About us: 

The Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies (BCWS) is the mountain campus of the Burgundy Farm Country Day School, a progressive school where priorities include diversity,  nature, and environmental sustainability. 

School Trips (Spring & Fall):

Grades 1-8 attend 3-day, overnight programs.  Groups of about 30 students are accompanied by teachers and parent chaperones who supervise free times and assist with bedtime and some kitchen duties.  BCWS interweaves hands-on nature, science, arts, and humanities. The program develops alongside the children, increasing challenges and skills each year.

Summer:

During the summer, we have three, two week sessions for campers age 11 - 15, one session for 8 - 10 year olds (one week long) and a weekend for adults of all ages.  During the summer program, staff teach workshops, supervise camper projects, lead afternoon activities, and help to run evening programs.  Each session involves several sleep out experiences.  Opportunities are available each session to be lead cook or assistant cook.

• Environmental educators teach classes, lead hikes, facilitate traditional camp activities, assist with some daily operations and facility upkeep, as well as guiding student work teams in some kitchen tasks
• A workweek is 5 days. Weeks vary, but there are half-day and full day chunks of free time between trips. Some set up and cleaning work will be required on days when students are not present.
• Staff participate in program design, set up and breakdown. With classes, workdays are ~7 a.m. to ~9 p.m., with breaks. Occasional duties later at night may include night walks or tenting sleep-outs. 
• Qualifications: Individuals with proven interests in education, field biology, and conservation, age 18+.
• Experience working with children ages 6-15 is ideal, and comfort working alongside adults is helpful. Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions and physically able to lead hikes and a few sleep-outs. 
• Wilderness First Aid and CPR are required.  Fees for this training will be reimbursed.  
• Lifeguard certification and/or experience with institutional kitchen operations are a plus.

Dates: Mid-April - Early November 2026

Compensation: Food and shared housing provided, $450-$500/week, depending on experience