About
Location: Live on-site Camp
Kandalore – Algonquin Highlands
Contract Dates: June 20th – August 25th, 2026, room &
board included
Reports to: Assistant
Director – Camp Life
Join us this summer as a Tripper Apprentice, where
you'll embark on an incredible journey toward becoming a skilled outdoor guide
Our program offers a unique blend of hands-on experience and essential training
in both counselling and trip leadership.
Our Team Our team is highly engaged and
committed to excellence in camping and outdoor and experiential education.
Working at Kandalore means you believe in supporting a camp culture that values
participation, kindness and respect, and the power of the outdoors for young
people.
The Camp Founded in 1947 Kandalore offers an un-matched camp experience for
children 6 – 16, providing the best of both canoe-tripping and camp activities.
The camp prides itself on its warm and supportive community where children are
made to feel included in the camp culture. The supportive nature of the camp
allows for the campers to try new activities and develop new skills with the
help of caring staff members. We offer campers an unmatched canoe tripping
experience, starting from age 6, with the program designed to gradually
introduce new skills and challenges as they get older.
Camp Kandalore helps kids to know
and be themselves. We believe in authenticity of character; that challenging
our campers develops resilience and independence; that the outdoors is an ideal
environment where kids can learn and have fun; that an accepting environment
promotes belonging and connection; and that our facilitators and staff inspire
our campers. Most importantly, we believe that a positive camp culture leads to
highly transformative experiences for young people.
Job Outline
As a Tripper Apprentice, you will spend one
month as a Counsellor, inspiring and supporting our campers aged 6-15, and
another month immersed in the Trip Department, honing your skills in outdoor
adventure.
Our Counsellors support, inspire,
and care about campers. The camp is divided into three sections prep juniors
(6-11), inters , seniors Counsellors are directly responsible
for a cabin group of 8-10 campers each session with a co-counsellor. Our
counsellors report to their section head and throughout the day facilitate
various program activities.
Our Tripper Apprentices will
prepare for and lead our prep junior canoe trips, ranging from 2-3 days. On
these trips our TA's will be responsible for the physical and emotional
wellbeing of our campers and staff. Duties include assessing and managing risk,
ensuring a culture of safety and inclusivity, administering first aid, managing
behavioral issues, and facilitating outdoor educational programming.
This position includes subsidized training, access to
pro-deals, room and board, canoe trip experience, and a fantastic summer at
camp.
Minimum Qualifications
·
Camp experience is an asset
·
Coaching and experience working with youth is an
asset
·
Canoe Trip Experience is an asset
·
Standard First-Aid with CPR-C
·
Bronze Cross Lifeguard certification or higher,
no exceptions can be made.
·
WAFA is an asset.
Responsibilities Include
·
Care, supervision and mentorship of campers ages
7-15.
·
Facilitate camp activities and programs.
·
Join your cabin group on canoe trips from 1-12
days in length.
·
Prepare for and lead 2-3 day flat water
trips.
·
Join all-camp events and have an active presence
in camp life.
·
Complete appropriate documentation throughout
each session.
·
Contribute to a welcoming and enjoyable
atmosphere for staff and campers at all times.
· Coordinating food and gear pack out
with other TA's.
· Collect med forms and review with
nursing team.
· Contacting camp for any risk
management, behavioural or route support.
· Review camper dietary and ensure
supplementation.
· Keep accurate trip log and submit to
Trip Director along with post trip documentation: LIT and staff evaluations, Damaged
gear, Incident Reports, etc.
· Being flexible to changing schedules.
· Following risk management
procedures.
How To Apply If you or someone you know wants to learn and grow this
summer, please apply online at: Join Our Team | Kandalore if
a position is posted, we are still actively seeking candidates, and you are
welcome to apply.
Your application matters to us and we will review it
carefully. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
We work to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion principles
and practices as an integral and foundational part of Camp Kandalore's culture
and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds,
perspectives, and skills making us better together.As a condition of employment, a clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required.
Do You Need an Accommodation? Camp Kandalore is committed to fostering an inclusive,
equitable and accessible environment where everyone feels valued, respected,
and supported. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities
throughout the recruitment process. If
contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise the Hiring Manager if
you require accommodation.
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