CAMP MISAWANNEE
2023 Staff Applications
Counsellors: Girls entering grades 12 and up in
September 2023.
Counsellors in Training (CITs): Girls entering grades
10 & 11 in September 2023.
APPLICATION PROCESS
We are accepting applications for all 3 Camp Misawannees this summer:
July 4-5, 7-8 Day Camps at the Farm in Surrey
July 11-13 Overnight Camp in Victoria
August 7-14 Overnight Camp in Chilliwack
Staff Positions for 2023 will look something like this:
Day Camps: approx. 15 Staff
Victoria Camp: approx. 10 Staff
August Overnight:
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10 Counsellors (Born 2006 or earlier)
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10 Counsellors in Training (Born 2007 & 2008)
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4 LIT Counsellors
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6 Activity Staff (3 Directors / 3 Assistants)
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Lifeguard
CIT Training Fee: $250
Application Deadline: March 15, 2023
CAMP INFORMATION
Vancouver Day Camps
July 4 & 7: 8:30-5:30. July 5 & 8: 12:30-9:30
Location: The Farm in Surrey
Victoria Overnight Camp
Arrive: Tuesday July 11 afternoon.
Depart: Thursday July 13 evening:
Location: The Dumas Residence, Sydney BC
Vancouver Overnight Camp
Arrive: Monday August 7 @ 2pm
Depart: Monday August 14, at noon.
Location: Charis Camp and Conference Centre, Chilliwack, BC (51935 Hack Brown Rd).
All leaders are responsible for their transportation to and from camp however we work to car pool with other staff.
Contact:
Christina Estrada, Director
604-992-22
Camp Misawannee is sponsored by Headford Cultural Group, a registered charity whose primary focus is the education and development of women of all ages. Headford’s spiritual activities are entrusted to Opus Dei, an institution of the Roman Catholic Church. For further information visit http://www.crestwellstudycentre.com, www.headford.ca and www.opusdei.ca
COUNSELLOR POSITIONS
Counsellors
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Supervise a group of 6 campers;
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Responsible for the care, safety and overall wellbeing of their campers at all times
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Responsible for cabin preparation and cleanup at end of camp.
Nurse
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Stocks and prepares a First Aid kit to bring to camp.
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Keeps track of all medical forms and medication of campers and staff.
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Informs staff of particular medical needs of any of their campers.
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Must be available at all times to administer first aid or any medical attention that does not require a physician.
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Identifies health and safety issues.
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Nursing or advanced first aid certification required.
Sports leader
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Plans and supervises all sports activities
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Leads the Ropes Course, campfire activities, and other big group games.
Drama leader
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Plans and supervises drama activities.
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Oversees Talent Show and Skit Night.
Craft leader
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Plans and supervises the craft activities.
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Maintains a clean craft station throughout camp.
Lifeguard
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Plans and supervises pool activities during camp
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Stays on duty for all open pool times.
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NLS required.
COUNSELLOR IN TRAINING POSITIONS
Counsellors in Training (CITs)
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Assists Counsellors in supervising a group of 6 campers.
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Responsible for cabin preparation and cleanup at end of camp.
Craft Assistant
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Plans and supervises the craft activities.
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Maintains a clean craft station throughout camp.
Sports Assistant
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Assists with planning and supervising all sports and campfire activities.
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Assists in leading the Rope Course and other team building activities.
Lifeguard Assistant
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Assists with planning and supervising all pool activities.
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Assists in supervising open pool times.
Drama Assistant
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Assists with planning and supervising all drama activities.
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Assists with Talent Show and Skit Night.
