The 2011 Staff team was packed full with experienced and talented individuals that made the 2011 season a wonderful experience for everyone!

Thank you Staff of 2011!

Benefits of working at camp: Being a camp staff is a wonderful experience; it is an opportunity to make new friends, live out of doors, and really be yourself, while gaining the great satisfaction of working with kids. Working at summer camp is an experience you’ll remember forever, and can have life long impacts. It is more than a summer job in many ways; it is an investment in your future. For example, you can learn and hone many skills that are needed in the job market after your camp career is over. Camp is a unique environment with many opportunities for personal growth. It encourages risk taking and being open to opportunities to try new things. Through the nature of the position, camp staff gain skills in problem solving, communication, organization, supervision and management, as well as flexibility, creativity, compassion, patience, a sense of humour, and work ethics. Some of the personal benefits staff can gain at camp include independence, self confidence, responsibility, decision making, compassion, commitment, respect and new interests. Many employers, and universities recognize the benefits and learning that staff gain while working at summer camp, and really recognize this experience as an asset; by hiring or accepting a past camp staff they are getting a dedicated, hard working individual. Working at camp is also a lot of fun!

Camp Counsellor responsibilities: A Blue Lake camp counsellor is responsible for the well-being and security of their cabin group, the day to day routines of camp, learning their campers likes, dislikes, hopes, dreams and goals, and providing reliable, consistent support and consideration for their camper’s individual needs. Counsellors should be compassionate and caring, creative and fun, and have a desire to bring out the best in campers, and make a difference in their lives.

Positions for 2012:

• Executive Director 2012 - The Executive Director for Blue Lake Forest Education Society will have a wide variety of roles and responsibilities, making this position very dynamic and challenging.  Under the direction of the Society’s Board of Directors, the successful candidate will lead a team of 3 to 4 permanent staff members, 25-30 seasonal staff, and up to 40 volunteers in the delivery of a diverse range of programs and activities that support the Society’s mission.

                                    Executive Director Job Posting

INTERESTED IN BEING A STAFF MEMBER FOR SUMMER 2012:

We will now except resume's for the 2012 summer year but keep in mind that we may not go over them for another few months due to a transition that the society is going through.  We might also ask that you fill out new updated forms for the 2012 season later on. 

*Please keep posted for new updates.

• Camp Cook 2011- The successful candidate will have or be in the process of obtaining professional training and have experience in preparing food for large groups. This organized individual will have the ability to deal with multiple activities, events and issues at the same time, work well under pressure, manage stress, and be able to work well with a diverse team comprised mainly of youth and young adults. Candidate must have Food Safe certification. Additional training and special certifications in food preparation and handling an asset. Approximate dates of employment: May 28th start date and end date on or around September 10, 2011.

             **Posting is re-opened May 9, 2011 to start immediately.

                           Camp Cook Job Posting    

Senior Staff- Minimum age 18, previous experience in a Sr. Counsellor, Programmer, or equivalent position, past leadership training or experience. Special certifications in aquatics and first aid an asset. Dates of employment and application processes vary depending on the position.     

                                Senior Staff Job Posting-2011