Wanted: DAY CAMP COUNSELLOR

The Indian Point Young Naturalist Club is seeking a 2024 Summer Day Camp Counsellor. Candidates would need to exhibit the following qualities: demonstrate responsibility in many situations, self-motivator, ambitious, proven leadership skills, collaborative and cooperative teamwork skills, a desire to learn, to help children and have passion to inspire each child’s awareness, knowledge and appreciation of natural places in an outdoor setting on the shores of St. Margaret’s Bay.

Qualifications of a Camp Counsellor include:


1. Completion of at least grade 10. 

2. At least one year's experience working with youth. 

3. Emotional maturity, good character and integrity. 

4. Enjoyment of the out-of-doors. 


Responsibilities of a Camp Counsellor include:

 

1. Provide leadership and guidance for day-campers ages 5 to 15. 

2. Participate with staff team in planning and carrying out camp program. 

3. Cooperate as part of staff team in working together for the well-being of the camp and campers.

4. Help set and carry out the daily routines. 

5. Supervise and participate in water activities.

6. Participate in all training activities that are required by the camp administration to assist with skill development and camp procedure including time for pre-camp preparation and orientation.

Assets for Camp Counsellor Job include:

1. First aid and CPR Training.

2. National Lifeguard Service Award.  

Interested candidates are invited to contact Scott at ospreys@eastlink.ca or call (902) 489-1926 to apply or to learn more. 

NOTE:  This Job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may be required to perform related duties as needed for camp program.




Still spots availalbe in the 2024 Camps!

 Hi everyone:

As of March 12, there is still room for a handful of kids between the ages of 5 and 12 for the 2024 day camps.  

The dates are for Camp 4 that runs from August 19th to 23rd. 

Please contact Scott at ospreys@eastlink.ca for more details.  


  -IPYNC Staff

Schedule for Friday, August 18th, 2023

 Hi everyone:

All good things must come to and end and we must say goodbye to our 20th year of camps Friday.  Here's at  Friday's complete schedule:


- IPYNC Staff

Schedule for Wednesday, August 16th, 2023

 Hi everyone:


Surfing was a blast today ( Minus the flat tire Scott received ).  Hard to believe  that after tomorrow we are nearly finished Camps for 2023!  Here's a look at Wednesday's schedule:


- IPYNC Staff


Schedule for Tuesday, August 15th, 2023

 Hi everyone:

Campers will experience the fun and excitement of surfing lessons that include a thorough explanation of basic surfing technique, safety, and ocean awareness and information about their surfing equipment.  Campers, who too, lesson last year with us, can either get an advanced lesson or go straight to the beach to catch the waves with their boards!  Remember that we need the online waiver sent or the pdf waiver brought to camp ( see email sent last Monday) , at the latest, Tuesday morning.  

Drive list:

Scott’s Car (8): Scott, Curtis, Garcin, Oliver, Sean, Taylor, Isaac, Connell

Lily’s Car (4): Lily, Szerafina, Nora, Brianna

Kellie’s Car (5): Kellie, Geneva, Lizzie, Claire, Sophia

Kira’s Car (3):  Kira, Lexi, Summer

Lisa’s Car:(3) Frida, Nadia, Mia*

*  Will come and go to the beach from Halifax

Here's a look at Tuesdays complete schedule:



 -IPYNC Staff


CORRECTION- Schedule for Monday, August 14th, 2023

 Hi everyone:


Its hard to believe but our 4th and final camp of 2023 starts tomorrow, we like to call the "Big Kids Camp" for teens.  

A reminder, we still would like to have one more driver for our surfing trip om Tuesday.  Also, please remember to fill out the online surfing waiver or send it in with your campers Monday.  

Here's a look at Mondays schedule: