Become an Environmental Educator
What is the BEE Program?
This is Thorne's Teen Volunteer Program that gives youth the opportunity to develop leadership skills, gain hands-on experience working with children, earn volunteer hours, and become part of a community dedicated to connecting kids with nature.
Whether you're interested in education, environmental stewardship, or simply giving back, this program helps you grow as a leader while making a meaningful impact.
Why Join the Be an Environmental Educator (BEE) Program?
Practice communication, teamwork, responsibility and decision-making
Receive valuable service hours while gaining real-world experience
Help younger campers build confidence, curiosity and a lifelong connection to nature
Spend your summer outdoors alongside passionate staff and fellow teen volunteers
Strengthen college, scholarship, and job applications with meaningful leadership experience
Details
LOCATION
Lafayette Nature Center
300 Old Laramie Trail E, Lafayette, CO 80026
HOURS
Monday-Friday
8:45 am-3:15 pm
PRICE
Free!
AGES
12-18 years old
FAQ
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Training is May 24th-25th from 8:30am-2:00pm. Please bring a lunch and anything you may need for the day! This training is recommended for anyone volunteering each summer.
Please reach out to volunteers@thornenature.org if you cannot attend.
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Click here to create an account and register for the weeks you want to volunteer. If all of the spots are full for the week you want, join the waitlist and we will try to accommodate additional volunteers.
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If you volunteered last year with us, we would love you to come back!
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This is a great way to get hands-on experience working with Thorne instructors and supporting the campers. There is a training before camp that we expect volunteers to attend before working with campers.
If you are interested in our Outdoor Leaders in Training camp, click here!
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Yes! This is a great next step if you are still interested in being involved with Thorne after OLIT and want to continue practicing your leadership skills with children.
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Yes! This is a great way to accumulate volunteer hours for school.
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The BEE Program is intended for 12-18 year olds. If you are 18+, we welcome you to check out our paid job opportunities here!
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Questions?
Choosing a camp comes with plenty of questions. If anything comes up as you explore our programs, please reach out to us at 303.499.3647 ext. 120 or camp@thornenature.org.