105 DeLong Road, Nauvoo, Alabama 35578
Email: maggie@campmcdowell.com

Experiential Environmental Education in a Residential Setting

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MEC Staff Positions Share our 1100+ acres of secluded forests, streams, waterfalls and canyons in northwest Alabama with groups of 12 students. Work with the students to foster in them a sense of community as well as an appreciation, understanding and responsibility for the environment. The students, mostly grades 4 - 8, come from a variety of backgrounds and visit out Center for 3 or 5 day programs. Teach hands-on classes in the out-of-doors, i.e., forest ecology, pond & stream, earth science, insects, water quality, map & compass, wildlife, Native American history, canoeing, low and high ropes. Adapt the established lesson plans to match your teaching style and strengths. Assist with program development. Lead recreation and evening programs twice a week such as fishing, field games, arts & crafts, campfire program, astronomy, and night hikes. In order to succeed in this position, you must have a demonstrated respect and affinity for children and a desire to help them learn and grow in an outdoor environment. The following characteristics are essential: enthusiasm, maturity, initiative, sense of humor, flexibility and team spirit. Instructors need to be familiar with the outdoors and environmental issues, have a college degree and possess certifications in CPR and First Aid. All employees undergo a background check. Arangements and Salary $250 per week + room and board. Positions run late February-May and late August-late November. Housing is in a newly renovated house. Single occupancy rooms, kitchen, living room, laundry and screened porch complete with rocking chairs. If interested, mail resume and references to Maggie Wade Johnston, Director, 105 DeLong Road, Nauvoo, AL 33578. For more information, call Maggie at (205) 387-1806.     Copyright © 2007 McDowell Environmental Center.  All rights reserved. Site designed by: People who love Camp!