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 bccamping.org.
The Vancouver 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 vancouver.ca.
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