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Work at a Canadian Summer Camp

Exciting Job Opportunities

As a ‘Newcomer to Canada’, you might not be familiar with the tradition of summer camps. Many families in Canada send their children to summer camps so they can participate in new activities, make new friends and experience the outdoors. For many children, going to camp is an absolute highlight of their childhood. There are many different types of camps catering for different demographics, interests and needs of children.

The camps need lots of staff over the summer and often hire many international counselors to help out with different tasks as well as lead activities. If you are interested in becoming an integral part of a camp community, make new experiences and get to know a Canadian tradition, then working at a summer camp might be a great option for you.

Initiative for Ukrainian Newcomers to Canada

This is an initiative by Camp Canada together with the office of the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship of the Canadian Government in support of Newcomers to Canada from the Ukraine.

Camp Canada has waived all fees associated with the recruitment and efforts which are usually associated with this program.

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Це є ініціатива від Camp Canada спільно з міністерством імміграції, біженців та громадянства Канади на підтримку вимушених переселенців з України.

Команда Camp Canada скасувала всі збори, пов’язані із працевлаштуванням та послугами, що необхідні для участі у програмі.

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Support Worker

Camps need lots of help in the operations and service departments to ensure camps run smoothly. If you have experience in working in a kitchen, with housekeeping or maintenance, there are plenty of jobs for you. You will be a key part in the camp community and live on site in a beautiful setting.

Dates: These jobs start in May or June and end in August, September or October.

Level of English: Only basic level required.

Camp Counsellor

If you've got all-around skills, and want to work with a group of kids at camp, you'll be a good fit as a camp counsellor. These roles require no qualifications - your main responsibility will be leading a small group of campers throughout all their summer activities.

If you're looking for a hands-on, personalized experience, this is the role for you. Your campers will look up to and rely on you - making you a key member of your camp's success. Being a camp counsellor is a great way to develop leadership skills. You'll be relied upon to take charge, but you'll also be able to rely on the other counsellors at camp - and help make this summer one to remember. Make sure to list any skills or hobbies on your application. You'll mainly lead your group of campers, but you'll also be able to help lead in various activities as you go throughout your day.

Dates: These jobs start in June and finish by the end of August.

Levels of English: strong.

Important information

Here are some important factors to consider:

Camp locations are usually in rural settings
You will work six days a week with one day off per week
You will be living and working in a community setting
You will usually stay on camp unless it is your day off
You won't need a car
Room and board is provided
You will make friends and develop relationships with Canadians and people from around the world
It's a great opportunity to improve your English
You must be minimum 18 years old