Pre-Camp Duties

🛠 Program Development: Design dynamic camp programs combining recreational, educational, and leadership activities tailored to campers' needs.

🤝 Community Engagement: Build relationships with community organizations, schools, and parents to recruit candidates for the leadership camp.

🏕 Site Preparation: Organize equipment, set up spaces, and ensure readiness for camp operations.

During Camp

📋 Daily Operations: Manage scheduling, problem-solving, and effective communication with staff, parents, and campers.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Team Leadership: Supervise and support staff to create a safe and enjoyable environment.

🦺 Camper Safety: Monitor safety, oversee arrival/departure procedures, and handle emergencies.

📞 Parent Communication: Act as the primary contact for parents and guardians throughout the session.

Pre-Camp Duties

🧠 Plan Engaging Activities: Develop creative plans for obstacle courses, team-building games, wide games, and gardening, catering to diverse age groups and interests.

🛠 Prepare for Fun: Organize and prepare all equipment and materials for both indoor and outdoor activities.

🌟 Promote the Camp: Represent the camp at community events to build connections, promote offerings, and encourage enrolment.

During Camp

🎉 Lead Activities: Facilitate fun, interactive, and inclusive activities that prioritize safety and enjoyment for all campers.

🌦️ Stay Flexible: Adapt activities to camper needs, weather conditions, and daily schedules.

🤝 Foster Community: Encourage participation and nurture teamwork and a sense of belonging within activity groups.

Duties include:

Build Relationships

🤝 Be a Trusted Guide: Act as the primary support person for an assigned group of campers each week, fostering strong, trusting relationships.

🌟 Create Inclusivity: Facilitate group bonding and ensure a safe, inclusive environment where campers feel supported and encouraged.

Engagement and Participation

🎉 Lead by Example: Actively participate in and assist with all camp activities, modelling enthusiasm and engagement.

🧡 Provide Support: Offer individualized guidance to campers, helping them navigate challenges, build confidence, and enjoy their camp experience to the fullest.

Camper Safety

🚸 Prioritize Safety: Maintain awareness of group dynamics and promptly address any issues to ensure a secure environment for all.

Meal Planning and Preparation

🍳 Create Nutritious Meals: Plan, prepare, and serve appealing daily meals, accommodating dietary restrictions and allergies as needed.

🥗 Promote Healthy Eating: Collaborate with campers during cooking activities, teaching basic cooking skills and fostering a love of healthy eating.

Special Events

🌿 Field to Fork Dinner: Organize and manage this special event, incorporating freshly harvested produce from the camp garden and involving campers in the preparation process.

Certification and Safety

🧾 Food Safety Certification: Possess or be willing to obtain Food Handler Certification for Canada (cost reimbursed by Elements Outdoors upon completion and proof of certification).

🧼 Maintain Cleanliness: Keep the kitchen clean and organized, ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are always met.

Meal Preparation and Support

🍴 Assist in the Kitchen: Support the Camp Cook in preparing and serving daily meals, ensuring an efficient and smooth workflow.

🌱 Harvest Fresh Ingredients: Help gather fresh produce from the camp garden to incorporate into meals and cooking activities.

Camper Engagement

👩‍🍳 Encourage Participation: Engage with campers during cooking activities, offering guidance and encouragement as they learn and contribute.

Clean-Up and Maintenance

🧽 Keep it Tidy: Take charge of clean-up tasks, including dishwashing, sanitizing surfaces, and maintaining an organized kitchen.

Event Assistance

🍲 Field to Fork Dinner: Help organize and execute this special event under the direction of the Camp Cook, ensuring a memorable experience for all.

Outdoor Maintenance

🌳 Keep Spaces Ready: Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of all outdoor areas, ensuring they are clean, safe, and prepared for camp activities.

🌱 Garden Care: Supervise and assist with gardening tasks such as planting, weeding, harvesting, and maintaining the camp garden.

Team Coordination

👷 Lead the Grounds Team: Coordinate and delegate tasks to the Groundskeeper, ensuring efficient completion of daily responsibilities.

Safety Checks

🔍 Inspect and Address: Conduct regular safety checks of trails, playgrounds, and outdoor equipment, promptly addressing any hazards or concerns.

Program Collaboration

🤝 Align with Programs: Work closely with the Camp Coordinator to ensure outdoor spaces meet program needs and expectations.

Outdoor Maintenance

🧹 Keep Spaces Clean: Work under the supervision of the Groundskeeper Supervisor to maintain the cleanliness and functionality of all outdoor areas.

🗑️ Manage Waste: Handle daily garbage and recycling collection, along with outhouse cleaning and restocking.

Camper Support

🚰 Water Station Care: Ensure all drinking water stations are filled, functional, and accessible for campers and staff.

Trail Maintenance

🌲 Clear and Safe Trails: Maintain hiking trails by clearing debris and addressing hazards to ensure safe use for everyone.

Safety Monitoring

🔍 Report Issues: Identify and report any safety concerns or maintenance needs to the Groundskeeper Supervisor for resolution.