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Staff Frequently Asked Questions |
How old do I have to be to apply?
Age 17+ → Counsellors & Canoe Trip Leaders
Age 18+ → Assistant Instructors
Age 19+ → Head Instructors
What qualifications do I need?See HERE for qualifications.
What are the dates for summer employment?Staff need to be available from June 21st to August 23rd.
What is the pay?
See HERE for staff pay.
Note: We provide room and board for staff & transportation to and from Toronto twice a summer for staff free of charge.
Do counsellors get to choose the age groups they work with?Counsellors certainly get to request the age group that they would most like to work with and feel best suited for and then we make the final decision on your placement.
How many campers/staff are in each cabin?We have approximately 10 campers and two counsellors in each cabin.
Is there work before or after the summer?We hire staff to work in the spring and fall for our Outdoor Centre. We also hire staff to work before and after camp on our maintenance staff.
Do you hire kitchen staff?We do not hire our kitchen staff directly. If you would like to work in our kitchen, please email our food service provider, It's Lavoie Catering Concepts (
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How old are your campers?Our campers are ages 7-15 and our 16 year olds are Leaders-In-Training.
How many staff do you have? How many are new to Arowhon?We have approximately 150 staff and about 30 are brand new to Arowhon each summer.
I have a commitment and would have to come late/leave early is this okay?Unfortunately, it is not okay. We are only able to hire staff who can work the full summer.
Where do your staff come from?We have staff who come from all across Canada and the United States and also from Great Britain and Australia.
How many staff are on each canoe trip?Most canoe trips have a Canoe Tripper, a Counsellor & seven campers. If our campers are younger we make sure to have three staff and only six campers.
How long do campers come for?Most of our campers come for one or two months, but some of our campers ages seven to ten come for two weeks.
How is the food?Joanne, one of our camp directors, is a food critic when she’s not at camp, so we eat really well! We have lots of choices so you can always find something that you like. We have main courses like pancakes, muffins, hamburgers, pizza, spaghetti, lasagna, grilled cheese and BBQ chicken. Plus, at breakfast we have fruit, cereal, toast and oatmeal, at lunch we have a salad bar, 2 homemade soups, bread, jam, cheese and fruit and at dinner we have a separate meal for vegetarians. We also have a special staff snack every night.
Is your camp religious?No, we are a proudly non-denominational camp with no religious affiliations.
How do I apply?Please fill out our online application. Once we have received your application you can expect to hear from us in the next day or two.
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