Join the Camps Team!
When you join Camping and Outdoor Education, you’re joining a dynamic team of passionate people excited to work with participants and gain valuable work experience and skills. Bonus: You'll make lifelong friends.
Be the Spark.
Top 10 Reasons To Work in Camps
- Never get bored — every day is different
- Do meaningful work
- Get 40 to 80 hours of paid training
- Develop personally and professionally
- Work in an inclusive and diverse community
- Work in a supportive and collaborative environment
- Receive a free camp uniform
- Get a ride to camp by being a paid bus marshal
- Work outdoors
- Get a free YMCA gym membership
Gain Valuable Skills for Personal and Professional Development
- Leadership
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Decision making
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Flexibility and adaptability
Grow Your Career
Chris got her first job working as a Y Day Camp Counsellor in Pickering in 2015. Chris says she struggled with self-confidence back then and that her mom applied for her. “I’m so glad she did! Since then, I’ve found my passion through camp and applied my newfound confidence in my personal life.”
Year-Round Camping and Outdoor Education
We don’t just offer camp in the summer — there is much more to Camping and Outdoor Education!
Outdoor Educators facilitate groups at our two outdoor education sites — YMCA Camp Pine Crest and YMCA Cedar Glen — all year.
Our camp teams facilitate outdoor education groups, women’s weekends, alumni activities, Family Day weekends, and more. We also offer day camp during March and winter breaks.