CAMP STAFF

The camper to staff ratio at Hidden Bay is 3:1.

We hire staff who can demonstrate that they are reliable, have experience with, a love for, and an understanding of children and youth. Our Senior Counsellors are at least 18 years of age, and they are complimented by Junior Counsellors who are 17 years of age.

The quality of our leadership staff and their commitment to our vision, mission and corporate goals is critical. Staff must exemplify those qualities that we desire to see in our campers.

Counsellors participate in professional development training during the year and in an intensive week of pre camp training. Our training emphasis is on health and safety, appropriate child guidance, planning exciting programming, and developing strategies to promote good character and excellent leadership skills. We also send staff to certification courses and workshops to ensure that they are well prepared to provide activities where fun is balanced with safety, learning and the building of positive relationships.

All staff are thoroughly screened with a personal interview, references and police clearance. In addition to bringing experience and skills, they are also trained in first aid and CPR.

Our current Camp Director, Neno joined Hidden Bay in August 2009.

She has had 6 years of camping experience, as well as 6 years of teaching experience in elementary and high schools.