Summer

The Park District of Oak Park is offering a summer internship program to students who are within the field of parks and recreation or a related area. It will be a comperhensive experience of district operations, and vary from 35-40 hours a week. Contact Peyton Rapier for more information. 

Carol Stream Park District is offering a paid internship oppurtunity for college students this summer. Hands-on education and exposure are included, and the internship will help a student get a well-rounded expierence in district operations. 

Oualifications:

- Student must be working towards a degree in Recreation, Leisure Studies, or a related field

-Minimum of 2 years of undergraduate required

-Strong communication and organizational skills

-Physical ability to lift up to 30 lbs

- Valid Illinois driver license

Located in Breckenridge, CO, Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center is looking for summer 2025 interns! Since 1976, BOEC has been providing life-changing outdoor learning experiences for people of all abilities, offering a sense of freedom to those who may be excluded from outdoor activities due to a disability or special need.

Chicago Ridge Park District is looking for a part-time summer intern to help with programming. This position will allow training in the recreation field. For more information, click the flyer attached or reach out to the contact listed. 

Northbrook Park District has many exciiting summer 2024 employment oppurtunities for college students. Lead activities, build up leadership skills, paid CPR/first aid training, flexible hours, and many other benefits! Pay ranges between $15-$17. See the flyer attached for more details!

The Streamwood Park District is currently looking for a person to fufill a 12-week (May 20th-August 9th, Monday through Friday) summer internship. The intern will be responsible for helping with recreation programming, athletics, recreation services, special events, summer camp coordination, and facility rentals. Also they will be engaging with the Marketing, Parks, Human Resources, and Administration departments.  There will be occasional evening and weekend responsibilities. 

Easterseals Central Illinois' Timber Pointe Outdoor Center is looking for summer staff to support campers with a wide variety of disabilities and life-altering illnesses.

 North Country Camps (Camp Lincoln for boys and Camp Whippoorwill for girls) are located in New York’s Adirondac

Camp Caribou is a boys overnight camp in Winslow, Maine. They offer instruction in a wide variety of land and water sports to boys aged 7-15 and are currently seeking Canoe / Kayak Instructors, Climbing Coaches, and Wilderness Trip Leaders for the upcoming summer.