Summer Camp Staff

**2026 Camp Tapawingo Summer Camp Staff Recruitment**
**JOB POSTING DATE**:December 23, 2025
**POSITION DATES**:May 1 - August 26, 2026
**APPLY ONLINE**:(PLEASE APPLY THROUGH BELOW LINK DIRECTLY)**

**ABOUT YWCA TORONTO’S CAMP TAPAWINGO**
Tap into a 95-year tradition of learning, adventure and fun. For girls and gender diverse children and youth 6-15 years of age, YWCA’s Camp Tapawingo can turn a summer experience into a summer of unique memories. The relaxed atmosphere of a child and youth-focused setting creates the perfect environment for embarking on a camper’s journey to self-discovery, confidence and achievement.

We continue to increase diversity, equity and inclusion within our services at Camp Tapawingo. We aspire to be a camp that is representative of Toronto’s diverse community and to provide a welcoming space where camp participants, families, counsellors-in-training and staff feel safe and valued. Through active diversity outreach, partnerships, and subsidies for families on lower incomes, we work to ensure that all experiences are positive and valuable ones. We strive to be a community where individuals can relax and be their best selves.

YWCA’s Camp Tapawingo is currently recruiting applicants, ages 17 years old or older, for various positions. All
staff live at the camp on Georgian Bay near Parry Sound and work directly with children and youth in the following areas: swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, climbing, dance & drama, fitness, sailing, nature activities, land sports, tripping, kayaking, guitar and mountain biking.**_ All specialty positions will start on June 12th and all counsellor positions start on June 19th. All positions end on August 26th. Compensation depends on the position and experience of the applicant._**
- Ability to respect and maintain participant confidentiality
- Understand and support the mission and beliefs of YWCA Toronto;
- Incorporate principles of anti-oppression and equity;
- Demonstrate respect, consideration and acceptance of the opinions of others while expressing
- their own expertise and effectively utilizing relevant resources and specialists;
- Consistently collaborate with team members, sharing ideas and differences openly;
- Be receptive to new ideas and adapt to change as necessary;
- Set goals, prioritize tasks and carry out responsibilities to achieve quality results;
- Take action to avoid or solve problems and create opportunities for positive change;
- Demonstrate commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.

At YWCA Toronto’s Camp Tapawingo, we believe in unplugging from screens in order to connect with nature
and each other. Our staff have limitations on cell phone and other electronic device use while at camp.

**Vaccination Policy**:
In accordance with YWCA Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees, students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as well as measles vaccination recommended by Toronto Public Health.

**CURRENT AVAILABLE POSITIONS**:** Business Coordinator and Program Leader**_(1 position)_
- High school or post-secondary education attendance with an interest in gaining further experience in child development, recreation or the social services field
- Experience in financial tracking, reconciliation, and documentation Some expertise in another area of camp programming
- Must be 18 years of age or older and have an Ontario driver’s license
- Experience in a residential camp setting
- Experience working with children and youth

**Counsellor-In-Training Coordinator**_(2 positions)_
- High school or post-secondary education attendance, with an interest in gaining further experience in child development, recreation or social services field
- Ability to develop and implement a challenging and fun program for the Counsellor in Training group, including running workshops and training sessions.
- Demonstrated expertise via experience or qualifications in a wide variety of programming skill areas
- Experience in teaching and instructing children and youth
- Experience working as a senior member of a camp staff

**Section Head**_(4 positions)_
- High school or post-secondary education attendance, with an interest in gaining further experience in child development, recreation or social services field
- Experience working with children and youth in a variety of settings
- AA teachable skill area of one of the areas taught at the camp
- Strong communication skills and relationship-building skills
- Appropriate certificates must be held where waterfront activities are designated as a skill area (minimum Bronze Cross)

**Senior Counsellor**_(14 positions)_
- High school or post-secondary education attendance, with an interest in gaining further experience in child development, recreation or social services field
- Experience working with children and youth
- Must have a teachable skill area
- Experience in program planning, delivery, and camper eng