Bingemans is one of the Waterloo Region's largest and most dynamic meeting and conference facilities. In addition, Bingemans is one of Southwestern Ontario's largest catering companies for both on and off-site events, with over 70 years of successful event experience. We are Waterloo Region's leader in hospitality providing the very best in family entertainment. With amenities ranging from the Big Splash Water Park, FunWorx Indoor Playland and the Bingemans Camping Resort, we are the ticket for exceptional fun! In the fall, we turn into Canada’s most terrifying haunted attraction- Screampark. In October, the Oktoberfest Kool Haus is home to thousands of guests to celebrate KW Oktoberfest (North America's largest Bavarian festival). Bingemans’ portfolio includes Kingpin Bowlounge and Putt Social, with locations in Kitchener, Cambridge and St. Catharine’s.
Bingemans is in the business of providing Grand Experiences!
Bingemans is seeking responsible, energetic, and outgoing individuals with experience supervising children to join our team as Day Camp Counsellors for Summer 2026.
What will you be doing?
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Actively contribute to a camp culture that values respect, inclusivity, teamwork, and a commitment to going above and beyond to create the best possible experience for every camper.
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Provide daily supervision for day camp children.
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Foster healthy child development in children attending camp.
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Promote supportive relationships with co-counsellors, other Bingemans staff and campers’ families.
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Assist with meal preparation and cleanup.
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Provide feedback to parents daily.
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Follow all policies and guidelines outlined in the Staff Handbook and Bingemans’ Day Camp Policies and Procedures.
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Assist Supervisors in the development and implementation of daily and weekly activities and program specials.
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Perform any other duties as assigned by the Day Camp Supervisors and Coordinators.
What we're looking for?
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Experience working with large groups of children in a recreational or educational program
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Must be 18 years of age at minimum.
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Standard First Aid certification required.
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Police Vulnerable Sector Check required.
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Must attend High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development training (if not already trained).
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Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
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High energy level is required to keep staff and children motivated.
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Ability to manage stress and meet the mental demands of working with large groups of children.
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Post-secondary enrollment in Education, Psychology, Social Work preferred.
What’s in it for you?
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Full-time hours available (scheduled during Monday to Friday) for 10 weeks of summer.
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Complimentary Family Season Pass (for employee and up to 4 family members) to Big Splash Waterpark.
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Discounts at all Bingemans attractions.
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Discounts at other Attractions across Ontario.
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Fun and energetic atmosphere to come to every day.
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Opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on children’s summer experiences.
Additional information:
Schedule: Monday to Friday. Start time is between 7:30 am and 8:30 am; end time is between 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm.
Training starts in June.
Indoor and outdoor environment (includes daily visits to water park).
Various camps available: Hollywood Feature Film Making, Lego Stop Motion Animation, Speed and Strikes Camp (Cambridge), Summer Fun Camp, Junior Summer Fun Camp, Eco Camp, MVP Sports Camp, Canoe Camp, Chef Camp, Minecraft Camp and Volleyball Camp.
This position is for an open vacancy currently available within our organization.
Bingemans welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
As part of our recruitment process, we use AI-assisted tools that highlight relevant work history. AI does not make any screening or hiring decisions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
