Garden Apprentice Job at NC Camp

Camp Celo is a family-run summer camp for kids ages seven to twelve, located on a fully-operating family farm in western North Carolina. The kids experience the mountains and farm as part of a camp community that shares the Quaker values of simplicity, equality, care for the Earth, integrity, peace, and community. All food from our 1.5 acre garden goes directly to the camp kitchen to be prepared fresh for the campers and staff. The garden is a central part of the camp community and typically provides to the kitchen about 5,000 pounds of vegetables each summer. Visit us at www.campcelo.com for more information about our program.

Job Summary:

The Garden Apprentice is an integral part of the seasonal staff at Camp Celo. The Garden Apprentice(s) will work alongside the Garden Managers in all aspects of garden care and garden-related camp programming. Garden work include seeding, transplanting, weeding, soil care, bed preparation, pest and disease management, harvesting, record-keeping, and more. There will also be opportunities to work with and care for the livestock (cows, pigs, chickens, goats, and rabbits). During camp sessions (June 1- August 15), the Garden Apprentice will also assist Garden Managers and Counselors in hosting groups of campers through activities in the garden; some will be focused on a work task, and others will be fun, creative activities that take place in the garden. The Garden Apprentice position is designed to be an educational position to learn about farm management, agroecology, and leadership. This position is available to a single person or a couple.

Key Responsibilities:

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