Opportunity Description
Title: Camp Counsellor
Location: Big Cove Camp, Thorburn, NS
Position Status: Full-Time Temporary
Start Date: June 2026
Compensation: $600+ per week
Vacancies: 5
About the role Camp Counsellors live with and take care of a cabin of 8-10 campers and work alongside a co‑counsellor. They are directly responsible for the care and supervision of their campers, providing each camper with a positive camping experience. Counsellors instruct cabin programs as well as interest group programs which include swimming, canoeing, drama, archery, high ropes and many more. This position requires strong leadership and independence, teamwork, a caring nature and a willingness to have fun. Throughout the summer, counsellors may have the opportunity to have Leadership shadows, take part in a maintenance or kitchen rotation, or be a leader in the 8‑week leadership program.
Responsibilities Camper Care & Supervision
Live in‑cabin with 8–...
Location: Big Cove Camp, Thorburn, NS
Position Status: Full-Time Temporary
Start Date: June 2026
Compensation: $600+ per week
Vacancies: 5
About the role Camp Counsellors live with and take care of a cabin of 8-10 campers and work alongside a co‑counsellor. They are directly responsible for the care and supervision of their campers, providing each camper with a positive camping experience. Counsellors instruct cabin programs as well as interest group programs which include swimming, canoeing, drama, archery, high ropes and many more. This position requires strong leadership and independence, teamwork, a caring nature and a willingness to have fun. Throughout the summer, counsellors may have the opportunity to have Leadership shadows, take part in a maintenance or kitchen rotation, or be a leader in the 8‑week leadership program.
Responsibilities Camper Care & Supervision
Live in‑cabin with 8–...
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