Camp La Sierra Student Bio-Camp Counselor Su

Position Summary

The Biology Department needs student Counselors (instructors) for the Camp La Sierra Experience, a joint Early Learning Opportunity Experience for students in the Riverside Unified School District, Alvord Unified School District, and the local community in cooperation with La Sierra University School of Education and various participating departments across the campus.

Bio-Camp Counselors guide small groups of campers through hands‑on learning activities focused on life sciences. Campers rotate through two science‑focused sessions each day, led or facilitated by the Counselors.

The Bio‑Camp runs Monday through Thursday. Times for Community in week 1 are about 9 AM to Noon
. RUSD students (session weeks 1‑4) and AUSD (session weeks 5‑6) run from approximately 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
. Each camper group attends a 4‑day session
, with a new group starting each week. The first week of camp begins on June 15
.

Grades served:

• Grades 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 (Junior & Senior High School) week 1 in the mornings
• Grades 7 & 8 (Junior High School) week 1 in the afternoons
• Grades 4, 5 & 6 (Elementary School) weeks 2‑4 in the afternoons
• Grades 4, 5 & 6 (Elementary School) week 5 in the afternoon
• Grades 7 & 8 (Junior High School) week 6 in the afternoon

Time commitment is up to 6 hours per day when including prep and cleanup.

Experiences will include some lab skills and observations, microscope use, and possible live plant and animal experiences pending availability of the specimens. Some outdoor experiences for “field” observations and/or collection are planned as well as a visit to the World Museum of Natural History.

Wage Range
: $17.00 – $17.50