It is with a heavy heart that, due to COVID-19, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our summer program for 2020. Staff applications are therefore closed. Please join us in prayer for our campers, summer staff, their families and everyone around the world who are being impacted by the current situation.
What brings you to life? At Stillwood, we’re most alive when we love kids. It’s our passion. We’re looking for people with that same fire. We’re looking for people who are devoted God and to sharing His good news. Our desire is to see a community of people united in their quest to see children experience Jesus through love. We long to see that same community flourish through dependence on each other and Jesus.
Thank you so much for considering being on staff at Stillwood. We believe that camp changes everything. We also believe that working at camp could be one of the most important decisions of your life.
Join our team. Be a part of something greater. Change a life, maybe even your own.
MATTHEW 5:14-16
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
The theme for Summer 2020 is SHINE BRIGHT. Our dream is to see campers drawn to the warmth of Christ and to learn what it means to let our faith shine.
COUNSELING POSITIONS
Counselors are the front lines of camp ministry. Moment by moment, they get opportunities to enact their purpose: To develop relationships with campers so they may draw closer to God. We’re looking for people who are committed to their relationship with Christ, involved in ministry outside of camp, willing to work hard, genuine in their love for children and passionate about their desire to share God’s love with others. Counselors will watch after the daily care and well-being of the campers and lead various camp activities. All counseling staff are required to abide by and teach elements from the Mennonite Brethren Confession of Faith. The Confession of Faith can be found here. Counselors may be asked to perform other tasks from time to time, like coordinating events or running games. We love and prefer counselors to come for the whole summer, but if you are only able to serve for a few weeks, please apply. All staff are required to attend Staff Camp (June 28-July 3). The following position counts are per week.
Responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and acceptance of all campers; to lead devotions; create one-on-one times with campers; to invite them to come to faith in Christ and to disciple them in their faith; to plan activities with the cabin group, and lead or assist in leading an activity skill. Senior counselors must be at least 18 years of age.
Junior Counselors are responsible for assisting the Senior Counselor in overseeing a cabin of ten campers each week. Junior counselors are an integral part of our staff team, and function as counselors, program, and support staff. Junior Counselors must be at least 17 years of age.
The same as the Senior Counselor role, but in the rustic setting of our wilderness camp. In addition to Senior Counselor duties, Approach Counselors also facilitate wilderness activities, sleep in tents and help cook campfire meals. This program will run for one week (July 19-24) and Approach Counselors can also apply to be Senior Counselors for the regular camp program. Specific Approach training will be required in addition to Staff Camp. Dates for the Approach training are to be determined.
YDP: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM LEADERSHIP TEAM
We believe that all youth need and deserve the opportunities and encouragement to fulfill the design that God has created for them. YDP is exactly that. YDP provides the atmosphere and resources for youth aged 14-17 to discover more about themselves and who God has created them to be. We need strong leaders to support this program. The following are the leadership positions for YDP. To learn more about applying to be a participant in YDP, select the button below.
Responsibilities are to provide leadership to the YDP EXPLORE Program. Tasks will include scheduling, leading sessions, creating devotions, working alongside your crew and helping them develop a fuller understanding of who God has created them to be. EXPLORE Directors must be at least 21 years of age. EXPLORE Directors are considered to be a part of Senior Staff. Senior Staff Positions are required to commit to the whole summer (July 5 – August 22), Senior Staff Training (June 21-26) and Staff Camp (June 28-July 3).
Responsibilities are to implement and provide leadership to the YDP ENGAGE Program, training them to be the leaders of the future. Tasks will include scheduling, leading sessions, creating devotions, general discipleship, believing in the ENGAGE participants and supporting them to a fuller understanding of camp and life ministry. ENGAGE Directors must be at least 21 years of age. ENGAGE Directors are considered to be a part of Senior Staff. Senior Staff Positions are required to commit to the whole summer (July 5 – August 22), Senior Staff Training (June 21-26) and Staff Camp (June 28-July 3).
EXPLORE Shift Leaders provide leadership to the EXPLORE participants and become liaisons between them and the leaders of the departments of food service, housekeeping and maintenance as they work. Two kitchen shift leaders, two housekeeping shift leaders and a utilities shift leader are required. Outside of their work in each of these departments the EXPLORE Shift Leaders will engage in the rest of the EXPLORE as mentors to the participants and support to the directors. EXPLORE Shift Leaders must be at least 20 years of age. EXPLORE Shift Leaders are required to commit to the whole summer (July 5 – August 21) in addition to Staff Camp (June 28 – July 3).
ACTIVITY LEADER POSITIONS
Our staff received training on our activities, but sometimes, there’s an activity that you love or are especially qualified for. The following positions offer an opportunity to head up an activity and provide leadership to other staff who assist in leading the activity. If you’re passionate about a specific activity at camp and feel you can best help campers experience Jesus through leading that activity, these are the positions for you. In addition to the job description below, you may be asked to help out in other areas of camp from coordinating events to cabin counseling. All staff are required to attend Staff Camp (June 28-July 3).
Responsibilities are overseeing and being a point-person for a particular activity for the duration of the summer. They provide leadership and expertise to campers and other staff at that activity. Activity Instructors must be at least 17 years of age.
Responsibilities are to provide leadership over the pool and all those involved in its programming and to perform basic pool maintenance under the direction of our Facilities Manager. Must be NLS qualified, have experience life-guarding and be at least 18 years of age. Head Lifeguards are required to commit to the whole summer (June 30-August 17).
Responsibility is to supervise swimming activities in our pool. Must be NLS qualified, have experience life-guarding and be at least 17 years of age.
MULTIMEDIA STAFF POSITIONS
Through photography and videography Stillwood is able to speak directly to the campers as well as their family and friends. If you’re passionate about using technology and visual arts to minister to the lives of campers and their communities please consider applying for these positions. In addition to the job descriptions below, you may be asked to help out in other areas of camp from coordinating events to cabin counseling. Multimedia Staff are required to attend the whole summer (July 5 – August 21) and Staff Camp (June 28-July 3).
Responsibilities are to take photos of every aspect of camp, post photos to various social media platforms and take, organize and print the cabin photos. The photographer is required to commit to the whole summer in addition to Staff Camp.
Responsibilities are to film, edit and promote the weekly camp video, post video to various social media platforms and compile a summer-long staff video. The Video Ministries Team is required to commit to the whole summer in addition to Staff Camp.
SENIOR STAFF POSITIONS
Counselors and Activity Leaders may be considered the front lines of camp ministry, but there are many other positions just as important. Senior Staff serve God by providing leadership and assistance over the different departments within the camp. Applicants for these positions must have significant maturity, leadership experience, camp experience and must be a motivated individual. All Senior Staff are required to abide by and teach elements from the Mennonite Brethren Confession of Faith. The Confession of Faith can be found here.We ask that applicants be at least 21 years of age. In addition to the individual job description, you may be asked to help out in other areas of camp from coordinating events to cabin counseling. Senior Staff Positions are required to commit to the whole summer (July 5 – August 21), Senior Staff Training (June 21-26) and Staff Camp (June 28-July 3).
Responsibilities are to assist in the facilitation of our Beyond Boundaries program, which strives to integrate children with developmental disabilities (autism, etc) into our regular program. They will be the point person for any situations that arise concerning campers in the Beyond Boundaries program.
Responsibilities are to actively engage the camp in daily worship by overseeing and planning morning chapels and evening campfires. This will include leading teams of musicians and being a liaison between the speaker and the rest of the camp staff.
Responsibilities are to oversee and coordinate the Day Camp Program and to train and work alongside the Day Camp staff, leading by example. This includes but is not limited to organizing a schedule, planning activities appropriate for the age group, decorating the space, coordinating with other staff around camp to make sure there are no scheduling conflicts and dealing with issues regarding day campers and day camp staff.
Responsibilities are to plan, organize, coordinate, and lead the camp’s special activities including: wide games, skits, pool parties, thematic meals, special events etc. Yes, it is the most ridiculous job title ever.
Responsibilities are to provide support and leadership to the counseling and program staff. They will proactively contribute to the morale of staff as well as respond to both camper and staff issues that require special attention. Prior counseling experience is a necessity.
Responsibilities are to oversee the safety and operations of all daily land and water activities. This includes, but is not limited to, scheduling staff, maintaining equipment and equipping staff with resources, skills and support. The Waterfront Leader will provide much assistance in the area of waterfront.
Responsibilities are to assist in planning, organizing, coordinating and leading the summer camp programs. This includes, but is not nearly limited to, compiling and distributing schedules and other pertinent documents, coordinating with all departments regarding various events and/or needs, facilitating emergency drills and organizing the collection and distribution or camper cards, postcards and surveys.
Responsibilities are overseeing the operation of waterfront. The Activities Director will provide much assistance in the area of staff scheduling. NLS is preferable but not necessary. Must have class 5 driver’s license, PCOC (Pleasure Craft Operator Card) and be at least 20 years of age.
APPLY NOW
We would love to see you as a part of our team! Join us and have a summer you’ll never forget.
Select the links below to apply online or learn more about our application process.
Select the links below to see copies of our Seasonal Staff Personnel Policy and the MB Confession of Faith, which we adhere to.
TEREO
Tereo is a cooperative, immersive education experience where members will combine working with rental groups and preparing for/cleaning up camp with development and discipleship sessions and assignments. It takes place during the spring and fall, before and after camp. In addition to the regular working hours, members will be required to meet together in large and small group settings and to commit to working on assignments to be completed individually. To learn more about Tereo and how to apply, follow the link below.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The ministry of Stillwood is dependent upon the sacrificial service of caring Christian volunteer workers. We recognize that there are financial hindrances to serving at camp. While we are not in a position to completely remove your financial burdens, we do have options available which could help to lighten the load. Keep in mind that, technically, all summer positions are volunteer.
As all positions are volunteer we legally cannot promise any financial compensation for the work being done. However, in all likelihood, we would be able to provide a staff member with between $1,300-$1,800 for working the whole summer given the meet the following requirements.
- Serve a minimum of three weeks over the course of the summer in any position.
- Provide Stillwood with a minimum of five names and addresses of friends or family to send support letters to.
- Have graduated high school.
The support letters that we send out will request donations to Stillwood’s Camp Staff Honorarium Fund. The variation of the amount that can be received through the honorarium is dependent on the amount of staff who apply and the amount raised by everyone as a whole.
Stillwood has a $10,000 fund that exists for the specific purpose of helping Canadians who are attending a Canadian post-secondary college, university or institute. With the bursary amount set at $500 per semester, we are able to provide 20 bursaries. Recipients and the number of bursaries they are offered will be chosen based on the number of applicants, the financial needs of the applicants and if they meet these requirements.
- Serve a minimum of six weeks over the course of the summer in any position.
- Proof of acceptance into a college, university or institute authorized by the provincial government. Organizations located outside of Canada or that are not recognized by the provincial government are not eligible. For example: neither Capernwray nor YWAM are accredited or recognized by any government in Canada.
- Provide Stillwood with a minimum of five names and address of friends or family to send a support letter to.
- Applications must be submitted one month prior to the start of your semester.
If receiving bursaries for two semesters, $500 will be issued on two separate occasions once proof of enrolment for each semester has been provided. The support letters that we send out will request donations to Stillwood’s Camp Staff Honorarium Fund.
NURSES AND BUS DRIVERS
In order to meet the level of safety and care that we strive for, we need qualified bus drivers and nurses. If you or anyone you know has a Level 2 Driver’s License or a current First Aid Certificate, please contact us. Bus drivers can contact Stephen at stephen@stillwood.ca. Nurses can contact Denny at denny@stillwood.ca. Bus Drivers and nurses are eligible for a camper fee refund or $300 honorarium. We need up to three bus drivers and three nurses per week.