Camp Counsellor

Canva; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

U+ Community in Ontario seeks a Camp Counsellor to create a safe, inclusive summer environment for children and youth. You will lead activities from team-building to STEM workshops, ensuring engaging, accessible programming.

You will communicate with campers, families, and staff, support newcomer and equity-deserving youth, follow First Aid and CPR-C protocols, and participate in staff training to grow leadership and program quality.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or youth in educational settings.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with campers and staff.
• Commitment to inclusive, safe, and supportive learning environments.
• First Aid and CPR-C certifications or willingness to obtain prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead a variety of activities including team-building, arts and crafts, STEM workshops, and outdoor recreation.
• Create a safe, inclusive environment and monitor camper safety and well-being.
• Communicate with families and staff to ensure smooth program delivery.
• Support staff training and development to strengthen leadership skills.

Job description

Locations: Scarborough, Markham, Richmond Hill, Aurora

About U+ Community:

U+ Community is a global, innovation‑driven educational organization dedicated to the long‑term success
of children and youth. We provide interactive, immersive learning experiences through language programs,
STEAM initiatives, coding, public speaking training, and youth development camps. Our work focuses on
fostering meaningful learning, personal growth, leadership development, and community impact. As we
continue to expand, we collaborate with talented individuals across diverse disciplines to support the
development of confident, capable young leaders.

Job Description:

Join our energetic and passionate team of youth‑focused educators and help inspire confidence, creativity,
and growth in children and teens. At U+ Community, we value collaboration, innovation, and a commitment
to empowering young people. Our programs serve diverse communities and offer opportunities for youth
to explore leadership, public speaking, STEAM, recreation, and personal development.

As a Camp Counsellor, you will create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for children and youth
throughout the summer. You will lead a variety of activities — including team‑building challenges, arts and
crafts, STEM workshops, outdoor recreation, leadership games, public speaking exercises, and youth
leadership development sessions — ensuring programs are dynamic, accessible, and developmentally
appropriate.

You will communicate positively with campers, families, and fellow staff, and collaborate with other
counsellors to design programming that meets diverse needs and promotes a strong sense of belonging,
particularly for newcomer and equity‑deserving youth.

Safety and well‑being are essential responsibilities. You will supervise activities, support campers through
challenges, and use constructive conflict‑resolution strategies to help them build resilience and
interpersonal skills. Adherence to camp policies, First Aid, and CPR‑C protocols is required.

You will also support community‑focused programming that highlights mental health awareness, youth empowerment, diversity, healthy living, and leadership development. Participation in staff training and ongoing professional development will strengthen your leadership abilities and ensure smooth, high‑quality camp experiences.

Camp Counsellor

Locations: Scarborough, Markham, Richmond Hill, Aurora

About U+ Community:

U+ Community is a global, innovation‑driven educational organization dedicated to the long‑term success of children and youth. We provide interactive, immersive learning experiences through language programs, STEAM initiatives, coding, public speaking training, and youth development camps. Our work focuses on fostering meaningful learning, personal growth, leadership development, and community impact. As we continue to expand, we collaborate with talented individuals across diverse disciplines to support the development of confident, capable young leaders.

Job Description:

Join our energetic and passionate team of youth‑focused educators and help inspire confidence, creativity, and growth in children and teens. At U+ Community, we value collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to empowering young people. Our programs serve diverse communities and offer opportunities for youth to explore leadership, public speaking, STEAM, recreation, and personal development.

As a Camp Counsellor, you will create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for children and youth throughout the summer. You will lead a variety of activities — including team‑building challenges, arts and crafts, STEM workshops, outdoor recreation, leadership games, public speaking exercises, and youth leadership development sessions — ensuring programs are dynamic, accessible, and developmentally appropriate.

You will communicate positively with campers, families, and fellow staff, and collaborate with other counsellors to design programming that meets diverse needs and promotes a strong sense of belonging, particularly for newcomer and equity‑deserving youth.

Safety and well‑being are essential responsibilities. You will supervise activities, support campers through challenges, and use constructive conflict‑resolution strategies to help them build resilience and interpersonal skills. Adherence to camp policies, First Aid, and CPR‑C protocols is required.

You will also support community‑focused programming that highlights mental health awareness, youth empowerment, diversity, healthy living, and leadership development. Participation in staff training and ongoing professional development will strengthen your leadership abilities and ensure smooth, high‑quality camp experiences.