Tripper Apprentice

Camp Kandalore; Minden; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and board

Subsidized training

Pro-deals

Job summary

Camp Kandalore seeks a Tripper Apprentice for an immersive summer program, starting with a month as a Counsellor and a second month in the Trip Department. You’ll mentor campers ages 6-15, lead prep junior canoe trips, and develop outdoor leadership skills. Subsidized training, room and board, and a supportive team await.

The role emphasizes safety, inclusivity, and active participation in camp life, with opportunities to grow into outdoor guiding.

Qualifications

• Camp experience is an asset.
• Coaching and experience working with youth is an asset.
• Canoe Trip Experience is an asset.
• Intermediate/Standard First-Aid with CPR-C.
• Bronze Cross Lifeguard certification required. National Lifeguard preferred.
• WAFA required.

Responsibilities

• Care, supervision and mentorship of campers ages 7–15.
• Facilitate camp activities and programs.
• Join your cabin group on canoe trips from 1–12 days in length.
• Prepare for and lead 2–3 day flat water trips.
• Join all-camp events and have an active presence in camp life.
• Complete appropriate documentation throughout each session.
• Contribute to a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere for staff and campers at all times.
• Coordinating food and gear pack out with other TA’s.
• Collect med forms and review with nursing team.
• Contacting camp for any risk management, behavioural or route support.
• Review camper dietary and supplementation.
• Keep accurate trip log and submit to Trip Director along with post trip documentation.
• Being flexible to changing schedules.
• Following risk management procedures.

Skills

Camp experience

Youth coaching

Canoe trips

First Aid CPR-C

Education

WAFA Certification

Bronze Cross Lifeguard

National Lifeguard

Standard First Aid CPR-C

Job description

Location

Live on-site CampKandalore – Algonquin Highlands

Contract Dates

June 26th– August 31st, 2026, room &board included

Reports to

Assistant Director of Canoe Trip & Camp Life Director

Join us this summer

Join us this summer as a Tripper Apprentice, whereyou’ll embark on an incredible journey toward becoming a skilled outdoor guide!Our program offers a unique blend of hands-on experience and essential trainingin both counselling and trip leadership.

Our Team

Our team is highly engaged andcommitted to excellence in camping and outdoor and experiential education.Working at Kandalore means you believe in supporting a camp culture that valuesparticipation, kindness and respect, and the power of the outdoors for youngpeople.

The Camp

Founded in 1947 Kandalore offers an un-matched camp experience forchildren 6 – 16, providing the best of both canoe-tripping and camp activities.The camp prides itself on its warm and supportive community where children aremade to feel included in the camp culture. The supportive nature of the campallows for the campers to try new activities and develop new skills with thehelp of caring staff members. We offer campers an unmatched canoe trippingexperience, starting from age 6, with the program designed to graduallyintroduce new skills and challenges as they get older. Camp Kandalore helps kids to knowand be themselves. We believe in authenticity of character; that challengingour campers develops resilience and independence; that the outdoors is an idealenvironment where kids can learn and have fun; that an accepting environmentpromotes belonging and connection; and that our facilitators and staff inspireour campers. Most importantly, we believe that a positive camp culture leads tohighly transformative experiences for young people.

Job Outline

As a Tripper Apprentice, you will spend onemonth as a Counsellor, inspiring and supporting our campers aged 6-15, andanother month immersed in the Trip Department, honing your skills in outdooradventure. Our Counsellors support, inspire,and care about campers. The camp is divided into three sections prep juniors(6-11), inters (12-13), seniors (14-15). Counsellors are directly responsiblefor a cabin group of 8-10 campers each session with a co-counsellor. Ourcounsellors report to their section head and throughout the day facilitatevarious program activities. Our Tripper Apprentices willprepare for and lead our prep junior canoe trips, ranging from 2-3 days. Onthese trips our TA’s will be responsible for the physical and emotionalwellbeing of our campers and staff. Duties include assessing and managing risk,ensuring a culture of safety and inclusivity, administering first aid, managingbehavioral issues, and facilitating outdoor educational programming. This position includes subsidized training, access topro-deals, room and board, canoe trip experience, and a fantastic summer atcamp.

Minimum Qualifications

• Camp experience is an asset


• Coaching and experience working with youth is anasset


• Canoe Trip Experience is an asset


• Intermediate/Standard First-Aid with CPR-C.


• Bronze Cross Lifeguard certification required. National Lifeguard preferred.


• Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA) required.

Responsibilities Include

• Care, supervision and mentorship of campers ages7-15.


• Facilitate camp activities and programs.


• Join your cabin group on canoe trips from 1-12days in length.


• Prepare for and lead 2-3 day flat watertrips.


• Join all-camp events and have an active presencein camp life.


• Complete appropriate documentation throughouteach session.


• Contribute to a welcoming and enjoyableatmosphere for staff and campers at all times.


• Coordinating food and gear pack outwith other TA’s.


• Collect med forms and review withnursing team.


• Contacting camp for any riskmanagement, behavioural or route support.


• Review camper dietary and ensuresupplementation.


• Keep accurate trip log and submit toTrip Director along with post trip documentation: LIT and staff evaluations, Damagedgear, Incident Reports, etc.


• Being flexible to changing schedules.


• Following risk managementprocedures.

We work to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion principlesand practices as an integral and foundational part of Camp Kandalore’s cultureand are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds,perspectives, and skills making us better together.

As a condition of employment, a clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required.

Do You Need an Accommodation?

Camp Kandalore is committed to fostering an inclusive,equitable and accessible environment where everyone feels valued, respected,and supported. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilitiesthroughout the recruitment process. Ifcontacted for an employment opportunity, please advise the Hiring Manager ifyou require accommodation.