Experience camp in Canada
There is nothing more Canadian than summer camp. Sunny days, cooling off in the lake, epic sunsets, campfires, close friends and amazing memories. The international staff position is typically a four to six-month contract. You’ll start in early May as part of our “spring staff” team that readies the site for the season. Then you’ll participate in our spring education programs with school groups, spend July and August as part of Wahanowin and stay through music camp and our fall education programs. It’s an amazing opportunity to have so many diverse experiences in one job and develop unbreakable bonds with other staff, especially the ones that spend four to six months at camp.
Why choose Wahanowin as your Canadian camp? You’ll have so many unique experiences, meet different people from all walks of life, connect with kids and give them a window into your world. You become part of the backbone of our staff team, have opportunities to explore the area on your days off (we are only 1.5 hours from Toronto) and truly immerse yourself in Canadian life.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do you hire staff from outside of Canada?
We love our international staff. We hire from all aorund the world and this is what makes Wahanowin such a unique, special and diverse place! We work with international staff partnership agencies who assist with recruiting but anyone is welcome to apply and we can hire international staff directly as well.
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Do you help with the work permit process?
Yes, once you have been offered a position, we will guide you through every step of obtaining a permit to work in Canada.
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Do I need medical insurance?
In addition to our internal camp insurance, all international staff must have their own medical insurance to cover any unexpected medical expenses.
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When does camp start and end?
Pre-camp staff training begins on Saturday, June 21, 2025, and camp ends on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. We also have positions available for our spring season and our post-camp season. The spring season begins on Sunday, April 27, 2025, and the post season ends on Friday, October 3, 2025.
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Do I get days off?
All staff get one day off per week, not including the first week of camp and the last week of camp. Days off are 24 hours, beginning at 6pm and ending at 6pm the next day. Staff are permited to leave camp on their days off.
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Do I get to choose my age group?
We ask all prospective staff to let us know their ideal age group and we take that into account when placing staff for the summer.
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How do I apply?
We have an application for new staff and returning staff here. Once you fill out the appllication and it is accepted, we will contact you for an interview.
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When do I get paid?
You will be paid at the end of your contract, however, there will be one or two opportunities throughout the season to get “half-way” pay.
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Do I have to live in a cabin with campers?
If you are a counsellor, your role is to spend the summer building healthy relationships with your campers, act as a role model for them and facilitate positive experiences at camp. Living with campers in their cabins and being a consistent presence in their day-to-day life at camp is critical to building trust and making sure campers know they always have someone to rely on at any time during the day.
Most of our specialists live in cabins with campers, but there are some that live out in private or shared staff accommodations.
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Can I have visitors at camp?
Outside visitors are not permitted at camp for either staff or campers, including on your day off, Visitors Day (unless you have a sibling that is a camper at camp), during free time or after camper bedtime. Visitors at camp disrupt the daily routine and can be distracting for staff and campers alike.
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Please click on the following links to apply to Camp Wahanowin.
