Meet Our Fabulous Directors

  • CAMP CO-DIRECTOR

    Hi my name is Aly Bradley and I am so excited to be one of the new Bear Valley summer day camp Directors. I have been coming up to the area since I was 4 years old. I am now 22 and am a liberal studies major at Stan State. I have been a ski instructor for the past 8 years at Bear Valley in the cub club program. This past winter I had the chance to be DEVO coach as well. I have 5 years experience as a camp counselor as well as about 7 years experience as a camper. I have been a counselor at a residential summer camp for adults with severe disabilities and absolutely loved it. I have als I am so excited for this summer and to be able to bring my camp experience to Bear Valley.

  • My name is Sarah and I am so excited to be one of the new directors for Bear Valley Summer Camp! I have spent the last several summers as the Wilderness Director at Camp Augusta in Nevada City. My background includes organizing and guiding week-long backpacking, climbing, horsepacking and rafting trips for kids ages 12-17. When I am not working in the summer camp world, I am a professional ski patrol, where you may recognize me from! I am a certified Wilderness EMT, Leave No Trace instructor, lifeguard, AIARE level 1, and now a licensed blaster for avalanche control. I am passionate about introducing kids to backcountry recreation in a safe, intentional way that helps to foster a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors.

Job Opportunities

Do you enjoy playing outdoors, teaching kids and working on a team?

Current Positions Available:

Camp Counselors

*see job description and send a message to apply below.

Camp Counselor

  • We are currently seeking enthusiastic applicants for summer counselor positions. Part-time and full-time positions are available. Counselors are responsible for overseeing the care of children who participate in summer activities ranging from hiking to biking to rock climbing and beyond. Our counselors help to create a fun and safe environment for an adventurous summer of mountain sports, creative arts, team games, extreme fun with a focus on building social and recreational skills, and an emphasis on healthy lifestyle choices.

    Bear Valley is located on Highway 4 in Alpine County, California. Counselors should live in the local area, have the ability to find summer housing in Bear Valley, or have reliable and punctual transportation from home outside of Bear Valley.

    • Attend mandatory counselor training the week of June 12 - 16.

    • Be available for part or full-time work June 19 - August 11

    • Be available to participate in evening trainings irregularly throughout camp.

    • Be committed to working as a proactive, contributing member of a dynamic leadership team under the direction of the Camp Director and Assistant Director.

    • Experience in outdoor education and/or previous work with children; willingness to learn new outdoor skills and to share skills in which you already excel.

    • Helps to create a supportive, fun environment that stresses inclusion of each child.

    • Ability to follow safety protocols designed to insure daily camp success.

    • Positive role model to campers.

    • Ability to communicate well with parents, campers and the director.

    • Energetic, highly motivated individual with ability to follow directions.

    • Have fun and enjoy your stunning Sierra surroundings!

  • Hourly wage is $16-18/hr depending on experience.

Ready to Apply?

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to camp@bearvalleyparentsgroup.org