Work at Camp

Red Pine Camp is calling for a Summer Camp Director team to oversee the operations of the camp during the 2025 summer season.

Reporting to the Executive Director (ECD), the Summer Camp Director manages a team of 14 Senior Staff, who, in turn, manage 57 Junior Staff. The Camp Director, in partnership with one or two other Camp Directors/Assistant Directors, works closely with the Camp Nurse and Red Pine’s year-round employees including our ECD, Office Manager, and Property Manager.

Red Pine has a tremendously loyal and vibrant camper community which is a cornerstone of the success of Red Pine. Working in partnership, the Summer Camp Directors are the face of camp to the 2,300 campers that attend Red Pine each season. It is the role of the Camp Directors to be fully ‘present’ in the daily functioning of camp, and to live and showcase the Red Pine values. The Camp Directors must also set, and maintain, a consistent and positive tone for all staff, and create a work environment for camp staff wherein they can grow personally and gain valuable experience from working as part of a team.

This is a demanding role requiring maturity, leadership, enthusiasm, adaptability, physical and mental endurance, and a willingness to both learn about and appreciate the long-standing traditions that underpin the camper experience at Red Pine.

NOW accepting applications for the 2025 season.  Deadline December 15, 2024.

• Summer Camp Director Job Call 2025 and Job Description
• Summer Camp Director Online Application Form

The Camp Nurse / First Aid Professional is responsible for the care of our staff and campers during the summer.  They provide staff training, staff support and oversee the administration of medications for the staff over the summer.  Part of the role is to organize paperwork and maintain health files appropriately.

If the staff is a nurse, they will need to provide their own personal insurance coverage and a background working with teenagers would be an asset.  A large part of the role is responsibility for the physical and mental health and wellness of our staff aged 16 to 25ish.  The nurse / First Aid Professional would also adhere to the Red Pine Camp mission statement and objectives.  Further job description details may be found through the below link.

The formal contract period at Red Pine Camp extends from Mid-June through Labour Day weekend with a break before Labour Day weekend.

Now accepting applications for the 2025 season.

• Summer Camp Nurse / First Aid Professional Job Description

Red Pine hires 14 Senior Staff aged 19 or over who possess; strong character, stability, independence and warmth to help oversee operations as well as a responsible disposition and the ability to work well as a member of a team.  

Red Pine Senior Staff must model the camp’s values and act as supervisors, mentors and role models to the junior staff of 57 teenagers, aged 16 and 17. 

Senior Staff report directly to the Camp Directors and oversee the leadership of Junior Staff, delivery of camp programs, and camp operations related to their specific departments as well as providing excellent customer service to the 2200+ campers who attend camp each summer.

The Job

Job Dates for Senior Staff: Office Senior starts in Ottawa at the beginning of May and all other Seniors start at camp on Saturday, May 10 until Labour Day Monday.  

The expectation is that you will be able to work Labour Day weekend.  It is possible for exceptions to be made depending on the department and situation.

Mid May until Mid June – RPC Work Crew and Department Preparation     

This month is a mix of cleaning and repairing so that we may open the facility for our June rentals and camping season.  The mix of time is approximately 50/50 between work crew and department preparation depending on efficiency and attention to detail.

Salary for the summer is approximately $8,500.00

Job descriptions are available at the links below.

How to Apply – There are TWO steps

1. Complete this ONLINE SENIOR STAFF APPLICATION FORM (click here)
2. Submit your resume, cover letter and two written references (as PDF forms) to the Office Manager, Heather Perkins – admin@redpinecamp.org

Your cover letter should include the following:

• Your previous work, volunteer and camp experience 
• Camp positions you are interested in and qualified for (be specific about skills that will help you in the role you are applying for)
• Explanations about how your experiences make you suitable for the position(s)

Submission Deadline: Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Interview Dates: January 4-12, 2025 via Zoom

• Crafts Senior
• Dining Hall Wait Senior
• Dining Hall Slop Senior
• Dining Hall Program Support Senior
• Family Program
• Junior Program – Program Senior
• Junior Program  – Tuck Senior
• Leader in Training Senior
• Office Senior
• Property Senior
• Tuck Shop Senior
• Waterfront Programs Senior
• Waterfront Boats Senior
• Waterfront Facilities Senior 
• Waterfront Director (linked to one of the other Waterfront Senior positions)

Each summer Red Pine Camp (RPC) employs fifty-seven (57) Junior Staff aged 16 and 17 to work in the various departments around Camp. We look for people who demonstrate strong leadership, have a positive outlook, maturity, enthusiasm and respect. As a member of Junior Staff you are responsible for the delivery of camp programs, services and operations.  Customer service must be center in all that you do, ensuring that campers have a great experience at camp.

All applicants must complete an online application form and send two (2) Reference Forms which are to be received on or before the end of February to complete your application package.

Apply Using the Online LINK Beginning January 1, 2025

1. Online Application LINK 
2. Junior Staff Job Descriptions
3. Frequently Asked Questions
4. Reference FormYou MUST Submit two references-open link and make sure you download  the form to complete it
5. How to Prepare for a Job Interview

Apply today and encourage a friend to join you!  Application Deadline March 1, 2025.

RPLC is a one week leadership camp for teens entering grades 7-11 and takes place the last week of the summer before Labour Day weekend. We are looking for staff who have been involved in leadership experiences in their school and/or community organizations. This could include, but is not limited to student leadership, student council, athletic council, sports teams, school clubs and organizations, youth group, Guiding or Scouts organizations, camp, LIT or CIT programs, 4H etc. Staff must be aged 17+ at the start of camp.

To apply please complete the appropriate Staff Application form and follow the instructions provided. *All applicants are required to submit two letters of reference-Download the Reference Form below to share.

• RPLC Counsellor/Lifeguard Application Form
• RPLC Senior Staff Application form
• RPLC Counsellor/Lifeguard Staff Reference Form

Red Pine Camp Private Rental staff work during the month of September. Full time and part-time/weekend only positions are available. Depending on the role, private rental staff work in various ways to ensure our guests have a wonderful and safe experience while staying at Red Pine Camp including running the Dining Hall and dishwashing.

• Private Rental Staff (part time)

Always accepting applications.

To apply please submit a resume and cover letter through the “Work at Camp” form.

Volunteering is an amazing way to give back to the camping community that you love!!

Generations of Red Pine campers have benefited from the hard work and ideas of countless volunteers. Now, more than ever, we are in need of volunteers. An aging property, expanded service lines and changes in regulatory requirements have resulted in a lengthy list of projects, large and small.

How can you help?

Get involved! Take a minute and let us know how you would like to be involved with this summer’s operations through this survey LINK.

Mark your calendars! Plan on participating in RPC’s work weekends. For campers new and old, work weekends involve some elbow grease, but also offer a great opportunity to renew or make new acquaintances.

Volunteering is not only limited to Work Weekends and property tasks (although there are a lot of those!), we are looking for volunteers with a wide range of skill sets.  Complete this survey to help us know your expertise.   Reach out to our Executive Camp Director to learn how your skills can benefit your summer fun place ~ Red Pine Camp.

To volunteer or ask us questions, contact us via the Work at Camp form to the right or email for more information. admin@redpinecamp.org