Camper Inclusion
Willowgrove is a land-based, not-for-profit organization known for our focus on outdoor experiences for people of all ages. Since 1968, Willowgrove has offered camping, outdoor education, and recreation programs year-round to our community and beyond.
Willowgrove is rooted in Mennonite values which celebrate diversity while fostering justice, service, and reconciliation in our communities. In pursuit of this mission, Willowgrove is committed to:
● Nurturing Growth: We facilitate physical, emotional, spiritual, and social development.
● Welcoming Community: We embrace diverse relationships, accountability, acceptance, and belonging.
● Building Peace: We champion justice, hope and healing.
● Honouring Land: We participate in conservation, sustainability, reconciliation and conversation.
● Cultivating Learning: We encourage inquiry, discovery and transformational education.
Job Description:
The Willowgrove Camper Inclusion team is responsible for overseeing our Helping Hand program and providing support for campers who require extra assistance. The Helping Hand program is offered free of charge to children who need additional support while at camp. Children who take part in this program may require extra assistance due to known behavioural difficulties, diagnosed disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, or just going through a tough time and need extra emotional support. Camper Inclusion Staff are assigned up to 3 campers in our Helping Hand program each week. They are responsible for communication with the Inclusion Coordinator before camp to get to know the child as well as during camp regarding any issues or progress, assisting cabin counsellors to provide a smooth and positive experience, and making any schedule modifications necessary for the child. Each child will be placed in separate cabin groups so it is important that staff are able to manage their time and feel comfortable moving between groups.
Employment Dates:
Camp Weeks
Week 1: June 30 - July 4
Week 2: July 7 – 11
Week 3: July 14 - 18
Week 4: July 21 - 25
Week 5: July 28 - Aug 1
Week 6: August 5 - 8
Week 7: August 11 - 15
Week 8: August 18 - 22
Training/Prep
Staff Training: June 7, 8, 21, 22
Specialty Training: June 27
Camp Clean Up: August 25 + 26
All staff training dates are mandatory unless other arrangements have been made with the Camp Manager.
Position Requirements:
● Age 18+ with a minimum 1 year of camp experience
● Post-Secondary education in related field (completed or working on completing) is not required but an asset
● Strong communications skills
● Ability to manage your time and prioritize work
● Standard First Aid/CPR-C and Mental Health First aid are not required but strongly recommended
● Clean vulnerable sector police record check
