Camps

Contract dates: May 5, 2025 to September 5, 2025

The Town is seeking a Summer Camp Co-ordinator to assist with facilitating the Town’s 2025 summer camps, including program planning, delivery, and administration. Duties of this position will include assisting with pre-summer camp planning; overseeing camp operations and activities; assisting with planning and implementation of camp training, staff meetings and agenda preparation; ensuring HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development are incorporated into programming; providing direction and feedback to Counsellors; responding to parent and staff concerns; preparing supply orders; completing attendance lists, schedules, incident reports, correspondence with parents, and supply tracking; utilizing online surveys to gather parent feedback; providing feedback for Counsellor evaluations; completing a post-summer camp report to assist with future programming; and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Full-time enrollment or completion in a post-secondary education program related to recreation or education would be an asset
• Previous experience working with children, including a minimum of four (4) years of work experience in a camp or recreation setting
• Standard First Aid/CPR certificate
• Experience using Microsoft Office
• Experience with XPlor Recreation (formerly PerfectMind) recreation program software would be an asset
• HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development and HIGH FIVE® QUEST 2 would be assets
• Valid Driver’s License in good standing

The successful candidate will be expected to work some weekends depending on program and training needs. The successful candidate may also be scheduled to assist with the Camp Counsellor interviews. Mandatory camp training days are scheduled in June, and the successful candidate must be available to work on Canada Day. Hours of work will be thirty-five (35) hours per week prior to the start of camp, and then ranging from forty (40) to forty-four (44) hours per week during camps, depending on business needs.

Hourly Range: $26.59 - $28.76 (2025 rate)

Please note:

• Virtual interview formats are available for this position.
• All Town student positions are subject to budget and grant approval, and thus may be subject to change. 
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, including but not limited to a Vulnerable Sector Check, in accordance with the duties of this position.

Eligible students are invited to submit their resumes, in confidence, to Sarah Mayer, Human Resources Co-ordinator, no later than 12 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025. Applications may be submitted online, or in person to the Town Hall located at 87 Broadway.

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Contract dates: May 26, 2025 to August 29, 2025

The Town is seeking two Assistant Summer Camp Co-ordinators to assist the Summer Camp Co-ordinator in planning the Town’s 2025 summer camps. Duties of this position include overseeing extended camp programs, off-site excursions, and camp activities as required; assisting staff with the integration of children with special needs in partnership with service providers; assisting with the planning and implementation of camp training sessions; providing direction and feedback to Counsellors; responding to parent and staff concerns; preparing required supply orders; completing attendance lists, staff schedules, incident reports, supply tracking, and correspondence; providing feedback for Counsellor evaluations; and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Full-time enrollment in a post-secondary program such as Recreation and Leisure, Education, Child and Youth Development, or Early Childhood Education.
• Previous experience working with children, including a minimum of two (2) years of work experience in a camp or recreation setting.
• HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development.
• Standard First Aid/CPR certificate
• Experience using Microsoft Office.
• Experience with XPlor Recreation (Formerly PerfectMind) recreation program software would be an asset.
• Valid Driver’s License in good standing

The successful candidates will be expected to work some weekends depending on program and training needs. Mandatory camp training days are scheduled in June, and successful candidates must be available to work on Canada Day. Hours of work will be thirty-five (35) hours per week prior to the start of camp, and then ranging from forty (40) to forty-four (44) hours per week during camps, depending on business needs.

Hourly Rate: $24.59 to $26.60 (2025 rate)

Please note:

• Virtual interview formats are available for this position.
• All Town student positions are subject to budget and grant approval, and thus may be subject to change. 
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, including but not limited to a Vulnerable Sector Check, in accordance with the duties of this position.

Eligible students are invited to submit their resumes, in confidence, to Sarah Mayer, Co-ordinator, Human Resources, no later than 12 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025. Applications may be submitted online, or in person to the Town Hall located at 87 Broadway. Please do not email your application.

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Contract dates: May 26, 2025 to August 29, 2025

The Town is seeking an Assistant Summer Camp Co-ordinator – Inclusion to assist the Summer Camp Co-ordinator in planning the Town’s 2025 summer camps.

Job Duties:

• Overseeing integrated program planning to ensure that daily activities are adapted to individual participant needs; supporting camp staff in providing behaviour management strategies to support participants with exceptionalities; and working with parents/caregivers to identify individual child support needs and assisting with intake assessments.
• Assisting the Summer Camp Co-ordinator, Recreation Programmer and Supervisor, Recreation & Events in keeping and maintaining confidential records.
• Fostering positive relationships with parents/caregivers regularly to provide program support and accommodation plans as needed; and creating behaviour management plans for campers as required.
• Assisting in training camp staff and volunteers to support integration of participants with exceptionalities into the camp program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Full-time enrollment in a post-secondary education program related to recreation or education.
• Previous experience working with children, including a minimum of two (2) years of work experience in a camp or recreation setting.  Previous experience working with and supporting children with exceptionalities is an asset.
• Standard First Aid/CPR certificate, and experience using Microsoft Office
• Experience with XPlor Recreation (formerly PerfectMind) recreation program software would be an asset.
• HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development
• HIGH FIVE® QUEST 2 is an asset.
• Valid Driver’s Licence in good standing

The successful candidates will be expected to work some weekends depending on program and training needs. Mandatory camp training days are scheduled in June, and successful candidates must be available to work on Canada Day. Hours of work will be thirty-five (35) hours per week prior to the start of camp, and then ranging from forty (40) to forty-four (44) hours per week during camps, depending on business needs.

Hourly Rate: $24.59 to $26.60 (2025 rate)

Please note:

• To be eligible for this job, students must be enrolled in full-time post-secondary education. Preference is given to those returning to full-time post-secondary studies in the fall. Students may be asked to provide proof of enrolment.
• Virtual interview formats are available for this position.
• All Town student positions are subject to budget and grant approval, and thus may be subject to change. 
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, including but not limited to a Vulnerable Sector Check, in accordance with the duties of this position.

Eligible students are invited to submit their resumes, in confidence, to Sarah Mayer, Co-ordinator Human Resources, no later than 12 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025. Applications may be submitted online, or in person to the Town Hall located at 87 Broadway. Please do not email your application.

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Contract dates: June 2, 2025 to August 29, 2025

The Town is seeking an Assistant Co-ordinator, Neighbourhood Programs to assist preparation and delivery of comprehensive summer Neighbourhood Recreation programs including overseeing program planning, delivery and administration for the Town’s 2025 summer camps.

Job Duties:

• Overseeing daily operations including set up, leading and participation in all neighbourhood recreation programs at various park locations throughout the Town of Orangeville through hands-on interaction with participants by planning and leading activities.
• Acting as a resource to all neighbourhood staff on the inclusion of children with special needs.
• Ensuring positive interactions of program participants by monitoring interactions and providing guidance as a caring adult.
• Focusing on child development best practices by incorporating HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development into daily programming.
• Assisting with the planning and implementation of neighbourhood programs training sessions with a focus on resources and support for all neighbourhood programs; greeting program participants, completing program check-in/attendance, assisting with communication with program participants or parents/guardians.       
• Communicating to the Supervisor regarding participant issues or concerns, facilities, staffing, equipment, supplies or other areas of concerns that may impact the safety and quality of the program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Full-time enrollment in a post-secondary education program.
• Enrollment in a program related to recreation such as Recreation and Leisure Studies, Education, Child and Youth Development, Early Childhood Education or related course of study would be an asset.
• HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development certification.

• Previous experience working with children, including a minimum of six (6) months of previous experience in a similar environment. Previous experience working with children in a recreation setting is considered an asset.
• Standard First Aid, Level C and CPR and AED training is an asset.

• Valid Driver’s Licence in good standing

The successful candidates will be expected to work some weekends depending on program and training needs. Mandatory camp training days are scheduled in June, and successful candidates must be available to work on Canada Day. Hours of work will be thirty-five (35) hours per week prior to the start of camp, and then ranging from forty (40) to forty-four (44) hours per week during camps, depending on business needs.

Hourly Rate: $20.40 - $22.07 (2025 rate)

Please note:

• To be eligible for this job, students must be enrolled in full-time post-secondary education. Preference is given to those returning to full-time post-secondary studies in the fall. Students may be asked to provide proof of enrolment.
• Virtual interview formats are available for this position.
• All Town student positions are subject to budget and grant approval, and thus may be subject to change. 
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, including but not limited to a Vulnerable Sector Check, in accordance with the duties of this position.

Eligible students are invited to submit their resumes, in confidence, to Sarah Mayer, Human Resources Co-ordinator, no later than 12 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025. Applications may be submitted online, or in person to the Town Hall located at 87 Broadway. Please do not email your application.

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Full-time contract dates: June 30, 2025 to August 29, 2025

Mandatory training dates: June 14, 21, 26, 27, 28

The Town of Orangeville is seeking twenty-four Camp Counsellors for the planning, delivery and general administration of the Town’s 2025 summer camps. Duties of the position will include planning camp activities, with a focus on safe and inclusive programming; leading and participating in camp activities; ensuring materials and supplies are prepared, and program areas are clean and tidy; attending staff meetings; participating in pool activities as required; incorporating HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development into daily programming; completing attendance; communicating with parents regarding programming, scheduling, or concerns; checking program areas and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair; and other duties as assigned. Camp Counsellors may also be expected to work up to two weeks at the Neighbourhood Block Box program. The successful candidates will be expected to work some weekends depending on program and training needs. Mandatory camp training days are scheduled in June, and successful candidates must be available to work on Canada Day. Hours of work will be forty (40) hours per week during camps, depending on business needs.

Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 11.
• Minimum one (1) year of work experience in a camp/recreation/program setting
• Enrollment in a post-secondary education program related to recreation or education would be an asset.
• HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development would be an asset.
• Current Standard First Aid/CPR
• Excellent communication skills, and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Hourly Rate: $20.40 - $22.07 (2025 rate)

Please note:

• Virtual interview formats are available.
• Successful candidates must complete a Vulnerable Sector Check in accordance with the duties of this position.
• All Town student positions are subject to budget and grant approval, and thus may be subject to change. 

Eligible students are invited to submit their resumes, in confidence, to Sarah Mayer, Co-ordinator, Human Resources no later than 12 p.m. Friday, February 14, 2025. Applications may be submitted online, or in person to the Town Hall located at 87 Broadway. Please do not email your application.

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Full-time contract dates: June 30, 2025 to August 29, 2025

Mandatory training dates: June 14, 21, 26, 27, 28

The Town of Orangeville is seeking candidates for the position of Camp Counsellor-Inclusion, to assist with the delivery of the Town’s 2025 Summer Camps, to support camp participants with exceptionalities.

Job Duties:

• Facilitating daily activities and providing one-to-one or small group support to a participant(s) with an exceptionality in the summer camp program in a safe and enjoyable manner; and providing instruction and direction to campers with exceptionalities and adapting programming for campers as required
• Responding to behavioural issues in accordance with the Town’s Code of Conduct Policy and working with the Camp Coordinator and Supervisor, Recreation & Events to ensure a supportive environment for both staff and participants; ensuring a safe program environment including inspecting outdoor play areas, materials and/or equipment for safety hazards and actively supervises the child and monitors their activities; and responding to inquiries from and/or liaising with the parent/guardian and program participants and elevating situations as appropriate.;
• Accompanying campers to various locations safely; implementing strategies according to the intake process to set camper up for success; managing any behaviours and ensuring the dignity and respect of the camper in their care at all times and dealing with emergency situations in accordance to Town procedures; and maintaining confidentiality with any sensitive or personal information disclosed about the camper
• Attending staff meetings; participating in pool activities as required; incorporating HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development into daily programming; and completing attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

The successful candidates will be expected to work some weekends depending on program and training needs. Mandatory camp training days are scheduled in June, and successful candidates must be available to work on Canada Day. Hours of work will be forty (40) hours per week during camps, depending on business needs.

Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 11
• Enrollment in a post-secondary education program related to recreation or education would be an asset
• HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development would be an asset
• Current Standard First Aid/CPR
• Excellent communication skills and strong knowledge or inclusion and diversity as it relates to children with exceptionalities, and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Hourly Rate: $20.40 - $22.07 (2025 rate)

Please note:

• Virtual interview formats are available.
• Successful candidates must complete a Vulnerable Sector Check in accordance with the duties of this position.
• All Town student positions are subject to budget and grant approval, and thus may be subject to change. 

Eligible students are invited to submit their resumes, in confidence, addressed to Sarah Mayer, Co-ordinator, Human Resources, no later than 12 p.m. on Friday, February 14, 2025. Applications may be submitted online, or in person to the Town Hall located at 87 Broadway. Please do not email your applications.

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Eligible students are invited to submit their resumes, in confidence, to Sarah Mayer, Human Resources Co-ordinator. Applications may be submitted online, or in person to the Town Hall located at 87 Broadway. Please do not email your application.

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Postings close at various dates for different positions.

The following postings close on January 31 at 12 p.m.:

- Camp Coordinator

- Assistant Camp Coordinator

- Assistant Camp Coordinator, Inclusion

- Assistant Coordinator, Neighbourhood Programs

The following postings close on February 14 at 12 p.m.:

- Summer Camp Counsellor

- Summer Camp Counsellor, Inclusion 

Postings may be extended if required.

Candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted within 2 weeks after the posting closes. 

Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Candidates need to have completed their Standard First Aid certification prior to beginning work. The intention to complete this certification should be shared with interviewers during the interview stage. 

Preference may be given to candidates who have already completed their certification. 

Candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted directly by recreation staff. Candidates will be provided a link to book their own interview time and can choose an in-person option or a virtual option. 

Interviews will be approximately 20 minutes in length and may cover a variety of topics, including the following examples below:

- Previous experience working with children

- Leadership skills

- Problem solving skills

- Program planning

- Behaviour management 

Yes. Mandatory training dates are included in the job posting. Candidates must commit to attending full-day trainings on all of the following dates:

- June 14

- June 21

- June 26

- June 27 

- June 28

Additional trainings may be required based on program needs. 

Staff are paid to attend mandatory trainings. 

Yes. With the exception of mandatory training dates, staff are permitted to take up to 5 unpaid, pre-planned days off. Time off requests must be submitted in advance (deadline to be determined by Supervisors when training begins) and will be approved based on program needs and staff schedules. Time off requests are not guaranteed. 

Successful candidates will be notified by phone and will receive a follow-up email that includes the following details:

- Employment contract including contract dates and pay rate

- Information to complete a mandatory police record check ($41 fee applies*)

- Confirmation of training dates

- Employee handbook

- Employee accommodation request form (this is not a time off request)

- Job description

Candidates will have 1 week to consider their offer and accept or decline. 

* 2024 rates for police record check. 2025 rates may be different.

Yes. Staff are provided with Town of Orangeville summer camp t-shirts, a sweatshirt, and a pinny to be worn while swimming. Staff may be provided with 1 pair of shorts. 

Staff must provide their own swim suit. 

Additional bottoms (shorts or pants) that adhere to the dress code may be worn by staff. 

Yes. Staff may be scheduled at multiple camp locations. Locations include:

- Alder Recreation Centre

- Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre

- Island Lake Conservation Area

- Parks within the Town of Orangeville

Camp hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday for 9 weeks; July 4 to September 1. There is no camp on July 3 (in lieu of Canada Day) and August 7 (Civic Holiday).

We are pleased to offer summer camp programs for campers ages 4 to 13 years. Campers must be the appropriate age by the start of the program.

Camp will be available at three locations:

• Alder Recreation Centre – 275 Alder Street
• Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre – 6 Northmen Way

Registration for summer camp opens for Orangeville residents Thursday, March 20 at 8 a.m. Non-resident registration opens Thursday, March 27 at 8 a.m. For scheduling purposes, programs will be available to view online Tuesday, February 25.

Registration is available in person at Alder Recreation Centre, Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre and online at Orangeville RecConnect. 

Yes. Payment plans are available for summer camp programs. At the time of registration, 50% of the total camp fee is due. The remaining 50% will be automatically charged at the following schedule:

July Camps - Payment processed June 1st 

August Camp - Payment processed July 1st 

A credit card is required to set up a payment plan. 

All campers must be program ready. To be program ready, campers must be able to:

• Take direction and instruction from a staff member
• Interact and participate within the camp environment (based on the camper’s abilities)
• Interact and participate in a way that is safe for themselves and others
• Use the bathroom and changeroom independently
• Attend school successfully

Campers must be 4 years of age by the start of the program (no exceptions).

Please review our Camp Code of Conduct prior to attending camp.

The cost varies by camp location and resident status. Residents can expect to pay between $47-$60 a day for camp. There is a 25% surcharge for non-residents. Prices are pro-rated to reflect only 4 days, where applicable.

Camp details including prices will be available to view online at Orangeville RecConnect on March 18. 

Subsidy may be available for families who qualify through the County of Dufferin. Applications will be received through the County and families will be contacted by a Town representative to complete their camp registration.

County of Dufferin Community Services 

519-941-6991

Cancellation requests received 5 business days or more before the camp start date are subject to a $40 administration fee.

Cancellation requests within 5 business days of the camp start date are subject to a refund of 50% of the total camp fee.

• Healthy lunch and snacks with a refillable water bottle
• Closed toe running shoes
• Swimming clothes (based on facility availability)
• Clothing appropriate for outdoor play
• Hat and sunscreen (campers must apply their own sunscreen)
• Change of clothes (if required)
• Additional items may be required. For example, bike and helmet for Bikes & Trails camp

Please leave the following items at home:

• Money
• Valuables (including tablets, phones, video games, stuffed animals, toys, etc.)
• Food with nut products (we are a NUT AWARE camp, not nut free)

Yes. We are accepting volunteer applications for Summer 2025. Volunteers must meet the following minimum criteria:

• Must be 14 years of age by June 2025
• Maximum of 19 years of age
• Have transportation to and from camp locations
• Must obtain a vulnerable sector screening from the local Police department
• Must attend training on June 21st 2025 (time to be determined by Camp Supervisors)

Please complete a volunteer application form and submit to [email protected] or Alder Recreation Centre. 

For more information on volunteering in summer camps, please contact Nicole Desaulniers, Programmer of Recreation & Events at [email protected] or 519-940-9092 extension 4131.

Where can I get more information about summer camp?

Contact Allison Dukovski, Supervisor, Recreation & Events at [email protected] or 519-940-9092 extension 4129.