Available Positions

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General Counsellors

19 years +

Step onto Adventure Island and experience the summer of a lifetime as a camp counsellor. Counsellors have the best of both worlds as they are responsible for their own group of campers and also lead a range of activities around camp throughout the day. Counsellors are their campers’ go-to person - they will wake the cabin up in the morning, ensure everyone is ready for the day and that campers are having the best time of their lives at CAC.

Our counsellors are child-focused, mature and creative individuals who want to make long-lasting memories for all our campers. Full training is provided by our Leadership Team and we provide mentorship throughout the summer.

gymnastics coach training a camper at Canadian Adventure Camp

Gymnastics & Trampoline Coaches

19 years +

Step into our state of the art, open-air gymnastics and trampoline centre!

We welcome athletes of all abilities from all over the world and you could be their coach! The campers who spend time in the Big Top look up to our coaches as role models and love to learn skills from them. Our coaches are cheerleaders for our campers in and out of the gym.

While you’re not the gym, you can experience all that CAC has to offer - kayaking, waterskiing, rock climbing or relaxing by the lake.

Our Gymnastics and Trampoline coaching staff must have NCCP Competition 1 (Introduction) Certification or international equivalent.

Aerials coach with a camper on the hoop at Canadian Adventure Camp

Aerial Coaches

19 years +

Come fly high at Canadian Adventure Camp in our Aerials Program where children’s dreams of flying come true!

We have silks and hoop for the campers to learn on and we need YOU to join the magical program that is it.

Our Aerials coaches are patient, enthusiastic and creative people who want their athletes to achieve their personal goals.

waterski coach with young camper

Waterski/Wakeboard Coaches

19 years +

Have your shades and swimsuits at the ready because your summer is spent on the water & docks when you’re a waterski coach!

The waterski program at Canadian Adventure Camp is among one of the best in the country so naturally, we look for the best coaches to oversee it. Cool, calm and collected, we need our coaches to have a love of the sport as well as teaching children to waterskiing, wakeboarding, barefooting and more.

Our waterski coaches will be required to drive both inboard and outboard engines. Applicants must have boat driving experience and be able to complete the relevant lifeguarding & waterski instructors course. Please contact us for more details.

Camp nurse with a camper at Canadian Adventure Camp

Healthcare Coordinator

19 years +

At CAC, the Health & Safety of campers and staff is our number one priority. We have a full-time Healthcare coordinator and doctor on site.

Our healthcare coordinator is a bubbly, fun-loving and nurturing person who can reassure any bump or bruise. You will be at the medical centre at certain times during the day supporting our campers needs. During other times you can spend time with campers at activities and and enjoy our beautiful island location. And of course, on your time off, you will be able to try all the activities for yourself!

Duties include recording and administering any basic medication, daily monitoring of camper’s health. The position is open to both RPNs and RNs. It would be a great fit for a student nurse.

maintenance staff working at Canadian Adventure Camp

Service Crew

Maintenance, Janitorial, Laundry

The Service Crew are the dream team that keeps everything running behind the scenes at Canadian Adventure Camp. They cover a lot of ground each day at camp and get plenty of high fives from campers and other staff!

There are different roles available within the Service Crew including: maintenance, laundry, and janitorial.

Applicants should be team players, self starters and hard workers.

Knowledge in any area of carpentry, plumbing or electrical is essential for those applying for a maintenance position.

smiling kitchen staff carrying baskets of bread

Kitchen Staff

Our kitchen staff are an essential part of CAC’s family atmosphere and our campers love to greet their friendly faces at mealtimes!

The dining room is one of the most important places at camp. It is where everyone comes together for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The close-knit feel we have is seen by everyone sharing stories about their day over a meal. On your time off, you will be able to enjoy the rest of camp and the activities it has to offer - try kayaking, waterskiing or learn a skill in the gym!

No experience is necessary just an eagerness to learn, ability to take initiative and to follow instructions from our incredible Executive Chef.

counsellor and campers canoeing at Canadian Adventure Camp

Overnight Tripping Leader

19 years +

This is an incredible opportunity for a camping enthusiast to lead our overnight tripping program. You will sleep under the stars surrounded by the beautiful lake Temagami and teach campers the basic skills of overnight camping. You will need to have considerable experience with tripping and overnight camping and a love for the outdoors.

Annual Staff Scholarship

Each year there is an opportunity for an exceptional staff member returning to school to be awarded a scholarship towards university and college expenses.

Is your skill not listed here?

Do you believe your skill is perfect for Canadian Adventure Camp?

We welcome applicants with experience in a variety of areas and would love to hear from you about your special skills!