Qwanoes Summer Staff 2012
Counseling Positions:
Serve God in a front-line ministry capacity this summer, putting into practice the leadership and counseling skills you have gained. A counselor's primary responsibility is to build relationships with campers and help draw them closer to Christ, introducing them to a life like no other! Counselors lead cabin discussion groups, offer love and a listening ear—and correction if needed—and care for the daily basic needs of campers.
Counselors also lead various land and water activities—according to ability, experience and interest—and assist in leading teams in various adventure games. Counselors are provided with and required to read The Christian Camp Counselor from Qwanoes Publishing. Counselors who are new to Qwanoes are strongly encouraged to attend the Counselor Training Seminar.
Several other counseling positions offer the opportunity to give spiritual leadership to other staff and trainees. These positions require a higher level of training and experience, and offer challenge and responsibility to the motivated leader.
Senior Counselor (19 Males & 23 Females)
Jun. 22 to Sep. 2 (Support Goal: $4300; Qwanoes contributes $1600 if needed.)
Responsible for counseling one cabin of 8 to 9 campers per week for 7 to 8 weeks, and (usually) mentoring a junior counselor. Includes serving for one or two weeks on the All-Star United team, Activity Support, or Operations Support Crew. Inquire about Advance Crew option. For Youth camp only, the minimum age is 20.
Or, come as a volunteer! We have openings every week for those who cannot commit their whole summer but are available for one or more weeks.
Junior Counselor (5 Males & 5 Females)
Jun. 22 to Sep. 2 (Support Goal: $4100; Qwanoes contributes $1400 if needed.)
Responsible for counseling one cabin of 8 to 9 campers per week under the supervision and example of a senior counselor. Includes three or more weeks serving on the All-Star United team, Activity Support or Operations Support Crew.
Or, come as a volunteer! We have openings every week for those who cannot commit their whole summer but are available for one or more weeks.
Senior Counselor & Operations Support (7 Positions)
Jun. 22 to Sep. 2 (Support Goal: $4300; Qwanoes contributes $1600 if needed.)
Serve as a Senior Counselor for half of the summer and in an area of operations for the other half (either food services or maintenance). Inquire about Advance Crew option.
Or, come as a volunteer! We have openings every week for those who cannot commit their whole summer but are available for one or more weeks.
“My experience was awesome. I was so uplifted and encouraged amidst the hard work of giving so much energy into campers. The staff team was so amazing.”
Senior Counselor & Assistant Boat Driver (2 Positions)
Jun. 22 to Sep. 2 (Support Goal: $4300; Qwanoes contributes $1600 if needed.)
Serve as a Senior Counselor for half of the summer and as Assistant Boat Driver for the other half. Must be at least 19, have a valid Canadian Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), and have a standard first aid certificate or equivalent. Required to attend the Waterskiing Instructor Training Workshop. Inquire about Advance Crew option.
Or, come as a volunteer! We have openings every week for those who cannot commit their whole summer but are available for one or more weeks.
Senior Counselor & Camp Security (2 Positions)
Jun. 22 to Sep. 2 (Support Goal: $4300; Qwanoes contributes $1600 if needed.)
Serve as a Senior Counselor for half of the summer and help maintain the security of campers, staff and camp property for the other half. Inquire about Advance Crew option.
Or, come as a volunteer! We have openings every week for those who cannot commit their whole summer but are available for one or more weeks.
Head Counselor (1 Male & 1 Female)
Apr. 24 to Sep. 2 (Support Goal: $6800; Qwanoes contributes $3000 if needed.)
In this vital leadership role serve as a peer leader, support person, and counselor of the counseling and program staff. Must have substantial leadership experience, administrative skills and have completed a minimum of three years of Bible college or university. Required to attend Staff Leadership Orientation. Please inquire even if you are not able to start April 24.
Assistant Head Counselor (2 Males & 2 Females)
Option 1 Apr. 25 to Sep. 2 (Support Goal: $6500; Qwanoes contributes $2825 if needed.)
Option 2 May. 23 to Sep. 2 (Support Goal: $5200; Qwanoes contributes $2075 if needed.)
Assists the Head Counselors in their role as peer leaders of the counseling and program staff. Also assists in program support. Must have leadership experience and have completed a minimum of two years of Bible college or university. Inquire about earlier Advance Crew option. Required to attend Staff Leadership Orientation.
CIT Counselor (1 Male & 1 Female)
Apr. 25 to Sep. 2 (Support Goal: $6800; Qwanoes contributes $2825 if needed.)
Assists in leading the CIT (Counselor In Training) programs under the guidance of the CIT Leader. Acts as a counselor and teacher and offers evaluation and support to these young leaders. Includes providing spiritual discipleship and practical leadership to CIT’s and others serving on OSC, in May and June, and responding to CIT’s who are completing their online-based spiritual foundations discipleship program before the summer. May also include one to two weeks of counseling campers. Must have counseling experience and have completed a minimum of two years of Bible college or university. Minimum age 20. Required to attend Staff Leadership Orientation.