It’s a job that’s inspired movie plots of all genres, including comedy, horror and even romance — Dirty Dancing comes to mind.
But the true day-to-day responsibilities of a summer camp counsellor are less about learning how to dance and more about keeping kids safe, consoling homesick tweens and ensuring everybody has a good time while getting them to the right place at the right time — that is unless you plan on attending dance camp.
Regardless, a job as a summer camp worker is guaranteed to create memories that will last a lifetime. Whether you eventually want to turn those memories into a screenplay is up to you — and yes, there’s a camp for that, too.
The B.C. Camping Association offers a job board on its website to assist individuals seeking summer work or full-time employment opportunities with its accredited member camps.
If you enjoy working with kids, have a passion for the great outdoors and love the camp environment, the website is a great resource and place to start.
To apply for a position, send a resume and cover letter to the corresponding member camp by the application deadline. To submit a job posting, contact BCCA secretary Conor Lorimer at [email protected] and submit a request including the application deadline, contact information and a link applicants can follow to the camp’s website or job posting. For a full list of accredited camps, visit the directory at .
The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Park Board and some community centre associations also hire seasonal summer help to fill positions as playground leaders and day camp workers. For more information, follow the employment links at .
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