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 We have completed our hiring for the 2008 season. Thank you to everyone who applied. We know that when you are looking to work at camp you have many options available to you. So why work at Arts Adventure? Our camp offers its staff a challenging work environment with lots of opportunity for personal and career growth. Arts Adventure Camp hires over 30 staff each summer. Benefits to working at Arts Adventure:
When are you accepting applications? What do I need to know about Arts Adventure Camp? How do you choose staff members? What are the dates and hours of camp? Are there any days where staff are required to stay late? What kind of support can I expect to receive as a staff member? What if I have to miss a day of work? When are you accepting applications? We have completed our hiring for this year. What do I need to know about Arts Adventure Camp? AFC Arts Adventure Camp was established in 2004. We are owned and operated by Arts for Children of Toronto, a registered charity that engages children and youth from underserved communities in the Greater Toronto Area in the arts, through participation in accessible, high quality and innovative programs. The goal of the camp is to provide quality arts programming and traditional camp activities in a safe, fun and supportive environment. The camp is co-ed with campers ranging in age from 7 - 15 years. It is designed to make summer camp more accessible to low-income families. The camp is run out of a school in the West end of Toronto. In 2007, it was held at Portage Trail Community Junior School at Jane & Weston Road. We have requested this same site for our 2008 camp season. All staff are required to wear a staff t-shirt (the camp will provide you with two, but additional shirts may purchased), so that they are identifiable to both campers and their parents. We always encourage staff to dress for the weather and the activities they are doing, so they are modeling the expected behaviour for our campers. How do you choose staff members? Camp staff are chosen through an application and interview process. Arts Adventure looks for staff who have demonstrated skill in working with children and in the arts. They must show enthusiasm for the arts and for working with children along with a strong sense of responsibility. Counsellors must be at least 16 years of age by the start of the summer. Arts specialists and leadership staff will be finished post-secondary education with considerable work experience behind them. References are checked for all potential staff members and a police reference check is required for all staff who are hired. What are the dates and hours of camp? The 2008 camp season will run from July 7 - August 15, 2008 with pre-camp training June 13-15 & June 27 - July 4th. All staff will be required to work our post-camp tear down day August 18, 2008. The regular camp day for campers is 8:30 am - 4:15 pm, Monday to Friday. Staff are required to arrive at camp between 8:00 - 8:15 am and are dismissed by 4:30 pm. Staff who travel to and from work by camp bus, will follow the bus schedule. Are there any days where staff are required to stay late? Yes. All staff are required to stay late for staff meetings and Visitor's Day. Staff working in the extended care programs will start their day at 7:30am for the breakfast club or end at 5:45pm for after camp care. There may be times when co-counsellors need to stay late to prepare an activity or write camp evaluations. This time is considered to be a part of your regular work day, therefore no extra compensation will be issued. What kind of support can I expect to receive as a staff member? Arts Adventure recognizes how demanding the camp environment can be. Every effort will be made to ensure that you are successful in your work at camp. The Director and other supervisory staff are always available to lend a helping hand whether its tackling a problem or needing an extra player for a game of basketball! Ongoing feedback from staff is valued and helps us to improve the camp and make it an enjoyable place to work. What if I have to miss a day of work? There are only 6 weeks of camp sessions, so your daily attendance is mandatory. The only acceptable excuse for missing a day of work is illness. Any other obligations that interfere with your ability to attend camp must be discussed with the Director. Still have a question? Please feel free to send us an email and we'd be happy to answer it as best we can. |
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