Tapawingo Trails Camp

Staff Information

Tapawingo Trails Camp aims to provide a fun and nurturing environment where teens and young women can develop real-life skills including the ability to work on a team, organization, management and leadership skills.

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Camp Dates

Week 1:

Staff arrival: Friday, August 2nd at 3pm to participate in training days

Camp Days: Sunday, August 4- Saturday, August 10

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Week 2:

Staff arrival: Saturday, August 10th at 11am to participate in training days

Camp Days: Sunday, August 11th - Saturday, August 17th

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Applying for a Staff Position

1) Complete the Staff Application Form 

2) You will be contacted for a Staff Interview

3) Attend a staff LEAP Training Weekend in Calgary, AB: May 31-June 2

Positions  

There are a variety of staff positions available each summer including:

• Counsellors and Counsellors-in-Training

• LIT Counsellors and LIT Counsellor-In-Training

• Support Staff: Crafts, Drama, Sports, Water, Groundskeeper

  • (Leaders & Assistants for each category)

• Cooks - Head & Assistant Cooks

• Lifeguard

• Kitchen Helper

• Camp Nurse

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Ages

• Counsellors - must be 17-yrs old by July 31st, 2024

• Counsellors-in-Training - must be 15-yrs old by July 31st, 2024

• Crafts, Drama, Sports, Water, Groundskeeper - must be 15-yrs old by July 31st, 2024

• Cook - must be 18-yrs+ old by July 31st, 2024

• Lifeguard* - must be 15-yrs old by July 31st, 2024

• Kitchen Helper - must be 15-yrs old by July 31st, 2024

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*Additional Lifeguard Requirements:  Must have experience guarding and teaching swimming lessons. Current Standard First Aid & CPR certification, minimum Current Lifesaving NL certificate.  Completion or willingness to complete the Waterfront NL course.  Current swimming instructor certificate (Red Cross program) an asset. Current Lifesaving Society instructor certificate an asset.

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Staff Applications close on Sunday, May 14th so don't delay!

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~Your Questions Answered~

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When will I be notified about staff interviews?

Camp Directors will be contacting Applicants by email to schedule interviews.

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What is the cost for staff to apply for camp?

We welcome staff at NO charge, and you get a t-shirt! However, there is a $50 fee to attend LEAP training which happens on a weekend prior to camp. This fee helps pay for food and supplies. 

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Is there compensation for being a staff member?

All camp leadership positions will be given an honorarium of $125 or service hours for school projects. Counsellors-in-Training and Assistants may also receive service hours.

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Can Tapawingo Camp accommodate special diets? 

In cooperation with the staff member, special diet requests will be assessed and accommodated on an individual basis.

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