Trail  Blazers is a youth development organization for young people in New York and New Jersey. Each  summer, over 400 children attend Trail Blazers' core program, the Outdoor Experiential Education Adventure, a sleep away and day camp program.  Since 1887, Trail Blazers has sponsored children to take part in these outdoor adventures where learning happens experientially.

Now Trail Blazers is hiring for summer 2016

Trail Blazers best staff member:

• Possess a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of children.
• Have an appreciation of and interest in the natural world.
• Have previous experience working with children, particularly children from the inner city.
• Possess very high levels of enthusiasm, leadership, and patience.
• Have obtained, or are pursuing, a degree in education, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, environmental education, outdoor education, or social work.
• Are willing and able to facilitate children's growth in a challenging, rustic environment.
• Have previous experience, even if informal, with backpacking, camping, hiking, or other adventure-based activities.
• Are at least 19 years old and have had at least one year of post-high school experience.

Read more about what it takes to be a successful TBC counselor.

Available positions

Below is an abbreviated list of positions available.

• Group Leaders (Counselors)
• Enablers (Head Counselors)
• Waterfront Staff
• Program and Area Specialists
• Operational Support 

Learn more about these positions.

Apply now

Qualified candidates will be contacted for an in-person or skype interview.

Total summer compensation for domestic staff begins at $2000.  Specialist salaries vary and are based on position.  All positions include room and board.

Please contact Trail  Blazers directly with questions about this program.