Being a Support Staff

If you would still like to experience the summer camp experience but don't feel you would suit a counselor role, or you don't feel comfortable working directly with the children, then maybe the role of Support Staff is more suited for you.

Just because you won't be working directly with the children, it doesn't mean your job is less important than as a counselor; if anything it is more important and this is why you earn more pocket money. The backbone of camp, Support Staff help to keep camp operations running smoothly and efficiently. Your job at camp can range from preparing meals and cleaning the kitchen, to office work, maintenance and grounds work.

Support staff usually lives in separate accommodation to the children and counselors, but only because your duties may require you get up earlier or later than the children. During your time off, you are allowed to use the camps facilities if other activities permit this.

Support Staff Skills

Cleaning

Laundry Janitor/Sanitation

Housekeeper General Cleaner

General Maintenance

Building Repairs Driver Grounds Work Handyman Mowing Lawns

Night Watchman Painting Rubbish/Garbage Removal Stable Work

Kitchen

Chef/Assistant Chef Food Server

Dishwashing Waiter/Waitress

Office Work*

Typing Data Entry Computers Shorthand

Telephone Camp Store/Canteen Filing Accounting

*Native English speakers only.