The Application Process

Apogee is looking for bright, responsible, dynamic and fun individuals with a wide-range of experiences and leadership skills to lead summer outdoor adventure trips for students ages 11-18. Must be passionate about the outdoors and working with young people. Trips take place across the U.S. and Canada in New England, Quebec, Montana and the Pacific Northwest. Whether you're interested in working behind the scenes or in the field on one of our hiking, biking, or service adventures, there is no more exciting or inspiring way to spend your summer.

Hiring trip leaders and support staff for 2009. Must be at least 20 years old (19+ for support staff).

Leader Applications are available in PDF and WORD.

Please send your application and resume to:

Apogee Adventures
P.O. Box 505
Brunswick, ME 04011
Email: info@apogeeadventures.com

Application Deadline: February 28, 2009

We'll contact you when we receive your application. Interviews will be conducted in February and March.

The Summer in a Nutshell

Leader Training

All support staff and leaders are expected to arrive in Brunswick, Maine on Wednesday, June 17th.

You'll kick the summer off with a home cooked meal at Director's house and begin leader training on Thursday, June 17th.

Over the course of the next few days you'll get to know the directors, leaders, and support staff while enjoying a variety of seminars to help you prepare for a summer filled with challenge, fun, and adventure.

After a few days in Brunswick getting know the Apogee Community and preparing for your trips, you'll put what you've learned into practice and peddle up the coast or backpack Western Maine's Mountains with the other leaders for 5-6 days.

After the leader training trips you'll have a day to relax in Brunswick and prepare for your trips.

All trips will depart Saturday, June 27th.

Trips

Apogee Leaders will lead trips for students 11-18 years old for 1-6 weeks. Most first year leaders will lead 1-3 trips, but no one will lead for longer than 6 weeks. If leaders are assigned to more than one trip, they will have a few days in Brunswick to debrief and prepare for their next trip.

Reflection and Evals

After the trips end all of the leaders will report back to Brunswick to reflect on their summers, clean equipment, write student evaluations, update trip logistics, and enjoy a few days with the other leaders before heading home.

The summer concludes with a farewell dinner in early August.

Leader Insight

"Leading the Pacific Coast Trip was an incredible experience. Getting a chance to explore the West Coast with an amazing group of kids was an unbeatable way to spend the summer. They were able to teach me so much and I feel like I was able to connect with them in the same way. We all had an unforgettable summer, full of fun adventure and amazing experiences."

-Mike Lucibella, American University '08

FAQs

Where is leader training?
Brunswick, Maine

When does leader training start?
Wednesday, June 17th

When does the summer end?
Early August

Is food and housing provided during leader training, between trips, and after trips?
Yes.

Is transportation provided to Brunswick, Maine?
No.

Does Apogee provide equipment?
Apogee provides tents and panniers. There are also a limited number of bikes available for leaders.

What should I pack?
Apogee will provide you with a detailed packing list before the summer begins.

Can I store my belongings while I'm away from Brunswick?
Yes, there is a limited amount of space to store personal belongings while leaders are away.