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
"I would describe it as a summer well spent, somewhere you can go to get experience with children, and a place to meet new and exciting people who become friends for a long time after. :)" - Staff Member, 2010
"MKDC is great! You would love working there. There is so much friendship and joy at Maple Key - even though we can get stressed from time to time. It's a wonderful place to work. Not a day goes by without lots of laughter and smiles." - Staff Member, 2010
"Maple Key Day Camp is a place where staff and campers form a true bond. The staff at MKDC work hard to not only know the names of all the children, but what they like to do, and how they like to learn. Which in turn is amazingly accomodating to all learning styles. Campers are able to make friends quickly because camp is a fun and safe atmosphere, even the most nervous camper can feel right at thome in just minutes. When I am a parent, my child WILL definitely go to MKDC... I wouldn't even think twice about it!" - Staff Member, 2010
How To Apply
Our hiring process for Summer 2011 has now begun. 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.
Forms:
- New Applicant Form (for those new to MKDC)
- Returning Staff Form (for those who have worked at MKDC before)
* Don't forget to include your resume!
* While not required, additional information such as a covering letter, letters of reference, photo, etc are very welcome, and would be helpful to us in getting to know you better.
We are currently accepting 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 (if not currently holding certification, please provide us with the date of your training session)
- Criminal Record Check
- 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.
* 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.
