Counsellor – CEO
A CEO Counsellor's role is to journey alongside our CEO guests as they walk through and experience our 4 week long leadership program. Counsellors live in the CEO Lodge with the guests and eat all meals with the group. They are also responsible for meeting with their guests one to one, planning and participating in evening programs, and facilitating small group Convo Café conversations. This role is all about building deep connections, so you’ll spend more time with your guests than any other counselling role at Muskoka Woods. Ideally, CEO Counsellors will be available during the following year to attend follow up events. read more
Exceptionalities Program Director
At Muskoka Woods, we welcome a diverse range of guests and strive to create a safe, fun environment that builds confidence. The Exceptionality Program allows children and youth with special needs (including Autism Spectrum Disorder) to experience camp with the support they need for a successful week. We provide tailored assistance for each child’s physical, intellectual, social, or behavioural needs and integrate them into camp programming to the extent possible and where appropriate, with guidance from our exceptionalities team. The main role of the Exceptionality Director is coordinating and overseeing the Exceptionality Program. The Exceptionality Director is responsible for collaborating with their team to ensure that the exceptionality guests are supported and cared for. They will lead and support their Section Head and counsellors, offering training, support, and feedback. Their day-to-day consists of checking-in with their counsellors and guests, as well as managing volunteers. They are the go-to person for solving any challenges and connecting with parents and staff to ensure every guest's needs are met. At times, the Exceptionality Director may have to step in for one of their team members to provide one-on-one support for a guest. read more
Exceptionalities Section Head
At Muskoka Woods, we welcome a diverse range of guests and strive to create a safe, fun environment that builds confidence. The Exceptionality Program allows children and youth with special needs (including Autism Spectrum Disorder) to experience camp with the support they need for a successful week. We provide tailored assistance for each child’s physical, intellectual, social, or behavioural needs and integrate them into camp programming to the extent possible and appropriate, with guidance from our exceptionalities team. The Exceptionality Section Head's role is to ensure that our exceptionality guests are supported and cared for. The Section Head assists the Exceptionality Director in ensuring the best experience for each guest, solving any challenges and connecting with parents and staff to ensure every guest's needs are met. They will lead and support their counsellors, offering training, support, and feedback. They are also responsible for weekly staff assignments and schedules. At times, the Exceptionality Section Head may have to step in for one of their team members to provide one-on-one support for a guest. read more
Counsellor – Exceptionality
At Muskoka Woods, we welcome a diverse range of guests and strive to create a safe, fun environment that builds confidence. The Exceptionality Program allows children and youth with special needs (including Autism Spectrum Disorder) to experience camp with the support they need for a successful week. We provide tailored assistance for each child’s physical, intellectual, social, or behavioural needs and integrate them into camp programming to the extent possible and appropriate, with guidance from our exceptionalities team. The job of an Exceptionality Counsellor is to support and connect with our exceptionality guests. Exceptionality Counsellors provide care to assigned guests through check-ins and one-on-one support, ensuring our guests' needs are not just met, but exceeded. That means being actively involved in their day - joining in on activities, offering encouragement, and lending a hand to our guests for their specific needs. Depending on the number of exceptionality guests on site, they may also be asked to help with other camp responsibilities which changes their weekly schedule. Flexibility and a team mindset are essential! read more
Arts & Athletic Director
Arts & Athletic Directors are responsible for overseeing their assigned activity areas while championing our Customer Service standards of Safety, Detail, Sizzle and Development. They lead their Area Heads, providing training, coaching, and feedback. Arts & Athletic Directors are responsible for tasks including guidebook creation/updating, planning activities, managing equipment and facilities, sorting staff issues, and problem solving issues that come up throughout the day. Arts & Athletics Directors lead and participate in daily and weekly meetings and support the team as required. read more
Arts & Athletics Director – Administrator
Arts & Athletic Directors are responsible for overseeing their assigned activity areas while championing our Customer Service standards of Safety, Detail, Sizzle and Development. The Administrator will specifically handle financial, medical, and logistical administration for Arts & Athletics. They lead their Area Heads, providing training, coaching, and feedback alongside their administrative tasks. This Director's day-to-day includes planning activities, managing equipment and facilities, sorting staff issues, and problem solving issues that come up throughout the day. Arts & Athletics Directors lead and participate in daily and weekly meetings and support the team as required. read more
Area Head – Arts
Area Heads are in charge of overseeing the activities in their area, making sure it is safe, fun, and a space where guests can develop their skills! The Arts Area Head oversees Arts & Crafts, Creative Arts, Screen Printing, Photography, and Coding (activities subject to change). They lead and support their team of instructors, handling training, coaching, and providing feedback. They are responsible for managing all equipment for their area, writing and updating lesson plans, dealing with guest issues, and of course providing top notch customer service. A day in the life looks like running activities from 9am to noon and 2pm to 5pm, with daily team meetings and setup/cleanup at the start and end of each day. Heads up: Area Heads will be responsible for helping lead and execute our weekend stayover program. This will include overseeing instructors at activities, work projects and helping to lead evening program. Area Heads will also be assigned to be a Transportation Bus Captain at least once throughout the summer. read more
Area Head – Boathouse
Area Heads are in charge of overseeing the activities in their area, making sure it is safe, fun, and a space where guests can develop their skills! The Boathouse Area Head's assigned activities are as follows: Waterskiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, and Tubing. They lead and support their team of instructors, handling training, coaching, and providing feedback. read more
Area Head – Swim Beach
Area Heads are in charge of overseeing the activities in their area, making sure it is safe, fun, and a space where guests can develop their skills! The Swim Beach Area Head is responsible for all swimming activities at the swim beach including weekly swim tests, free swim, the Wibit and the Blob. They lead and support their team of lifeguards, handling training, coaching, and providing feedback. They are responsible for managing all equipment for their area, writing and updating lesson plans, dealing with guest issues, and of course providing top notch customer service. A day in the life looks like shifts between 9am to 7pm to cover the activity hours as well as the Wibit Pass over lunch and dinner, with daily team meetings and setup/cleanup at the start and end of each day. Heads up: Area Heads will be responsible for helping lead and execute our weekend stayover program. This will include overseeing instructors at activities, work projects and helping to lead evening program. Area Heads will also be assigned to be a Transportation Bus Captain at least once throughout the summer. read more
Area Head – Culinary Arts
Area Heads are in charge of overseeing the activities in their area, making sure it is safe, fun, and a space where guests can develop their skills! The Culinary Arts Area Head's assigned areas are as follows: Baking, Cake Decorating, and Culinary. They lead and support their team of instructors, handling training, coaching, and providing feedback. They are responsible for managing all equipment for their area, writing and updating lesson plans, dealing with guest issues, and of course providing top notch customer service. A day in the life looks like running activities from 9am to noon and 2pm to 5pm, with daily team meetings and setup/cleanup at the start and end of each day. Heads up: Area Heads will be responsible for helping lead and execute our weekend stayover program. This will include overseeing instructors at activities, work projects and helping to lead evening program. Area Heads will also be assigned to be a Transportation Bus Captain at least once throughout the summer. read more
Our Values
Lead
We inspire "Do something about it," leaders.
Accept
We welcome all youth from all backgrounds.
Protect
We provide safety physically, mentally, spiritually and socially.
Invite
We encourage youth to explore what they believe.
Challenge
We create environments that motivate people to excel.
Celebrate
We seize every moment to encourage and affirm the best of life.
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