Camp Centennial's counsellors are a group of young people from Greater Moncton who value education as well as having fun and know the importance of having them go hand-in-hand. It's going to be zany; it's more fun that way.

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Whether you’re a life-time Camper or someone completely new to the world of Camp Centennial, we’re thrilled that you’re interested in being a part of Camp! We’re proud of the experiences we facilitate for Campers and so much of that relies on the commitment and attitude of our Counsellors. 

 

What you need to know: 

 

• Our application process starts online.  We typically start accepting them in the fall (for the following summer). We use this as a first-step to getting to know you. The more information you can provide us about who you are and what you’re interested in, the better! Once an application is received you will get an automatic response confirming that we received it. 

• From there, we will invite applicable candidates to an in-person interview. These are, once again, simply a chance to get to know you! We also take the time to make sure those candidates understand the commitment they are endeavouring into. We do that by both providing a written explanation of the commitment details as well as talking about in-person. 

• From there, we will contact everyone we interviewed. Those that are being offered a position will be given further information while those we aren’t able to offer a spot to will be notified that there are no open positions at that time. 

• Please note that the application process is highly competitive! We aren’t able to accept everyone. 

 

What does the role look like?

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• Well, the entire intention of Camp Centennial is that it be a place where we foster growth. That sounds simply but in practice it means a high-level of commitment and dedication. Dedication to your own learning, expanding your own understanding, and being open to the supports as well as the discomforts that come with that expanse. In alignment with that Counsellors are in a position of facilitating similar types of growth in others; their peers and of course Campers. 

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How do we do it?

• Through games, songs, adventures, etc. Our activities range from climbing wall to canoeing and many many things inbetween. We recognize that those activities are the conduits where we foster growth in the individual. 

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What do you need to be a Camp Counsellor?

• An attitude of curiosity and a high level of commitment.

• Camp Centennial offers options for acquiring the required certifications for successful candidates (First Aid, Paddle Canada Canoe Certs, Bronze Cross, etc). Camp also provides 6 days of in-person training specific to Camp Centennial as well as evening trainings for Rock Wall and Obstacle course safety. This makes for a busy spring!

 

What does Summer look like for a Counsellor?

• It’s a full commitment! The Camp-day for a Counsellor runs from 8:00am (with Counsellors expected to be here around 7:45am to be ready for 8:00am) until 4:30pm (that’s when Campers are picked up by, but there are clean-up responsibilities as well). That being said, there are also out trips and week-long programs (where Counsellors will be away anywhere from 1 night to 4 nights). We also have community Campfires on Fridays that typically end around 5:30pm. 

• At Camp, we’re Camper centered and committed to being present. That includes limited (or no) access to our own cellphones (although there are communal phones available for use). 

• Emotionally, it’s a full-summer commitment! Days are busy and we’re so deliberate in how we approach things, it can be a real adjustment! That being said, the experience of spending a summer outside, active, and totally committed to the well-being of yourself, of others, and of the world around us will be an adventure we guarantee will be meaningful. 

 

Counsellors coming into Camp come from a variety of backgrounds! We don't look for any specific skillset but we are looking for the right people. We are looking for dynamic individuals who are capable and excited to learn new things. People who are open minded to realizing their capacities to have positive impacts on others and are willing to have a tonne of fun doing so!

 

We are beginning to take applications now! We finish our hiring by late February.