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Exciting and Rewarding Summer Job Opportunities!

Camp Towhee is now hiring for summer 2010!

Reasons to work with us:

  • Make a difference to a camper and have a blast doing it.
  • Although our focus is always on the campers, it helps that you’ll work with a great team of committed, mature individuals.  Camp Towhee staff are often in their early 20s and beyond…  Though we take this responsibility seriously, we still know how to have a great time!
  • A valuable reference from a well-respected children’s mental health centre.

2010 Camp Staff Dates

Pre-camp Training: Sunday, June 20 (4 p.m.) to Friday, July 2
Session 1: Saturday, July 3 to Saturday, July 24
Mid-camp Break: Saturday, July 24 to Wednesday, July 28 (noon)
Mid-camp Training and Preparation: Wednesday, July 28 to Friday, July 31
Session 2: Sunday, August 1 to Sunday, August 22
Post-camp Clean up & Closure: Sunday, August 22 to Tuesday, August 24 (noon)

What Job is Right for You?

Counsellors

Counsellors live with and take care of campers, helping them get along, bringing them to activities, going on a canoe trip with them and everything     else in between.  Each cabin has three counselors, who live in their own rooms within the cabin.

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Counsellor Supervisors

Wait for it…

They supervise the counsellors!  Each counsellor supervisor works with two      cabins   (approximately 12 campers and 6 staff).  Counsellor supervisors have a lot of experience with kids and assist with problem solving and behaviour management. They also maintain contact with camper’s families, when necessary.

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Camp-Wide Support Counsellors

Camp-Wide Support counsellors are “rovers” by trade.  They spend time with various cabins and in various program areas as needed and get to hang out with everyone.  They cover days off, hours off, sometimes go on canoe trips, and hang out with kids who might want a little extra staff time.

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Waterfront Program Leaders

Waterfront staff spend their days bumming around on the beach watching the seagulls breeze by, without a care in the world…

YEAH RIGHT!

They run programs for cabin groups, creating safe and fun activities for campers of all ages and swimming abilities.  Must have CURRENT NLS and previous lifeguarding experience.

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Waterfront Supervisor  

takes on extra waterfront responsibilities such as supervising waterfront staff, scheduling guard times and keeping track of the waterfront budget.    

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Therapeutic Arts Program Team

They run fun, process oriented arts programs for cabin groups.  The focus is on fun instead of painting the perfect picture or singing in key. This is a three-person team: One supervisor, one music programmer, and one other for the art program.

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Outtripping Program Leader (AKA – Tripper)

Get paid to canoe trip all summer!  Trippers lead about four 5-day trips per summer. Must have previous tripping experience and CURRENT Bronze Cross or higher (or willingness and ability to obtain before summer).

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In-Camp Outtripper

The in-camp outtripper helps run tripping programs in camp.  They also support trippers in their packing and un-packing.  They DON’T generally go on trip, although it’s not totally out of the question.  Strong Canoeing and Kayaking skills required, a Current Bronze Cross is strongly encouraged.

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Outtrip Supervisor

This position generally remains in camp, making sure all the trips run smoothly. Runs tripping-related programs.  Also responsible for equipment ordering, budgeting, scheduling trips and various other organizational tasks. Supervises trip staff.

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Excel Program Leader

Take a cabin group through the progression of team challenges, initiatives, low ropes and high ropes over the course of the 3-week session. Develop adventure programming that helps campers work on interpersonal skills like communication or turn-taking.Ropes Course Instructor certification, or equivalent experience strongly preferred.

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Excel Supervisor

Leads programs alongside excel team members, but additional responsibilities include: staff supervision, overseeing equipment inspections, scheduling.  Must have experience working in high ropes courses. Must have Ropes Course Instructor Level 2 or equivalent, or the ability to obtain it before camp.

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Camp-Wide Support Supervisor

Plans, organizes and facilitates all the zany, wacky and fun activities that campers and staff participate in together or in groups, such as; interest clubs, evening programs, theme days, and day trips. Provides support and direction to the Camp-Wide Support Counsellors.

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Health Centre Supervisor

Look after all of the various health needs of our campers. From attending to the daily cuts and scrapes, to administering medication, to educating campers and staff on their health and wellness. The Health Centre Supervisor is a skilled Registered Nurse with camp experience and supervision experience. He or she provides much needed TLC and support to all.

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Health Centre Assistant

Support the Health Centre Supervisor in providing First Aid and triage care to our campers. Present education on illness and injury prevention. The Health Centre Assistant is a student nurse or advanced first aider with camp experience.

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Maintenance

Help keep camp running smoothly!  Duties include some cleaning, garbage disposal, fixing stuff and building stuff.  A fun job for a handyguy or gal… Must be physically fit and able to lift some heavy things.

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Office Support Staff

Keep Nicola and Trish organized in the office!  Answer phones, some filing, photocopying and book-keeping.  Opportunities to get involved with campers in the evening. Office support is a great opportunity for those with a background in administration, who are interested in improving these skills while working in a kid-focussed environment.

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"You’re in good company at Camp Towhee. Many of our staff have gone on to successful careers as teachers, social workers, CYWs, psychologists, camping professionals, and much, much more."
 

Camp Towhee is an Accredited Member of the
Ontario Camps Association. Integra is accredited by Children’s Mental Health Ontario.
www.integra.on.ca

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