Summer Camp - Camp Tapawingo

Position: Summer Camp Staff - Camp Tapawingo
Location: Parry Sound

2026 Camp Tapawingo Summer Camp Staff Recruitment
JOB POSTING DATE: December 23, 2025
POSITION DATES: May 1 - August 26, 2026
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YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people from all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations. We also encourage members of designated equity-seeking groups to self-identify. YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities.

If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

ABOUT YWCA TORONTO’S CAMP TAPAWINGO
Tap into a 95-year tradition of learning, adventure and fun. For girls and gender diverse children and youth 6-15 years of age, YWCA’s Camp Tapawingo can turn a summer experience into a summer of unique memories. The relaxed atmosphere of a child and youth-focused setting creates the perfect environment for embarking on a camper’s journey to self-discovery, confidence and achievement.

We continue to increase diversity, equity and inclusion within our services at Camp Tapawingo. We aspire to be a camp that is representative of Toronto’s diverse community and to provide a welcoming space where camp participants, families, counsellors-in-training and staff feel safe and valued. Through active diversity outreach, partnerships, and subsidies for families on lower incomes, we work to ensure that all experiences are positive and valuable ones.

We strive to be a community where individuals can relax and be their best selves.

YWCA’s Camp Tapawingo is currently recruiting applicants, ages 17 years old or older, for various positions. All
staff live at the camp on Georgian Bay near Parry Sound and work directly with children and youth in the following areas: swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, climbing, dance & drama, fitness, sailing, nature activities, land sports, tripping, kayaking, guitar and mountain biking.
All specialty positions will start on June 12th and all counsellor positions start on June 19th. All positions end on August 26th. Compensation depends on the position and experience of the applicant.
For all camp positions, candidates are expected to demonstrate the following core competencies:

Ability to respect and maintain participant confidentiality

Understand and support the mission and beliefs of YWCA Toronto;

Incorporate principles of anti-oppression and equity;

Demonstrate respect, consideration and acceptance of the opinions of others while expressing

their own expertise and effectively utilizing relevant resources and specialists;

Consistently collaborate with team members, sharing ideas and differences openly;

Be receptive to new ideas and adapt to change as necessary;

Set goals, prioritize tasks and carry out responsibilities to achieve quality results;

Take action to avoid or solve problems and create opportunities for positive change;

Demonstrate commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.

At YWCA Toronto’s Camp Tapawingo, we believe in unplugging from screens in order to connect with nature
and each other. Our staff have limitations on cell phone and other electronic device use while at camp.

Vaccination Policy:
In accordance with YWCA Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees, students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as well as measles vaccination recommended by Toronto Public Health.

A police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring. YWCA is a unionized workplace. Staff are represented by CUPE Local 2189. These positions are not within the Bargaining Unit. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Current Available Positions

Business Coordinator and Program Leader
The successful candidate is responsible for the administration of the tuck shop, town trips and processing expenditures.
The candidate should have:

High school or post-secondary education attendance with an interest in gaining further experience in child…