point of contact for visiting groups
• Support camp operations (gear room, food prep, campfires, transportation, check-in/out, and more)
• Work as part of a collaborative, flexible team—and jump in where needed

Who You Are

• 18+ years old
• Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR certified by start date
• Comfortable teaching outdoors and assisting with high ropes courses and rock climbing
• Strong communicator, team player, and eager learner
• Interested in ecology, environmental education, and the North Woods ecosystem

If you’re excited about teaching outside, growing as an educator, and spending your summer in nature, Wolf Ridge is the place for you.

Apply now and turn your passion for the outdoors into an unforgettable summer!