NATURE DAY CAMP LEADERNumber of Positions: 5Employment Dates: June 3 – August 7, 2026; Monday – Friday, 8am-3:30pm; Thursdays 8am-4:30pm; *Additional hours as requiredSalary: $15.75-$16.00/hour; 35-40 hours/weekGENERAL DESCRIPTION/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Based at the Anita Purves Nature Center, Nature Day Camp Leaders plan and deliver daily programs from 8am-3pm for groups of children ranging in age from 6-12 years. (Nature Day campers are divided by age into groups of up to 12 children each). Leaders are trained and supervised by the Nature Camp Supervisor, Assistant Supervisor and the Environmental Public Program Coordinator. Nature Day Camp includes nine weeklong sessions and one half-week, each session focusing on different environmental themes. Weekly activities include nature hikes, hands-on exploration, active games, crafts, swim time, and field trips around Urbana-Champaign. Leaders are responsible for the safety of all campers, developing activity plans, meeting camp objectives, working within a budget, and communicating with parents.