Private Camps
Camp Southwoods
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Our motto is “Happy staff inspire happy campers.” We aim to make Southwoods not just a wonderful place to be a kid but a great place to work as well. Our staff have diverse backgrounds, come from all over the world, and bring many different skill sets to the table. What they all have in common is:
A desire to make a positive impact on the life of a child.
A team-work makes the dream work mentality.
A willingness to be silly! Southwoods staff are the first to get up a “commit to the bit.”
A commitment to clear communication, active listening, and mutual respect.
Counsellor Roles:
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Campower Roles:
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Staff Time Off
Counselor Staff get one period off a day and alternating evenings out of cabin. Staff all receive one day off per week (excluding the first and last week of camp) and one evening off per week. Support Staff work 40 hour weeks. When they are not scheduled, they can have time off while remaining on camp. Support Staff receive the same one day and one night off per week as Counselor Staff.
Staff Qualities
At Southwoods, we promise to:
Promote an environment where staff feel comfortable communicating with leadership.
Provide rationale behind decision making.
Treat everyone equally and respectfully.
Be mindful and prioritize staff mental health.
Set realistic expectations and communicate them effectively.
