Summer Camp Leader
Maison Tucker House – Nature Summer Camps
Location: Maison Tucker House, Ontario
Term: June 22, 2026 – August 14, 2026
Hours: 35 hours/week
Wage: $19/hour
About Maison Tucker House
Maison Tucker House is a community-centered space rooted in nature, creativity, learning, and connection. Through our summer nature camps, children are encouraged to explore the outdoors, build confidence, foster curiosity, and engage in meaningful environmental and creative experiences.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and compassionate Summer Camp Leader to help lead and oversee our 2026 Nature Summer Camps program.
Position Overview
The Summer Camp Leader will act as the primary supervisor and coordinator for the camp program. This individual will support and guide camp counselors, help develop camp programming and curriculum, maintain communication with parents and guardians, and ensure a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for all participants.
The Camp Leader will report directly to the Executive Director and play a key role in the successful delivery of the summer camps.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise daily camp operations
- Support, mentor, and coordinate camp counselors
- Assist in developing and organizing camp curriculum, activities, and nature-based programming
- Help promote camp programming and community outreach efforts
- Act as the main point of communication for parents and guardians
- Ensure the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all campers
- Maintain camp rules, procedures, and positive group dynamics
- Oversee daily setup and cleanup of camp spaces and materials
- Manage attendance, incident reporting, and administrative documentation
- Ensure activities are engaging, age-appropriate, and aligned with Maison Tucker House values
- Work collaboratively with the Executive Director on planning, reporting, and evaluation
Qualifications
- Experience working with children and/or youth in camp, educational, recreational, or community settings
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Ability to manage groups of children in a calm, positive, and responsible manner
- Passion for nature, environmental learning, creativity, and community engagement
- First Aid/CPR certification is considered an asset
- Bilingualism (English/French) required
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is:
- Warm, responsible, and dependable
- Creative and adaptable
- A strong team leader and communicator
- Passionate about creating meaningful outdoor experiences for children
- Comfortable taking initiative and problem-solving in a dynamic environment
Eligibility
Who can apply for this job Summer Camp Leader Job?
The Government of Canada funded this job through the Canada Summer Jobs program.
To apply for this position, applicants must:
- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person who has been granted refugee status in Canada
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada
Please note:
- International students and other temporary residents are not eligible under the Canada Summer Jobs program
- Applicants may apply to multiple Canada Summer Jobs positions, but may only hold one full-time Canada Summer Jobs position at a time
- Bilingualism (English/French) is required
- A Vulnerable Sector Check will be required prior to employment
To Apply
Please submit your resume and a short cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience to: director@maisontuckerhouse.ca.
Deadline: May 31st 2026