Who we are
Welcome to Bold Earth Adventures and ARCC Programs! For more than a combined 90 years we have served tens of thousands of families through our adventure and travel programs. Bold Earth and ARCC are sister organizations united by a shared mission: creating transformative travel experiences for young people. While each program has its own identity, program style, and community, we operate as one team behind the scenes. Our small-group trips provide the perfect summer setting for teens to practice leadership, form lasting friendships, and find the fun in leaping outside their comfort zone. We believe in the power of adventure to spark personal growth, and the best adventures are the ones you take alongside friends and leaders you trust. On our adventures, teens participate in purpose-driven global immersion rooted in service, education, and impact. We inspire teens to be bold, be kind, and be themselves. 

ARCC Programs are rooted in adventure, service, cultural immersion, and meaningful learning, so students become thoughtful, ethical global citizens. Bold Earth Adventures offers high-energy outdoor adventure, personal challenge, and big fun, with growth happening through the experience itself. Both are built on adventure, connection, community, growth, active participation, and fun, and both are tech-free.

The role
As a Trip Leader, you and 1-2 co-leaders will guide a group of 13-18 students ages 13-18 through a 12-21 day program, from backpacking and rafting to service learning and cultural immersion. Most leaders work 1-3 trips per summer. You’ll set the culture of the group: a fun, safe, and supportive environment where every student can stretch toward goals that fit their abilities.

What you’ll do

• Foster positive group dynamics and facilitate games, activities, and initiatives
• Mentor students as they build confidence, teamwork, and leadership
• Oversee activities run by professional outfitters
• Teach natural and cultural history relevant to your location
• Applicable curriculum for service-learning and focus programs, and support community service projects
• Run camp life with students: cooking, navigation, tent setup, and maintenance
• Manage travel logistics, keep a daily trip log, and help students keep a trip blog
• Keep office staff updated and make sound decisions that affect the program’s outcome
• Uphold the tech-free experience in a positive, encouraging way

What we’re looking for

• Minimum 21 years of age by June 17, 2027
• Full availability June 17 – August 8, 2027
• Enthusiasm for working with teens and strong experience leading groups
• A positive, kind, authentic role model
• Readiness for physically and mentally demanding days
• High energy, and good judgment/decision-making skills
• Current certification in Wilderness First Responder (WFR), EMT, or WEMT by departure date of your program
• Current driver’s license and clean driving record
• Clean background check
• Applicants must be authorized to work legally in the United States
• Helpful but not required: experience with backpacking, rafting, rock climbing, surfing, snorkeling, SCUBA, sea kayaking, canyoneering, via ferrata, service projects, or cultural exchange