Discovery Creek Children's Museum of Washington is committed to helping all children experience, appreciate, and become stewards of the natural environment. This mission is achieved by: Providing a national model for environmental education that emerges from the Museum's programs in the Washington, DC area. Using natural and historic settings to create a living laboratory of science, history, and art exploration. Building strong connections with children, families, and schools, particularly in underserved areas. Providing immersion exhibitions, outdoor experiences, and innovative, interactive programming. Offering instructional resources for teachers. Forging alliances with other scientific, educational, and environmental organizations.

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To apply for any of the positions listed below, please send resume and cover letter to npiro@discoverycreek.org. In cover letter, please specify the internship you which are applying. Backgrounds checks are required. No phone calls please. Discovery Creek: Summer Camp Internships Education: Minimum - High School diploma Positions Available: 16 Camp Training: June 2- June 14 Camp Sessions: June 16 – August 22, 2008 Position closes: March 9, 2008 Description: Camps for children ages 4 to 12. Weekdays, 8 AM to 4 PM Interns facilitate summer nature camp programs at Discovery Creek’s site in Glen Echo, Maryland, Vienna, Virginia or Washington, DC. Interns teach camp activities, create/modify camp programs, and handle and care for the animals in the Museum’s collection. Experience working with young children, basic knowledge of science, and a high level of creativity and energy are recommended. Outdoor/environmental/science education backgrounds are a plus but not a necessity. For all Internships: Some evening work may be required May be required to lift moderately heavy objects Prepare to work outside in a variety of weather conditions