There are many reasons to consider working at summer camp. A camp job not only provides you with experience working with children, it also helps you to develop skills such as leadership, teamwork, and planning ahead, which are skills essential to ANY job. Most importantly, though, coming to work at Maple Key is like becoming part of a family. Our staff work together, play together, and form bonds that often last well beyond the summer season. Our main goal is building summer memories for our campers, but these memories are shared by our staff as well.
"There was a good staff vibe: I felt like we all were open with each other and got along well as a result, improving camper experience." - Staff Member, 2009
"I am most proud of the campers who had such a fantastic summer and so many want to come back next year! Also I found that the campers got along well with other campers and made friends through camp and learned the importance of encouraging others and treating others with respect." - Staff Member, 2009
How To Apply
Our hiring for Summer 2010 is now complete. Please submit your application early to be considered for all camp positions. To apply, please complete our application form and send it, along with your resume, by e-mail or to the address on the form.
We are currently seeking applications for the following positions:
General Qualifications For Paid Positions:
- You MUST have some prior experience working with children (to gain experience, consider volunteering with our fall/winter programs)
- At least 16 years of age
- First Aid & CPR certification (required prior to the start of camp, but not necessarily at time of interview)
- Criminal Record Check (required prior to the start of camp, but not necessarily at time of interview)
- Experience and/or qualifications to teach activities in our program (sports, arts, etc)
- Availability for all camp dates (weekdays July-Aug) as well as "pre-camp" days (a few weeknights in June, and the saturday prior to the start of camp)
- Skills and hobbies that will enhance our programming
An honorarium will be paid based on position and experience. Please note that camp positions by their very nature are not high paying jobs. While our salaries are competitive for the camping industry, our staff work at camp because they love working with children, and recognize the value of the skills and experience you gain from working in a camp environment. Click here for details on our camp salaries.
Download Application Form: Word Doc
* Don't forget to include your resume!
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While not required, additional information such as a covering letter, letters of reference, photo, etc would be helpful to us in getting to know you better.
* Returning staff must re-submit the application form only.
* Please Note: Most of our communication with staff prior to pre-camp is done via e-mail. It is essential to check your e-mail regularly. We send an e-mail reply to all applications. If you apply for a position by e-mail and do not receive a reply within 48 hours, please follow up with a phone call to make sure your application was received.
Click here for tips on applying to work at camp! (from our blog)
Under the age of 16?
If you are 14 or older this year, you are eligible for our LIT program.
Volunteer Positions
We also have a limited number of volunteer positions available for those interested in gaining experience working with children. If you are interested in a volunteer position please call (613) 464-2468. An interview and references will be required.
