SUMMER STAFF

Join us this summer

We have been developing tomorrow’s leaders for over 70 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.

Community

This is way more than a job. Grow in relationship with like-minded young adults who share your Christian values, initiative and energy!

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!

“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, find the right position for your skills and abilities and walk you through how to apply.

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.

LEADING BEHIND THE SCENES

Promotion Team

Camp Store Team

Administrative Team

As part of the Administrative Team, these team members focus 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.

Interested? Email Cathy Faubert at cathy@miniyowe.com.

Facility Team

Food Service Team

Does the idea of being part of a dedicated team that provided 600+ plus quality meals three times a day, seven days a week excite you? Are you interested in helping provide customized special diets for campers with unique needs? Our Food Service team members work alongside adult volunteers to craft exceptional meals for all of our guests. Our Food Service Manager provides a menu, clear direction, training and support to this group of leaders.

We have roles available for dietary specialists, a food distribution coordinator and more!

Interested? Email Jessica Meadows at jessica@miniyowe.com.

Medical Team

As part of the Medical Team, these individuals help provide the best possible care for our campers, staff and volunteers. In this role they 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, on a medical career path or experienced in administering first aid.

Interested? Email Spencer Tamming at spencer@miniyowe.com.

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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 $120 and $250. 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 3 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 you must provide us with (1) a TD1 form, (2) a TD1-ON form and (3) a photocopy of your SIN card.

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 and volunteers 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 volunteers receive AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities) training. If you are a first-time volunteer you can complete the “general requirements” module on this website. 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. The type of training is dependant on your role. You will need to complete the Lead Team Training Safety Module or the Cabin Leader and Activity Leader Safety 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.