Students with a strong background in biology, zoology, psychobiology, or related fields should apply. Benefits ACS will arrange for housing intern housing. The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry has been operating science camps and adventures for more than 40 years and has gained a national reputation as a pioneer and innovator of educational and recreational programs. OMSI camps take place in a wide variety of settings throughout the West including residential camps, environmental learning centers, state and national parks as well as backcountry wilderness areas. OMSI camps develop skills and enthusiasm in young people that are needed for life-long learning, while instilling curiosity and respect for the natural world.
OMSI camps are science oriented with hands-on activities designed to be active, educational and fun.
Self-esteem, confidence, teamwork and friendships develop naturally where adventure and activity are balanced with quiet and reflective moments. Counselors are primarily college students who have both experience and interest in working with children. OMSI is looking for colleges students with effective communication skills, basic knowledge of outdoor leadership skills, basic knowledge of natural science field instruction, and working knowledge of child management. Hancock offers summer natural science camps for kids 8-18. The focus of instruction at Hancock is an inter-disciplinary program of paleontology, geology, ecology, botany, zoology, archaeology, ornithology, and astronomy.