SUMMER STAFF

Join us this summer

We have been developing tomorrow’s leaders for over 75 years and have an ambitious vision for the future. We hire 200+ young adults each summer to partner with us in providing one of the best summer camp experiences in Ontario!

Leadership Development

Camp provides opportunities to take responsibility and lead both campers and other staff. We prioritize your growth through two weeks of staff training, one more week than most other camps in Ontario.

Thriving Community

This is way more than a job. Grow in relationship with like-minded young adults who share your values, initiative and energy! We are a community focused on developing the next generation of leaders through life-changing adventures in God’s creation.

Summer in Muskoka

Nothing beats swimming in Mary Lake, staring up at the stars and hiking in the woods. Spend your summer in the most beautiful place on earth.

See Lives Change

You’ll be on the front line watching campers change as they try new experiences, grow in confidence and ask questions. Lives change at Camp!

Surrounded by Support

We’ve developed a system to support our staff and help them thrive! Benefit from a supervisor who provides mentorship and 1-on-1 feedback, dedicated time in the day to spend in the Bible with Jesus, an on-site counsellor you can book free appointments with and a ministry committed to scheduled rest periods throughout the day.

“Working at Camp allowed me to develop as a leader, grow in faith and further my practical skills.” Glendon M.

NEW TO CAMP? LET'S CONNECT!

Fill out this form and our team will connect with you to discuss opportunities for next summer! We can answer any questions you have and find the right position for your skills and abilities.

A POSITION FOR EVERYONE

LEADING CAMPERS

Cabin Leaders

The hero’s of Camp Mini-Yo-We! Cabin Leaders have the largest direct impact on our campers. Everything we do is designed to support this amazing group of leaders! Cabin Leaders serve by caring for their campers each week in their cabin. They provide our campers the best experience Camp can offer by building great relationships with those in their care. Cabin Leaders lead cabin devotions, act in campfire skits, and dress up for amazing program games. Are you looking for memories that will last a lifetime? Join our Cabin Leader team for this summer!

LEADING STAFF

Section Heads

Waterfront Head

Grasshopper Head

Do you absolutely love preschool kids? The Grasshopper Team provides childcare for adult volunteers who are “pre-camper” age from 7am until 7pm every day and we need you to help us serve these little ones. You’ll work with a small team of people to provide safe and fun activities from a different small group of Grasshoppers every week. Whether it’s swinging on the swings, playing at the playground, or going on an adventurous hike to the treehouse, your job is to craft a welcoming environment for these little ones!

LEADING SYSTEMS

Waterfront Coordinator

Activities Coordinator

Tripping Coordinator

Music Coordinator

Do you have a passion for helping lead quality musical worship experiences? Are you energized by helping worship teams improve how they lead for children and young people? Help our music team offer compelling worship experiences across all of our programs. Coordinate with our production leaders to ensure the entire experience comes together flawlessly. Coach musicians at various levels to increase engagement with our campers.

Production Coordinator

Do you know the difference between HDMI and MIDI? Are you comfortable soldering cables and tweaking the EQ? Do you love to make the audio, visual & lighting work together to create great experiences for audiences? We have sound systems, video projectors and lighting rigs that we need you to help us maximize to ensure that all program teams can do what they do. If you are looking for a chance to lead through technology this is the role for you.

OPERATIONS TEAMS

Promotion Team

As a Promotion Team Members you will use your creative gifts to share what is happening at Camp online through photography and videography. Ideal applicants would have experience and passion in one or more of the following areas: photography, videography, photo and video editing or social media management.

Read the Promotion Team Member job description.

Interested? Got questions? Email Spencer Tamming our Operations Manager at spencer@miniyowe.com or call 705-385-2629.

Camp Store Team

As part of the Administrative Team, you will help provide the best possible care for our campers, staff and other guests by running our two Camp Stores. Tasks include operating the store till, receiving inventory, restocking shelves, cleaning the shops and administrative work.

Read the Camp Store Team Member job description.

Interested? Got questions? Email Cathy Faubert our Administrative Manger at cathy@miniyowe.com or call 705-385-2629.

Administrative Team

As part of the Administrative Team, your focus will be on the experience of our customers. There is a heavy focus on interacting with camper parents, staff and guests over email, phone and in person. Primary tasks include registering campers, managing family accounts, answering phone calls, responding to emails and inquiries, as well as various administrative tasks for other teams.

Read the Office Assistant job description.

Interested? Got questions? Email Cathy Faubert our Administrative Manager at cathy@miniyowe.com or call 705-385-2629.

Facility Team

As part of the Facility Team, you will help maintain the facility and remove distractions to improve the experience of the campers, staff and guests on property. Tasks include cleaning washrooms and accommodations, collecting garbage, groundskeeping as well as projects that match your particular skills and abilities.

Read the Facility Team Member job description.

Interested? Got questions? Email Mike Leney our Facility Manager at mike.l@miniyowe.com or call 705-385-2629.

Food Service Team

The Food Service Team is dedicated to providing 600+ plus quality meals three times a day, seven days a week! Depending on your role you will be helping provide customized special diets for campers and staff or keeping our three kitchens stocked from our central food storage location. Food Service team members work alongside our year-round staff and adult volunteers to craft exceptional meals for all of our guests.

Interested? Got questions? Email Jessica Meadows or Food Service Manager at jessica@miniyowe.com or call 705-385-2629.

Medical Team

As part of the Medical Team, you will help provide the best possible care for our campers, staff and volunteers. In this role you will support the volunteers on our medical team by providing consistency from week to week, weekend relief, and expertise in Camp’s medical database, policy and procedures. Ideal candidates include nursing students, or someone on a medical career path and experienced in administering first aid.

Read the Nursing Student job description.

Interested? Got questions? Email Spencer Tamming our Operations Manager at spencer@miniyowe.com or call 705-385-2629.

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Need-To-Know Details

Dates

Our summer programs run during July & August. Our dates and rates webpage lists when each program is offered this summer.

Training

All staff join our Skills Week and Leadership Conference training. Some roles also participate in our Lead Staff Training Days.

Time Off

All our summer staff receive 1 day off week from Saturday morning around 11:00 AM until Sunday morning at 9:00 AM.

Honorarium

Staff working a minimum of 4 weeks receive a weekly honorarium between $200 and $400. Room and board is included.

Minimum Age

We require all summer staff to be at least 17 years old by December 31st or be a part of our Leaders in Training program.

Yes! Spring Crew is an additional work opportunity for staff serving on our team in the summer. Spring Crew members help prepare us for the summer months and support our Mini-Yo-We Interns in serving our spring guests. To apply for Spring Crew you must be accepted for a summer position for a minimum 4 weeks. You can indicate your interest in this program on your summer staff application.

Yes! There are two opportunities for summer staff who want to stay on and continue serving at Camp.

Fall Crew - Stay on for a few days from August 31 to September 3! Work with our team to help "shut down" for the season putting away program equipment, tidying up seasonal buildings and much more.
Internship - The Camp Mini-Yo-We Internship is an opportunity for young adults to live and serve in intentional community. The program begins in August and runs for 12 months. Find out more here.

After completing your application, a member of our team will send you an email with additional paperwork required to volunteer at Camp. These files can be uploaded directly to your account OR be sent directly to our team at summerstaff@miniyowe.com.

This includes the following:

Financial Paperwork

All staff members who commit to work at Camp Mini-Yo-We for 4 or more weeks in the summer qualify for a staff honorarium. There is no need to apply. An allotted amount will be listed on your contract based on your position, number of years on staff, your qualifications and other factors. If your total honorarium for the summer is more than $500 please ensure we have a copy of your TD1 and TD1-ON forms as well as a photocopy of your SIN card. If you served on our team in the past two years you don't need to provide new TD forms (check with our team if you are not sure).

Vulnerable Sector Check

Camp Mini-Yo-We is entrusted with the care of many children each summer and we are committed to providing a safe environment. We take the hiring of our staff very seriously. We require a clear Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) on file for all staff members ages 18 or older at the time of serving in the summer.

New Staff: ALL new staff are required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) from their local police station for us to review and add to your volunteer file.
Returning Staff: In addition to having a VSC on file, we require a new Police Check to be provided by returning volunteers every five years. Our Volunteer Coordinator will let you know if you need to provide an updated police check for this upcoming summer. Please note that this can be obtained online through MyBackCheck (we will send you instructions) or at a local police station.

AODA Training

We are required to have all staff receive AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities) training. If you are on our team this summer please complete the Camp Mini-Yo-We online AODA Training Module. It should take roughly 10 minutes. Please email the Volunteer Coordinate a photocopy of your signed certificate prior to arrival. If you have already received AODA training for Camp you don’t need to do it again as we will have it on file.

Health & Safety Training

All staff are required to complete the Ontario Workplace Health and Safety Training. If you are on our team this summer please complete the Camp Mini-Yo-We online Health & Safety Training Module.

WHMIS Training

All staff are required to complete WHMIS training. If you are on our team this summer please complete the Camp Mini-Yo-We online WHMIS Training Module.

Day off Permission Form

If you will be under the age of 18 at any point while serving this summer on our staff team, please have your parents complete this Day Off Permission Form. This form indicates if you are allowed off property during your time off. If we have not received this form we will assume you do not have permission to go off property during your time off this summer.