Please select all roles you feel led and equipped to apply for, regardless of fitting the requirements. These requirements are always open to discussion based upon the individual, during the interview process. Also note that certain roles may be combined or changed, based on the individual. We ask that before starting your application, you pray over what roles you are best suited for.

Cabin leader positions:

Please note that most summer crew positions stem from this, so we ask that if you are willing to cabin lead, you start your application in this way. You can apply for other support positions or skills beyond that of a cabin leader. Note that all cabin leader positions require theological teaching based on the Mennonite Brethren confession of faith. Note that all cabin leader positions will be filled before those of the support crew. 

Senior Cabin “Quest” Leader

• Responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and acceptance of all campers; to lead devotions; creating one-on-one times with campers; to invite them to come to faith in Christ and to disciple them in their faith; to planning activities with the cabin group, and lead or assist in leading an activity skill. In addition to this, the senior cabin leader will be tasked with mentoring the Jr. Cabin leader in the cabin, helping them navigate cabin leading. Senior Cabin Leaders must be at least 18 years of age, and have prior camp/children’s ministry experience. This position requires theological teaching based on the Mennonite Brethren confession of faith. Attendance to summer training, including online modules, is mandatory.

Junior Cabin “Quest” Leader

• Junior Cabin Leader/Bus Leaders are responsible for assisting the Senior Cabin Leader in overseeing a cabin of ten campers each week. Junior Cabin Leader are an integral part of our summer team, and function as counselors, program, and support crew. Junior Cabin Leader must be at least 17 years of age. This position requires theological teaching based on the Mennonite Brethren confession of faith. Attendance to summer training, including online modules, is mandatory.

Support Crew Positions

Our support crew is a team of people responsible for specific areas of camp. They are responsible for supporting our cabin leaders throughout the day and facilitating various aspects of our summer program. These are roles based in service. Many support crew roles must be available from May 1st- Aug. 31st, as there is preparation time needed before the summer, as well as involvement in the closing of our programs. 

Power Boats Coordinator

• One position available. Must be at least 18 years old with prior camp experience.  Must be available from May 1st- Aug. 31st. Attendance to all of these dates is mandatory. Responsibilities: to oversee Waterfront Wednesdays, with a focus on power boats. NLS is preferable, but not mandatory. Must have class 5 or 7 driver’s license, a willingness to learn how to drive boat trailers and PCOC ( Pleasure Craft Operator Card).

Small Boats Coordinator

• One position available. Must be at least 17 years old. Must be available from May 1st- Aug. 31st. Attendance to all of these dates is mandatory. Responsibilities: to oversee Waterfront Wednesdays, with a focus on kayaks, canoes and paddle boards. NLS is preferable, but not mandatory. Must have a class 5 or 7 driver’s license and a willingness to learn how to drive boat trailers.

Administrative assistant + AirBnB host

• One position available. Must be at least 19 years old with prior camp and/or administrative experience. Must be available from May 1st- Aug. 31st. Attendance to all of these dates is mandatory.  During the summer will be required to work weekends, as well as weekdays, with days off midweek. Should be skilled in soft computer skills, as well as organization and taking initiative, with a willingness to learn the online systems we use. Should have a willingness to serve, especially in customer service.

Chapel Coordinator

• One position is available. Must be at least 19 years old with prior camp experience. This position requires theological teaching based on the Mennonite Brethren confession of faith. Must be available from May 1st- Aug. 31st. Attendance to all of these dates is mandatory. Responsibilities: to actively engage the camp in daily worship by overseeing and planning morning chapels, day camps songs and evening campfires. This will include leading teams of musicians and being a liaison between the speaker and the rest of the camp volunteers. Note that they are not required to lead every worship session, but rather are expected to train up others to do this. They will also be expected to help out in all areas of camp, filling in gaps and helping to care for the other leaders. 

Head Lifeguard

• Must be at least 19 years old. Responsibilities: to supervise swimming activities in our pool, other lifeguards and do general maintenance/upkeep on the pool. Must be NLS qualified and have experience in lifeguarding.

Video Ministries Team

• Must be at least 17 years old. Responsibilities: to film, edit and promote the weekly camp video, and compile a summer-long volunteer video. Will also serve in other areas of camp, so much be organized and have good time management. Will work directly under our Executive Director, in promotion of the camp. Attendance to May and June is desirable but not required, but must attend summer training (end of June). 

Activities Coordinator

• One position is available. Must be at least 21 years old with prior camp experience. Must be available from May 1st- Aug. 31st. Attendance to all of these dates is mandatory. Responsibilities: To oversee the safety and operations of all daily land activities. This includes, but is not limited to, scheduling volunteers, maintaining equipment and providing positive reinforcement, ensuring the safe facilitation of activities. They will report directly to the programs directors. They will also be expected to help out in all areas of camp, filling in gaps and helping to care for the other volunteers. 

Fun Coordinator

• One position is available. Must be at least 19  years old with prior camp experience. Will work directly under our Program Directors, and should be prepared to work very hands on with the main camp program. Must be available from May 1st- Aug. 31st. Attendance to all of these dates is mandatory. Responsibilities include: Organizing and facilitating all camp games, planning pool parties (while working with waterfront coordinator and lifeguards), skit nights, and various team challenges. Should be an energetic, creative, and enthusiastic individual, with a willingness to go above and beyond in the games that are given to them.

Program Assistant

• One position is available. Must be at least 21 years old with prior camp experience. Will work directly under our Program Directors, and should be prepared to work very hands on with the main camp program. This position requires theological teaching based on the Mennonite Brethren confession of faith. Must be available from May 1st- Aug. 31st. Attendance to all of these dates is mandatory. Responsibilities: assisting in administrative work, including communication with parents, registration, schedules, and filling in any other support crew positions as needed. 

Day Camps Coordinator

• One position is available. Must be at least 19 years old with prior camp experience. Will work directly under our Day Camps Director, prepared to work very hands on with the day camps program. This position requires theological teaching based on the Mennonite Brethren confession of faith. Must be available from May 1st- Aug. 31st. Attendance to all of these dates is mandatory. Responsibilities: to oversee and coordinate the Day Camp Program and to train and work alongside the Day Camp volunteers, leading by example. They will also be expected to help out in all areas of camp, filling in gaps and helping to care for the other leaders, while also forming strong connections with the youth groups that come to volunteer.

Head Cabin Leader

• One male and one female position is available. Must be at least 21 years old with prior camp experience. This position requires theological teaching based on the Mennonite Brethren confession of faith. Must be available from May 1st- Aug. 31st. Attendance to all of these dates is mandatory. Head Cabin Leaders will not be in a cabin with campers but will provide support and leadership to the cabin leading and program team. They will proactively contribute to the morale of summer as well as respond to both camper and leader issues that require special attention. Prior camp experience is a necessity. They will also be expected to help out in all areas of camp, filling in gaps and helping to care for the other volunteers. 

Co-Approach Program Director

• The Co-Approach Director works together with the Approach Director, under our Operations Director, to manage and coach camp volunteers while establishing and maintaining positive relationships with leaders, parents, and campers. This position requires theological teaching based on the Mennonite Brethren confession of faith. Must be available from May 1st- Aug. 31st. Attendance to all these dates is mandatory. 

Approach Cook

• Primarily responsible for providing meals for campers and volunteers during summer camp program up to 45 people, preparing meals for special diets, cleaning/ organizing kitchen and appliances. In addition, cooks are responsible for maintaining meal records. To provide additional support to our Approach Directors, relating in management of staff and camper day-to-day routine. Must be at least 19 years of age. This position requires theological teaching based on the Mennonite Brethren confession of faith. Must be available from May 1st- Aug. 31st. Attendance to all of these dates is mandatory.

YDP Mentors

• The YDP Mentors will facilitate the daily functions of the YDP program under the guidance of the YDP Director. This is a relational position: YDP Mentors will live, work, and do activities alongside YDP participants (ages 14-18) and be available to them for support and guidance as they progress through the program. Tasks include leading YDP participants in work duties, teaching or facilitating discipleship sessions, running team-building and community-oriented activities, and more. Applicants for this role should be flexible, servant-hearted, positive role models, who have a heart for the individual growth of their participants, and have experience in leading and discipling young people. Note: successful candidates will be assigned to lead a specific stage of the YDP program based on need and gifting. Must be at least 19 years of age. This position requires theological teaching based on the Mennonite Brethren confession of faith. Must be available from May 1st- Aug. 31st. Attendance to all of these dates is mandatory. For more information on YDP, see our YDP page (hyperlink the underlined) or email ydp@stillwood.ca.

Additional skills/interests: 

Please select these jobs in addition to a role such as cabin leader! We’d love to see specific interests you have and how they can fit into our program. 

Worship Team

Must have musical skills, and willingness to work as a team. Will serve directly under the Chapel Coordinator, as well as other areas of camp. Skills in sound/tech desired, but not required. 

Lifeguard

Six positions are available. Must be at least 16 years old. Responsibilities: to supervise swimming activities in our pool and waterfront. Will also be involved with Stillwood’s first aid team. Must be NLS qualified and have experience in lifeguarding. Bronze cross training is applicable for lifeguard assistant positions.

Photographer

One position is available. Must be at least 17 years old. Responsibilities: to take photos of every aspect of camp as well as take, organize and print the cabin photos. Will work alongside the Video Ministries Team. Will serve in other areas of camp, such as Cabin Leading or Support Crew. 

Boat Driver

Must be at least 18 years of age, with prior boat driving experience. Must have class 5 or 7 driver’s license, a willingness to learn how to drive boat trailers and PCOC ( Pleasure Craft Operator Card).

Adult Volunteers

Please fill out the adult volunteer application

Camp Speakers

One position needed per week. Please only fill out this part of the application if you have been in direct contact with the Program Directors. Camp speakers will facilitate 8-10 campfire/chapel “talks”, as well as a Q&A night for the campers. They will be expected to create 2-3 discussion questions to go alongside each of their morning chapel sessions, and provide those in advance of each session. For their week they can stay onsite (with families if needed), with access to certain resources. Camp placement or sponsorship is provided as remuneration (please contact if not applicable). 

“Camp Nurse” First Aid Attendant

Up to Three positions are needed per week. A valid Advanced First Aid Certificate Required (OFA 3, First Responder EMR, or Red Cross Advanced First Aid.) or a Registered Nurse or Doctor. Is an asset. Camper placement or sponsorship is provided as remuneration. 

Bus Driver

Two positions available each week, except for the week of July 2-7th, when we will need four. Bus drivers are a necessity for us to operate our waterfront and Day Camp Program. Responsibilities: to ensure safe operation of the bus and perform some bus maintenance. Must have perfect driver’s abstract and current class one or two license and air brakes. Camper placement or sponsorship is provided as remuneration. 

Two other options!

• If you’re below the age of a cabin leader/other team position, you should consider joining our YDP Program. 

• If you’re a youth pastor and you’re looking for a great opportunity for your whole youth group to do, contact us at programs@stillwood.ca to get more information about volunteering with our Day Camps program!

• If you’re looking for an opportunity that extends beyond the summer, check out our Tereo program! 

Airbnb Family Camp Activity Crew (Saturdays Only)

A well-received extension of our ministry at Stillwood is our weekend Air-BnBs. We will be running activities for Air-BnB families on Saturdays. This is a great area to help out in if you cannot commit whole weeks to camp.