We are a country day camp for kids & teens ages 3 to 15 years and are hiring camp staff to share a great summer of fun with us. During the camp season, daily transportation to the camp is provided from the following areas - Toronto, North York, Thornhill, Markham, Richmond Hill, Aurora, Newmarket, Scarborough and Vaughan. In addition, camp bus service is available from certain areas in Ajax, Pickering and Whitby

Our various camp programs run from July 5 - September 3. There are great employment opportunities still available. Before you call to make an appointment, please take note of the following conditions:
- The minimum employment period is at least 4 consecutive weeks in July (July 5 - July 30).
- August only employment will not be considered at this time, however, we encourage you to fax, mail or email us your staff application form and indicate your availability. We will keep it on hand for future consideration.
- You must be available 5 days a week.
- The camp day is approximately 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. plus travel time.

ONE EASY STEP TO APPLY FOR CAMP EMPLOYMENT

1. Complete our Online Staff Application Form. If you are a returning staff from last summer you must complete our Online Returning Staff Application Form. Please be aware that you must at least be completing Grade 10 to be considered for a junior staff position at Green Acres.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IS NOT AVAILABLE TO THE CAMP OFFICE FOR YOUR INTERVIEW. Make sure that you have arranged for your own transportation to the camp office. Our address is 11123 Kennedy Road in Markham. We are located 3km North of Major Mackenzie Drive on the east side of Kennedy. Check out our location map of the camp.

Other Important Information

All swim staff must have the following qualifications:

a) a Life Saving Bronze Cross Certification or NLS and,
b) a Red Cross Swim Kids Instructor Certification.

Life Saving Swim Instructor Certification, NLS, CPR, and First Aid are desireable but not mandatory. The camp office must receive photocopies of all your valid certifications no later than June 1, 2010.

It's not necessary for a potential staff member to have had any previous camp experience. Love, sensitivity and care for the well-being of children are the most important assets we look for in an applicant. If you are unsure about the position you would like to apply for, you will have the opportunity to review your interests with the Camp Director during your interview. Please note that some of the positions below may no longer be available.

Unit Heads	Copper Enamelling	Groundskeeper
Camp Counsellors	Rock Climbing	Ceramics (Hand Work)
Swim Supervisors	Arts & Crafts	Photography
Swim Staff	Music For Children	Creative Dramatics
Lifeguards	Baseball	Multi-Media (Photos & Videos)
Acrobatics	Co-operative Games	Gymnastics
Skateboarding	Archery	Recording Studio
Lacrosse	Cooking Craft	Jewelry & Beadmaking
Camp Nurse (R.N./R.P.N.)	Basketball	Woodworking
Soccer	Ropes Course	Nursing Assistants
Office Help	Journalism	Web Design
Farm Animals	Riding (English Style)	Mountain Biking
Pool Maintenance	LTP Co-ordinator	Tennis
Ice Hockey	Golf	In-Line & Ball Hockey