Camp Canada Counsellor Programme

This volunteer programme is based in three locations in the vast and stunning country of Canada. Whether you choose to spend your time in the world famous Whistler area, the buzzing metropolis of Vancouver or the beautiful traditional city of London, Ontario, you will find fun and fulfilment working in these prestigious international camps.

As a camp counsellor, you will have the opportunity to interact with a lively group of children eager for new experiences as well as having plenty of time off to make the most of your incredible location.

Project Age Limit
Minimum 18 years, maximum decided on potential participants’ health.

Visa Requirements
Participants must be in university, graduated from university in the last 12 months or going to university in the next 12 months to qualify for the working visa to Canada.

The Camp Programme
This programme gives you the chance to spend time in one of three stunning Canadian locations whilst contributing your energies to the running of some of the most popular, respected and well-run activity camps in Canada.

You will be helping to look after the young campers, supporting them in their day-to-day lives and leading a range of adventure activities. As a camp mentor, you will find yourself being looked up to as a role model by the children who will rely on you to direct and take care of them while they are away from home, learning a new language, new skills and making friends.

The project offers so many benefits to volunteers, which makes the positions highly sought after. If you are lucky enough to secure a place, you will reap a host of benefits, including volunteer experience with children.

Whistler, Vancouver and Ontario Camps
The camps in Whistler and Vancouver focus on sports, skills and interests that you, as the counsellor, bring to camp. Past activities have included arts and crafts, football, volleyball, basketball, swimming and running.

The camp in London, Ontario is focused on horseback riding and tennis. Counsellors will not lead these activities unless they are experts in these fields.

Additionally there is an Adventure Camp in Whistler that consists of 13-17 year old English or non-English speakers. Counsellors will be responsible for leading Extreme Sport activities such as kayaking, rock climbing, wilderness hikes and camping, mountain biking, etc. Great for outdoor enthusiasts!

We are looking for camp counsellors with the following qualities:

• Experience working with or supervising children
• Standard first aid and CPR certification
• A lively and energetic personality
• A proven ability to work effectively under pressure and as part of a team
• Previous activities experience
• Good knowledge of the English Language
• Relevant Degree or equivalent
• Clean Current Driving License
• Good interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of the rules of sports or an aptitude for arts and crafts, dance or drama
• Second language (preferred but not essential)

As a camp counsellor you will be participating in the following duties: 

• Becoming fully familiar with campus location, buildings, procedures, duties and staff manual
• Attending an induction at the camp prior to the course starting.
• Ensure that all rules, procedures and directives are understood and adhered to in full
• Assist in setting up course in situ from three days in advance of students’ arrivals including unpacking, distribution and storage of course materials
• Supervise and monitor closely the safety and wellbeing of an assigned group of students
• Initiate and set up sports, games and other programmed activities as required by the coordinators
• Supervise, referee, lead and participate in activities as required
• Escort students to and from airports on transfers
• Accompany and supervise students on excursions
• Help get students up in the mornings and at lights out in the evenings
• Maintain good order in the student residence
• Sit with and monitor a group at meal times
• Assist in the closing down of the course, repacking and stock checking
• Submit final Report at the end of the summer