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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!
Kitchen – Food Prep
The Food Prep team works alongside our Cooks to prepare all meals, including our yogurt and salad buffets. Tasks will include everything from receiving inventory and chopping veggies to panning food, slicing deli meats, wrapping sandwiches, and even some deep-frying and grilling! Food Prep staff help keep the kitchen sparkling by sweeping, mopping, taking out the trash, washing dishes, and sanitizing work areas. A chef's jacket or apron will be provided for each shift. Shifts can vary throughout the week: Breakfast/Lunch from 6:00am to 2:30pm, Lunch/Dinner from 11:00am to 7:30pm, or a mix of Breakfast/Dinner from 6:00am to 10:30am and 4:00pm to 7:30pm. read more
Kitchen – Service
Kitchen Service staff are in charge of setting up and managing the hot and cold buffets, juice machines, and coffee stations in each dining area. They also are responsible for washing dishes and keeping the dining room tidy and customer ready. That means sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, taking out the trash, wiping down surfaces and sanitizing food prep areas. Don’t worry—aprons are provided for your shifts! Shifts can vary throughout the week, so flexibility is key: Breakfast/Lunch (6:00am - 2:30pm), Lunch/Dinner (11:00am - 7:30pm), or Breakfast/Dinner (6:00am - 10:30am & 4:00pm - 7:30pm). read more
Production Crew – Operations
The Production Crew is essential in delivering events that are seamless and professional. They are responsible for audio, visual, lighting and set preparations, making sure everything looks and sounds good. They help out with all production needs for Cadence, Impact, Spark, evening activities, Cabin Chat, Convo Cafe, and other events as needed. In order to support all audio, visual, lighting and set-up needs of their assigned areas, they move, lift, set up and takedown staging (stages, tarps, tables, tents, etc.) and equipment (speakers, microphones, lights, etc.). Their schedule varies through the week based on event needs including both daytime and evening shifts. read more
Health Care Centre Crew
The Health Care Centre Crew is a part of a collaborative team of healthcare professionals consisting of the Healthcare Centre Manager, Director, a physician, and two registered nurses. Under the supervision and guidance of the HCC Manager and Director, the Health Care Centre Crew provides emergency and daily health care to our staff and guests through scheduled clinics, on call support, and emergency response. They are responsible for handling triage and charting, assessments, administering medications, and keeping equipment clean and sterilized. Periodically, they will do night calls with a partner and will always work collaboratively with two registered nurses as well as assist the presiding MD as required. read more
Security
Security staff play a key role in keeping our camp safe and secure from early evening to early morning. Security ensures that all staff and guests stick to camp curfews by patrolling the area as well as monitoring and authorizing the entrance and departure of employees and visitors through the evening. They are required to write up reports on daily activities, any irregularities, or unusual happenings, including when staff or guests don't follow camp rules. Security staff will also be part of the Maitre'd schedule, assist with 2-3 shifts at the Kraken per week, and help with opening day responsibilities including wristband scanning. read more
Counsellor – WILD – Boys Cabins – August ONLY
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 – Boys Cabins
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 – 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
Instructor Cooking and Baking
Cooking and Baking Instructors are responsible for leading fun and safe activities that help our guests learn new skills, make friends, and have an awesome time! Instructors run activities from 9am to noon and 2pm to 5pm each day, bringing high energy and quality instruction to their area. These activities include Cooking, Cake Decorating, and Baking. Each day kicks off and wraps up with team meetings, plus setup and cleanup of their area. Heads up: all instructors also help out with our Stayover Program by leading activities, staying in guest cabins as a stayover counsellor, and pitching in with a cleaning crew. They also assist with evening programs where assigned and participate in Sunday Arrivals. Instructors will also be assigned as transportation staff on at least one Saturday or Sunday throughout the summer. read more
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Lead
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Accept
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Invite
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