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Summer Camp Jobs – Work at Muskoka Woods
Muskoka Woods offers Summer Camp employment opportunities with start dates in May, June, July and August. Successful applicants are those who are looking to develop new skills, grow in their faith, serve our guests and have fun!
Human Resources Intern
The HR Intern plays a key role by assisting the HR Team with a variety of administrative and staff-focused tasks. This includes managing course enrollments, name tags, time-off tracking, Growth Rings preparation, and seasonal administrative projects. The HR Intern also supports the Summer Volunteer Program through interviews, reference checks, and arrival coordination, and helps facilitate smooth staff arrivals and departures. In addition, they assist with navigating low-level staff issues as directed and provide office coverage, including one evening on-call each week with support from a full-time HR team member. Through their work, the HR Intern helps create a positive and well-supported environment for all Muskoka Woods staff. read more
Counsellor – WILD – Boys Cabins
A WILD Counsellor's job is to keep our 6 to 8 year old guests safe and help them have a great week at camp. This means creating a fun and supportive space in the cabin for them to learn, grow, and make new friends. Counsellors live in cabins with our guests, eat meals together, and participate in evening activities. They also lead small group chats during Convo Cafe each night. All counsellors are required to instruct in a skill area for one period each day - this is called "Switch Em Up". Heads up: counsellors may be moved to other age sections throughout the summer based on our needs for the week. This will be up to the discretion of the Summer Program Manager. read more
Counsellor – Venture – Boys Cabins
A Venture Counsellor's job is to keep our 9 to 10 year old guests safe and help them have a great week at camp. This means creating a fun and supportive space in the cabin for them to learn, grow, and make new friends. Counsellors live in cabins with our guests, eat meals together, and participate in evening activities. read more
Counsellor – Senior High
A Senior High Counsellor's job is to keep our 13 to 14 year old guests safe and help them have a great week at camp. This means creating a fun and supportive space in the cabin for them to learn, grow, and make new friends. Counsellors live in cabins with our guests, eat meals together, and participate in evening activities. They also lead small group chats during Convo Cafe each night. All counsellors are required to instruct in a skill area for one period each day - this is called "Switch Em Up". Heads up: counsellors may be moved to other age sections throughout the summer based on our needs for the week. This will be up to the discretion of the Summer Program Manager. read more
Counsellor – CREW
A CREW High Counsellor's job is to keep our 15 to 16 year old guests safe and help them have a great week at camp. This means creating a fun and supportive space in the cabin for them to learn, grow, and make new friends. Counsellors live in cabins with our guests, eat meals together, and participate in evening activities. They also lead small group chats during Convo Cafe each night. All counsellors are required to instruct in a skill area for one period each day - this is called "Switch Em Up". Heads up: counsellors may be moved to other age sections throughout the summer based on our needs for the week. This will be up to the discretion of the Summer Program Manager. read more
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
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
Area Head – Racket Sports
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 Racket Sports Area Head's assigned areas are as follows: Tennis, Pickleball, and Badminton. 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 – Target Sports
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 Target Sports Area Head will oversee activities that include: Archery, Marksmanship, and Axe Throwing. 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 – Timbergrove Lodge
The Timbergrove Lodge Area Head plays a key role in bringing the mission of the Muskoka Woods Youth Foundation to life - ensuring that every guest, regardless of background, experiences the joy and transformation of summer camp. The Area Head leads a team of hosts to create a welcoming and organized environment for our partner groups. They serve as the main point of contact, managing logistics, coordinating with other departments, and ensuring an exceptional experience from arrival to departure. They are responsible for staff training and coaching, leading activities and evening programs, managing health forms and police checks, gathering stories from guests, and maintaining high standards of safety, hospitality, and guest care. A day in the life looks like connecting with groups and hosts throughout the day to ensure everyone is having a great time, ensuring all activities are planned and organized, and wrapping up with the group at the end of the day to celebrate wins and prepare for tomorrow. The Timbergrove Lodge Area Head role is unique within the Athletics Department. While the overall workload is equivalent to an Area Head, the schedule is more flexible and often includes evenings to align with group programming and guest needs. Heads up: The Area Head 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
At Muskoka Woods, you receive intentional job and life skills training and development.
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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