philanthropy manager

camp counselor

program specialist

program coordinator

maintenance person

Campfire Circle

Pros
- Fantastic community of kids, families, volunteers and co-workers
- Programs are well run and have a great impact
- Organization is well-funded

Cons
- Middle management is micromanaged, under-appreciated and treated as dispensable. Co-workers were fired without notice or cause and given no reason or opportunity to improve
- Work-life balance is not a true priority of the organization. Employees put in an incredible amount of hours and are not recognized or compensated fairly for it
- Co-worker turnover is high and teams are consistently changing
- Employment opportunities are only accessible for those living in driving distance of the GTA - preferential treatment is given to some employees over others in this regard
- Incredibly unclear about expectations and employees are given little to no coaching and mentorship to achieve the organization's high expectations. 

Long hours, working 6 days a week. Can be a lot of fun if you're with a good group of people. A lot of staffing changes over the course of a summer. One year, we went through 4 sous chefs over as many months. It can be hard to be so immersed in work in a place like that. it's a unique experience and not for everybody. your roommates are your friends and co-workers and bosses. This can go either way. That being said, working here was a life-changing expedience that I feel privileged to have had. Camp Ooch is an amazing place and getting to be a part of something like that was incredible.

Camp is like an alternate universe. You are completely sucked into camp life as soon as you step in there. Days are long. Some days you are on the job until 10-11 pm, and are expected to find time to plan and prepare for elaborate programs. While at camp, though, you don’t feel it. Staying up until 1am with other counsellors, working and trying to communicate with people your own age, then waking up at 6am to get ready for the day. It is insanely rewarding over all  There’s nothing like the glow of making a child smile with a fun program or some cabin bonding.

As a Leader-In-Training, I had the amazing opportunity to shadow camp counselors (who donate their time) and witness the magic they make possible to change the life of a child with cancer.  They bring to children much-needed fun and joy during a stressful time, and a community of friends who understand the immense hardships of living with cancer.  I gained so much valuable and applicable experience and skills for jobs working with children, and I also had the time of my life!

∞	Worked with a special demographic of youth from 4 – 18 years of age in a recreational and educational environment within which safety and team building were paramount concerns
∞	Responsible for intentional activity planning, participant safety, debriefs, inventory of equipment, potential accident reports and season end reports as well as assisting volunteer community in various aspects of camp life and program planning (summer position)

Had the pleasure of working with this organization before their merger. I was located out in their beautiful location out in the Muskokas

It was truly a blessing to give back to all these wonderful children and families even in the dynamic of the housekeeper.

If there is any place that soul work can be done, this would be the place

Camp Trillium was an amazing place to work and serves a great cause. The hours are long and you have to care for someone who has been touched by cancer, but every second you spend there is worth it. The entire place has a constant aura of happiness and delight, the management is extremely kind and are always looking out for your best interests.

If you want to help others and make a meaningful impact, work at Camp Trillium.

It's wonderful working at a place where I get to see the impact of my work daily, and there are lots of opportunities for career advancement and professional development.  The organization is so people focused and really cares about the staff and volunteers.
Amazing community to be a part of!!   

Everyone is so much fun to work with. The downtown office is full of outgoing and happy people. If you're working in-hospital, you're part of an amazing team of staff who care about you. I have nothing but good things to say about this place. 10/10 

Campfire Circle is filled with passionate team members who are dedicated to serving kids and families affected by childhood cancer or serious illness. The team is hardworking, collaborative and work is infused with camp spirit. There are lots of opportunities for growth and to try your hand at new challenges. 

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Philanthropy manager 3 salaries reported	$58,333 per year
Camp counselor 3 salaries reported	$700 per week
Program specialist 3 salaries reported	$44,000 per year
Program coordinator 1 salary reported	$150 per day
Maintenance person 3 salaries reported	$40,000 per year

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