Summer Camps Opportunities
Interested in applying to work as a Camp Leader with our Summer Camps team? Review the Leadership Pathway below to learn how you can strengthen your application.
Camp Leaders help campers make happy memories by assisting with leading and supervising our summer camp programs. Camp Leaders are required to have the following qualifications:
- HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development
- Intermediate First Aid certification
- Criminal Records Check (17 yrs and under) or Vulnerable Sector Check (18 years +)
How to gain leadership experience
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Leadership experience |
Prerequisites |
Overview |
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Complete Levels 1 & 2 of the Leader in Training camp program |
Ages 13-16 |
In Level 1 - Participants will have an opportunity to complete their certification in HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development. In Level 2 – Participants will have the opportunity to complete their Intermediate First Aid certification. |
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Apply to volunteer in the Town’s Recreation & Culture programs |
14 years or older |
Review the volunteer application requirements and deadlines. |
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Gain leadership experience at school and in the community! |
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Gain leadership experience as part of student council, clubs, a peer tutor/mentor, gain experience working with children as a volunteer coach, instructor, team captain, or join a youth committee like the Milton Youth Task Force. |
Are there other leadership opportunities within the camps team?
Many of our team members start as a Camp Leader and move into various positions as they continue to develop their leadership skills and experience. Roles within the Summer camps team include:
- Camp Leader – leads camp programming for the targeted age groups
- Inclusion Support Worker – supports campers with the inclusion and supervision of participants with disabilities within the Town of Milton programs
- Camp Supervisor – leads program delivery and supervisors Camp Leaders for a specific camp
- Camp Coordinator – at one or more camp sites, leads the administration, program delivery and supervision of Camp Supervisors and Leaders
- Behaviour Specialists – provides support to the camp team with navigating challenging participant behaviour, supporting medical and physical needs of participants and assisting with the successful inclusion of participants with exceptionalities and diverse backgrounds in the camp setting
To view other part-time roles in Recreation & Culture, view our Current Opportunities.