Camp Head Counsellors - Winnipeg, Canada - FortWhyte Alive

FortWhyte Alive

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Winnipeg, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Who we are

Through our 660-acre reclaimed urban green space, FortWhyte Alive (FWA) brings people together to share unforgettable experiences and build sustainable relationships with nature and each other.

We are dedicated to providing programming, natural settings, and facilities for environmental education, outdoor recreation, and social enterprise. In doing so, FortWhyte promotes awareness and understanding of the natural world and actions leading to sustainable living.

Job Opportunity
Do you enjoy mentoring volunteer camp counsellors as they guide their campers aged years of age through a number of varied outdoor adventures? Do you enjoy canoeing, archery, cookouts, swimming and hiking to better appreciate the world of nature?

If so, FortWhyte Alive is looking for four (4) enthusiastic individuals to work as Head Counsellors for the 2023 July and August summer camp season.

What you will do
Head Counsellors work Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm in the many camps we offer at FortWhyte.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

Attending all day camp training sessions to prepare you for your role;
Assist with program set up/closing activities;
Guide children through a safe and fun daily program;
Mentor your Head Counsellor in Training giving them the opportunity to observe and learn camp programming;
Assist your Section Coordinator with daytoday concerns, scheduling changes, emergencies and other situations that may arise.

Benefits of being a FWA Head Counsellor

Gain firsthand experience in the environmental field;
Build your resume;
Gain handson leadership and mentoring experience
Make friends, find adventure and experience nature.
Fort_Whyte Alive is located on Treaty 1 Territory, on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe, Ininew (Cree), Oji-Cree, Dene, and Dakota peoples, as well as the National Homeland of the Red River Métis._