Ketcha Outdoors

We're #hiring a new Camp Nurse in Scarborough, Maine. Apply today or share this post with your network.

Ketcha Outdoors is looking for an awesome Camp Nurse and Camper Support Specialist to join our team for Summer 2025! If you love working with kids, being outside, and making a difference, this is your chance to spend the summer at camp! Camp Nurse – Help keep our campers safe and healthy while enjoying the best parts of summer camp! Camper Support Specialist – Provide guidance and support to help all campers have a fun, inclusive, and positive experience. Position Dates: June–August Location: Scarborough, ME Join our team and be part of an unforgettable summer! Apply today at Ketcha Outdoors or tag someone who’d be a great fit!

Our Farm and Forest Director Kailina Mills, EdD traveled to Augusta today with her team. By participating in this movement, our Ketcha Outdoors teachers are standing in solidarity with fellow educators, families, and childcare providers, emphasizing the essential role of early childhood education in community well-being. Their participation aligns with Ketcha Outdoors’ commitment to equitable access to nature-based learning and reinforces the importance of sustainable support for educators who nurture and inspire the next generation.

We're Hiring Teachers and Counselors for After-School and Summer Camp! Ketcha Outdoors operates many programs throughout the school year including after-school care, vacation camps, and preschool. Currently, we have these positions open: Preschool Teacher—Farm & Forest School Preschool Teachers will design and facilitate curriculum and activities that foster an intimate connection to the natural world and local community while helping children develop cognitively, physically, socially, and emotionally. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Substitute Teacher - We are always looking for high-quality substitute teachers for our Preschool and Pre-K programs.?No teaching credentials are required - just a love for kids, a passion for nature-based education, and a willingness to learn our educational approach and methods.?If interested, please email Kailina Mills at [email protected] After-School Counselor Part-time?and substitute positions are available in our after-school program which operates from 3:00-6:00 M-F.?Full-time hours are available whenever we have a school vacation camp.?To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to?[email protected].?? https://lnkd.in/eXwM2F79

Have you seen the Mariners play this year? Now is the best time to enjoy a game and support Ketcha Outdoors. Join us for a special celebration at the Maine Mariners game on March 23rd at 3 pm as we wish Beacon the Puffin a very Happy Birthday with his Mascot friends! Post-game, hit the ice for a fun open-skate session (bring your own skates). Best of all, every ticket purchased through our link supports Ketcha Outdoors. Get your tickets today for an afternoon of hockey, festivities, and giving back! PUCK DROPS at 3! Doors open at 2! ?https://lnkd.in/eEYuKbSN

Big news! This September 2025, Ketcha’s Farm & Forest Preschool is growing with a second classroom! That means even more young adventurers will have the opportunity to explore, play, and learn in the heart of nature—surrounded by farms, fields, and forests. By making environmental stewardship a natural part of their day, Ketcha Preschool helps young learners grow into thoughtful, responsible caretakers of the world around them. Our outdoor-based program fosters creativity, curiosity, and confidence through hands-on experiences in the natural world. ??????

We're #hiring a new Outdoor Preschool Teacher in Scarborough, Maine. Apply today or share this post with your network.

We're Hiring! Farm & Forest School Preschool Teachers?will design and facilitate curriculum and activities that support children in fostering an intimate connection to the natural world and local community while developing cognitively, physically, socially, and emotionally.?To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to?[email protected]. https://lnkd.in/eXwM2F79

Governor Mills' 2026-2027 biennial budget proposes significant cuts to childcare funding. Disappointingly, there is around $20 million in proposed cuts to childcare funding annually. The most significant cuts are to the Child Care Worker Salary Supplement program, which started during the pandemic. Last year, the Legislature made a crucial decision to double the program's funding, recognizing the value of childcare workers and their essential role in supporting families and businesses. Childcare workers, like the staff at our Ketcha Outdoors preschool and afterschool programs, are the workforce behind the workforce. Reverting to previous funding levels is a step backward that would diminish the support these educators need to stay in the field so that they can provide care to your children. We cannot afford to go back to inadequate funding — we must continue to invest in these essential workers for the future of our children and communities. What can you do to help keep this vital funding for childcare in the budget? Contact your State representative and tell them that you oppose the cuts to childcare funding that have been proposed in the budget. You can learn more about the proposed cuts and find a template of what to say or write to your representative by clicking the link in our bio. Link:? https://lnkd.in/ehTHqhD4

We're Hiring! Are you ready to lead transformative programs that inspire and empower youth? Ketcha Outdoors is seeking a dynamic Director of Youth and Camp Programs to oversee our Summer Day Camp, School-Year Vacation Camp, and farm programs. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in the great outdoors year-round. What You’ll Do: As the Director of Youth & Camp Programs, you will: Lead the development and implementation of engaging, nature-based education programs. Recruit, train, and mentor seasonal staff and volunteers. Build inclusive environments for campers, families, and staff to feel a true sense of belonging. Oversee the operations of summer camp, vacation camp, and farm programs, ensuring they meet state licensing and American Camp Association standards. Manage budgets, monitor program effectiveness, and ensure a high level of safety and quality across all programs. https://lnkd.in/eMp_RCXF