Camp Wojtyla Backpacking Instructors
Overview
Camp Wojtyla Backpacking Instructors serve on a small team that takes groups of campers on extended backpacking trips in the Colorado Rocky Mountain wilderness. These backcountry expeditions cover wilderness travel and living, but at the core are steeped in faith-based growth and activities for the campers focused on the camp mission. Backpacking Instructors also serve with the wider counselor community on property during weeks when they are not in the backcountry. The Backpacking Instructor’s role at Camp Wojtyla includes both professionalism and proficiency, as well as counselor-style servant leadership. This commitment is similar to a ten-week mission trip during which staff grow spiritually and personally through incredible service and adventure. Instructors serve God first by placing prayer as a daily priority, and build His Kingdom by giving of their whole selves to the campers and staff community.
At a Glance
Dates: May 19th - August 4th, 2025
(optional set-up week May 10 - 17)
Open to experienced college students and recent graduates
Summer stipend provided
Backcountry Expedition Subjects: backcountry living and wilderness travel, adventure education, wilderness catechesis, Leave No Trace, wilderness first aid
More:
*apply under “Basecamp Counselor” and select “yes” for the last question (“do you want to be considered to be backpacking instructor?”)
>>>click to the right to scroll through a few photos from our previous backpacking staff experiences!