Summer Camp Counsellor for the 2025 Summer Season! - Easter Seals Camp Horizon

Summer Camp Counsellor

Ready to make a real impact and have the summer of a lifetime?

If you're passionate about supporting people with disabilities and love the idea of giving back to your community in a big way — we’ve got the perfect gig for you.

Easter Seals Alberta is a non-profit that’s all about empowering individuals with disabilities and medical conditions to live full, independent, and awesome lives. Through our programs, we help make sure Albertans have access to the resources they need — from life-changing equipment to unforgettable experiences at camp.

Easter Seals Camp Horizon.
Nestled in the beautiful Bragg Creek area, Camp Horizon is where adventure meets accessibility. Think white-water rafting, high ropes, rock climbing, epic talent shows, arts and crafts, and more — all adapted so everyone can join in the fun. Since 1965, we’ve been creating one-of-a-kind, inclusive summer camp experiences for kids, teens, and adults with disabilities and complex medical needs.

Now here’s where you come in.

We’re looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, high-energy Camp Counsellors to join our summer team. As a counsellor, you’ll be hands-on, in the action, and making real connections with campers — helping with personal care, leading games and activities, and being the reason they leave camp smiling ear to ear.

You'll learn the ins and outs of being a great leader during staff training — everything from how to run engaging, inclusive programs to behavior management techniques. You’ll grow as a person, build lifelong friendships, and leave with stories you'll be telling for years.

If you're the kind of person who’s creative, caring, inclusive, full of energy, and not afraid to sing at the top of your lungs or dress like a superhero just because — we want you on our team.

Come spend your summer doing something meaningful, exciting, and totally unforgettable. Apply now and be part of something amazing.

Start Date: June 3, 2024

End Date: August 23, 2024

Location: 1 Camp Horizon Road, Bragg Creek, Alberta

What you’ll be Doing:

·         Creating a safe and inclusive environment for all campers and staff

·         Lead and assist in facilitating activities, crafts, and games

·         24-hour camper supervision including overnight dorm duty

·         Promote camper participation by using Challenge by Choice fundamentals

·         Follow a daily schedule to the best of your ability while being adaptable and flexible to last-minute changes

·         Communicate effectively with your team

·         Model and demonstrate appropriate camp behavior and healthy choices for campers

·         Attend weekly debriefs

·         Provide personal care as needed. Personal care includes but is not limited to assisting with mobility devices, portering, feeding, toileting, and showering

Your Skills and Experience:

·         Experience working with individuals with disabilities and complex medical needs

·         Comfortable assisting with lifts and transfers to the best of your ability

·         Ability to communicate effectively with the entire staff team

·         Energetic and enthusiastic; ability to create a fun and inclusive environment for all campers. 

·         Self initiative; being accountable and invested in the outcome of a program

·         Ability to multitask and keep a group organized

·         Considered an asset:      

·         Experience in group management and risk assessment

·         Previous experience at an overnight summer camp

·         Experience in behavior management and de-escalation

·         Any additional outdoor certifications (WFA, ACCT, OCC)

Working Conditions

·         Live and work onsite outside of Bragg Creek for the duration of the contract

·         Sessions run Monday morning to Friday afternoon

·         Activity on your feet for 8+ hours a day

·         Overnight dorm duty required multiple times throughout the summer

·         Working outdoors each day in all kinds of weather

·         Working with individuals from a variety of backgrounds, abilities, and behavior

What We Can Offer You

·         Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification

·         Shared accommodation and meals for the duration of the contract

·         Have a positive impact on the lives of all of our campers

·         Opportunity to work with a diverse and international group of like-minded people.

·         Intensive 2-week training session

·         Planned weekend activities such as hiking, camping, trips to local national parks, etc.

Conditions of Employment

·         Satisfactory completion of a police information and vulnerable sector check

·         Be 18+ by the start date of your contract

·         Ability to live and work onsite for the duration of your contract

·         Must be able to attend all days of training: June 3rd to June 20th 2024

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted