Posted 5 days ago
Winter Camp Staff
@ Kayla's Children Centre
Vaughan, Ontario
Overview
Kayla's Children Centre is hiring 40 Winter Camp Counsellors for seven camp days from December 21 to 31, 2026, 9am to 3pm. Counsellors give one-to-one or small-group support to children and teens with disabilities during camp activities, trips and routines. No prior experience is required; training and ongoing support are provided, and pay is a daily rate ($50 for high school, $107 post-high school).
Pay:
$50–$107 a day
Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one or small-group support to campers
- Help campers take part in daily activities and trips
- Follow individualized support and behaviour plans
- Keep campers safe and supervised at all times
Requirements summary:
- Grade 9 or older
- No prior experience required
- Genuine interest in working with children with disabilities
- Responsible, patient, reliable and team-oriented
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-02
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Seniority | No experience needed |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 0+ years |
| Schedule | day |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer none |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Kayla's Children Centre
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Empowering children with special needs through education, therapy, and recreation.
Full company description
Kayla's Children Centre was founded in May 2017 as a non-profit organization that resulted from the merger of Zareinu Educational Centre (founded in 1989) and Project AIM (founded in 2007). Both share a passionate desire to empower children with special needs to develop life enhancing skills, self-esteem, and confidence. Recognizing our synergies, Zareinu and Project AIM concluded that as a single entity we could be a dream come true for children with special needs and their families, providing everything they require under one roof, year round, in a state-of-the-art facility. Our mission is to provide high-quality, cutting edge educational, therapeutic, and recreational programs for infants, children, and teens with special needs, and to assist their families by offering support and respite.
- LinkedIn followers
- 2,902
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 111
- Reported office locations
- 36 Atkinson Ave, Vaughan, Ontario L4J, CA
- Business categories
- Health Care
- Recreation
- Children
- Non Profit
- Wellness
- Other recorded names
- Kayla's Children Centre
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- 0
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Kayla's Children Centre was founded in May 2017 as a non-profit organization that resulted from the merger of Zareinu Educational Centre (founded in 1989) and Project AIM (founded in 2007). Both share a passionate desire to empower children with special needs to develop life enhancing skills, self-esteem, and confidence. Recognizing our synergies, Zareinu and Project AIM concluded that as a single entity we could…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Non-profit Organizations |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Vaughan, Ontario |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1989 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 14 |
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About KCC
Kayla's Children Centre is a multi-disciplinary centre for children with special needs. Our mission is to provide high-quality, cutting-edge, educational, therapeutic, and recreational programs for infants, children and teens with special needs, and to assist their families by offering support and respite. The right candidate will have an organized and efficient work ethic and enjoy working as part of a goal-oriented and cohesive team in support of KCC's mission. We value individuals possessing a growth mindset. If you are interested in utilizing your skills in a truly rewarding and meaningful capacity, then this might be the place for you.
Position overview
Reporting to Director of Camp & Family Programming, with day-to-day direction from the Camp Assistant and senior camp staff, the Winter Camp Counsellor role is ideal for first-time or returning camp staff. Counsellors support campers either one-to-one or in small groups, helping them take part fully in camp activities in a safe, supportive and engaging environment. Training and ongoing support are provided, and you'll work alongside senior camp staff, therapists and our medical team.
Key responsibilities
- Provide direct support to campers on a 1:1 or small-group basis
- Help campers take part in daily activities, routines, trips and special programming
- Follow each camper's individualized support plan, behaviour plan and camp protocols
- Keep campers safe and supervised at all times, including arrival, dismissal, transitions and lunch
- Foster a positive, inclusive and fun camp experience
- Follow KCC's Behaviour Management Policy, dress code and code of conduct
- Perform other camp duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Grade 9 or older
- No prior experience required; training and ongoing support provided
- Genuine interest in working with children and teens with disabilities
- Responsible, patient, reliable and team-oriented
Details
- Employment type: seasonal temporary
- Dates: 7 camp days: December 21, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31, 2026.
- Hours: 9am - 3pm
- Rate: high school: $50 daily rate - post high school: $107 daily rate
- Vacancy: This job for an existing vacancy - 40 positions
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