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Camp Caravan Counsellors are the heart of Camp Caravan. They work directly with children, guiding age-based groups through daily programming while fostering joy, safety, belonging, and meaningful connection.
Counsellors lead activities, facilitate games, support spiritual exploration, and build relationships with campers throughout the week. Working as part of a collaborative travelling team, Counsellors partner closely with the Team Lead, Program Lead, YouthCrew, Site Hosts, and volunteers to ensure a positive and well-run camp experience at each location.
This role is ideal for individuals who love working with children, value inclusive community, and are eager to contribute to a dynamic, faith-rooted summer ministry.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Camper Care & Program Leadership
- Lead and support a consistent age-based group of campers throughout the week
- Create a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment where every child feels safe and valued
- Facilitate Camp Caravan programming including games, outdoor play, art, storytelling, music, and group activities
- Encourage participation through enthusiasm, creativity, and positive role modelling
- Adapt activities to meet the diverse abilities, learning styles, and needs
2. Faith, Reflection & Wonder
- Support age-appropriate spiritual exploration through stories, questions, reflection, prayer, and create expression
- Participate in large-group gatherings, music, and community moments
- Counsellors with gifts in music, drama, or storytelling may be invited to take on additional leadership in these areas
3. Safety, Supervision & Wellbeing
- Ensure the physical, emotional, and spiritual safety of all campers at all times
- Follow all Camp Caravan safety protocols, child protection policies, and emergency procedures
- Be familiar with site-specific emergency and safety plans each week
- Respond appropriately to incidents and concerns, reporting to the Team Lead or Program Lead as required
- Foster a culture of care, respect, and accountability
4. Teamwork & YouthCrew Mentorship
- Work collaboratively with the Camp Caravan staff team to support daily programming and logistics
- Support and mentor YouthCrew members, during daily activities, offering guidance, encouragement, and clear direction during activities
- Participate in daily staff check-ins, reflections, and end-of-week debriefs
5. Community & Hospitality
- Welcome campers and families during daily arrival and dismissal times
- Represent Camp Caravan’s values of care, inclusion, and community in all interactions
- Partner respectfully with Site Hosts, volunteers, and community members
- Contribute to a positive, hospitable presence within each host community
6. Camp Logistics & Daily Operations
- Assist in setup, takedown, and care of program spaces and materials
- Support attendance tracking and basic administrative tasks as required
- Help transport and organize supplies between camp locations when needed
QUALIFICATIONS
Skills & Abilities
- Genuine passion for working with children and youth
- Ability to create inclusive, engaging, and supportive environments
- Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
- Flexibility and adaptibility in dynamic, changing settings
- Willingness to explore and share Christian faith in open, respectful, and curious ways
Education, Training & Experience
- Experience working with children in camps, schools, or recreational, or community programs (asset)
- Previous leadership experience in a camp or faith-based setting (asset)
- Experience working collaboratively as part of a team
Certifications (Required or Willing to Obtain Prior to Employment)
- Standard First Aid & CPR Level C
- Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Prevent It! (or equivalent)
- Alberta Government Food Safety Certificate (asset)
- Mental Health First Aid - for People Working with Youth (asset)
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
- Term: June 27, 2025 – August 28, 2026 (9 weeks total)
- Training: Mandatory Camp Caravan Full Team in-person overnight training will take place at Camp Pringle (Vancouver Island) Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM until Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 3:00pm
- Counsellors will be paid for 9 weeks, which includes
- Camp Weeks
- In-person overnight training
- Required online training modules
- Between 1/2 day and 2 days of in-person training in May and/or early June
- Summer employment is 40 hours per week and includes some evening and weekend travel (Days in lieu will be planned accordingly)
- The closing week of camp may finish 2-3days early to allow time in lieu for travel days and overtime worked
- Travel, accommodations, and logistical supports related to training and camp weeks outside the City of Calgary are coordinated by Camp Caravan
- Other Requirements: Must have reliable transportation to and from camp locations (personal vehicle, transit, carpool, etc)
Compensation
- This is a salaried position
- Compensation is based on experience and will range from Minimum wage to $19-$21 per hour
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting a resume and cover letter here.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.
- Camp Caravan welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences
- Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process- please let us know if you require support
- Previous experience in church or camp ministry is not required; curiosity, openness, and a willingness to learn are valued
ABOUT CAMP CARAVAN
Rooted in Care, Community, and Inclusion – A Summer of Fun, Friendship & Faith!
Camp Caravan is a travelling, community-based summer day camp ministry, in partnership with Fish Creek Shared Ministries and Chinook Winds Regional Council. Hosted in United Church and community spaces across Calgary and Southern Alberta, Camp Caravan brings joyful, inclusive, and faith-filled programming directly into neighbourhoods—moving from site to site each week to make camp accessible, relational, and deeply rooted in community.
Through hands-on activities, outdoor play, storytelling, music, and shared experiences, Camp Caravan invites children to explore belonging, wonder, care, and creativity in ways that are welcoming and meaningful.
Camp Caravan creates safe, inclusive spaces where children, youth, and leaders experience faith through relationship, curiosity, creativity, and compassion. Grounded in the Christian tradition of the United Church of Canada, Camp Caravan reflects a faith that is open, justice-seeking, and rooted in love—honouring diverse identities, beliefs, and family experiences.
Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 9 weeks
Pay: $19.00-$21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Location: On the road
