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- $1 an hour
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Summer Camp Volunteer

Life Gears Academy
Guelph, ON

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Job details

Part-time | Full-time | Casual
$1 an hour

Qualifications

Childcare
CPR Certification
Working with children
First Aid Certification
Leadership

Full job description

This is a volunteer position. There are no paid positions currently available at Life Gears Academy.

About Life Gears Academy

Life Gears Academy is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating meaningful learning experiences for children and youth through STEM, outdoor exploration, creativity, and community engagement. Our camps combine hands-on learning with leadership development, environmental awareness, teamwork, and inclusive programming to help campers build confidence, curiosity, and real-world skills.

At Life Gears, we believe learning should be active, supportive, and fun. Our programs are designed by educators, scientists, and community leaders who are passionate about creating positive experiences where every child feels welcomed, encouraged, and valued.

Why Join Life Gears? - Make a Meaningful Impact

Volunteers play an important role in creating memorable experiences for campers. Every interaction helps build confidence, friendships, creativity, and a sense of belonging for children in our programs.

Gain Valuable Experience

Working at camp provides experience in:

Leadership and teamwork
Child and youth engagement
STEM and outdoor education
Communication and problem-solving
Behaviour support and supervision
Activity facilitation and organization

This experience is valuable for students and individuals interested in:

Teaching and education
Child and youth work
Recreation and leisure
Social work
Psychology
STEM-related careers
Camp and community programming

Positive & Supportive Environment

Life Gears values collaboration, inclusivity, creativity, and kindness. Staff and volunteers work together to create a welcoming environment where everyone is supported and encouraged to grow.

Camp Schedule

Life Gears Academy Summer Camp runs from July 6th to August 14th and features a different exciting STEM-themed experience each week for campers to explore, create, and learn through hands-on activities.

Week 1, “Crafts and Games” (July 6–10), focuses on creativity, teamwork, and interactive challenges through art, games, and group activities.

Week 2, “Young Engineers” (July 13–17), encourages campers to build, design, and problem-solve through engaging engineering challenges and STEM projects.

During Week 3, “Chem Friends” (July 20–24), campers explore chemistry through safe and exciting science experiments and hands-on discoveries.

Week 4, “Nature Lovers” (July 27–31), connects campers with the outdoors through environmental exploration, nature activities, and outdoor learning experiences. Our short

Week 5, “STEAM Team” (August 4–7), combines science, technology, engineering, arts, and math into collaborative and creative projects.

Finally, Week 6, “Magic STEM” (August 10–14), brings science to life through illusions, experiments, and engaging STEM demonstrations that show campers the “magic” behind how things work.

Each week is designed to create a fun, inclusive, and memorable experience where campers can build confidence, friendships, creativity, and curiosity. Camp runs from 9 am to 4 pm with extended hours from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Schedule is flexible to allow volunteers to join for multiple weeks, specific days, or even set hours on certain days. There are always have things to do and all help is appreciated!

Camp Volunteer Role Expectations

Volunteers are expected to:

Take initiative throughout the day to complete daily tasks like setting up or taking down the room
Support campers during activities and transitions
Help create a safe, positive, and inclusive environment
Engage with campers and encourage participation
Assist with setup, cleanup, and organization
Work collaboratively with camp leaders and staff

Volunteers help:

Encourage teamwork and inclusion
Support campers who may feel left out
Maintain positive behaviour expectations
Ensure camper safety during activities and transitions
Foster a fun and respectful camp environment

Volunteers are responsible for:

Supervising campers during activities and transitions
Assisting with head counts and washroom supervision
Supporting food safety and allergy awareness
Following camp rules, procedures, and staff direction
Maintaining professional boundaries with campers

Qualifications & Ideal Candidates

We are looking for individuals who are:

Enthusiastic, responsible, and dependable
Positive role models for children and youth
Comfortable working in active indoor and outdoor environments
Strong communicators and team players
Interested in STEM, education, recreation, or child and youth programming
Passionate about creating supportive and engaging experiences for children

Preferred Experience

Experience is helpful but not required. Training and support will be provided. Preferred backgrounds include:

Being familiar with camps as a camper
Childcare or babysitting
Tutoring or teaching
Recreation leadership
Volunteer work with children
STEM or educational programming

Join Our Camp Community

Life Gears Academy is committed to creating a camp environment where campers, volunteers, and staff feel supported, respected, and inspired. If you enjoy working with children, being part of a collaborative team, and making a positive impact in your community, we would love to have you join us.

Pay: $1.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Flexible schedule
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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