Depending on your role, responsibilities and available funding.
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Saint Malo Catholic Camps
Staff and Volunteers
Serving at Saint Malo Catholic Camps is a great way to share your faith and to help others to encounter Jesus in a powerful way.
Over the last 30 years our camp ministry has served thousands of young people and helped lay a strong foundation of faith in the lives of so many people.
Be part of something great this summer! Find out how you can help serve and make an impact at camps!
Make Your Summer Count
Grow in Faith, Make a Difference & Get Paid!
More than a summer job. An opportunity to serve, grow, lead and be part of an incredible community.
High school and university students and young adults: discover your place on the CSE Camps team.
Potential paid employment from May or June through August.
Aiming for 1–2 weeks of scheduled breaks for longer-term staff.
Earn meaningful income, build friendships and grow in faith and leadership.
Paid Summer Staff Opportunities
At least ten paid positions are planned, with more possible as grants and funding allow. Roles include camp counsellors, program support, kitchen, maintenance, operations and other essential support—primarily for youth camps, with opportunities to help at family camps.
Paid roles are generally intended for applicants who can commit to more than six weeks. Preference will be given to those willing to serve at both winter and summer camps, building a strong, consistent team.
Can’t Commit to the Whole Summer? You Can Still Make a Difference!
Offer one, two, three, four or more weeks as a volunteer counsellor and tell us which weeks you’re available. You’ll be a valued member of the team: joining camp life, helping lead activities, supporting campers and serving our mission.
These are unpaid volunteer opportunities, full of meaningful experience, friendships and opportunities to grow in faith, confidence and leadership. A few weeks or most of the summer—your contribution matters.
A Summer Job That Still Lets You Enjoy Your Summer
Camp work brings long days and real responsibility. We aim to recruit enough staff to share the load and make schedules more manageable wherever possible, especially in kitchen, maintenance, operations and support roles. Starting preparation in May or June helps spread the work across the summer.
For longer-term staff, we plan at least one week, and potentially two weeks, of scheduled breaks to rest, recharge and enjoy personal time, subject to final staffing and funding. Our goal: help you give your best without giving up your entire summer. We want our staff to enjoy their summer just as much as our campers do.
Why Join CSE Camps?
- Grow in your faithShare everyday prayer, service and spiritual growth in a Catholic community.
- Develop real-world skillsBuild leadership, teamwork, communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
- Build lasting friendshipsWork alongside young adults who share your desire to serve.
- Make a meaningful impactHelp children and youth encounter Christ, gain confidence and discover the joy of camp.
- Be part of something biggerSupport CSE’s mission through youth camps and help for family camps.
Positions, employment duration, start dates and compensation depend on funding availability and grant approvals. Schedules and planned breaks also depend on final staffing and operational arrangements; details will be confirmed before hiring.
Camp roles
Camp Team
Head Counselor (Paid)
Leads and supports the counselors and counselors-in-training. Helps care for campers, maintain appropriate camper-to-counselor ratios, and keep the team in communication with the Camp Director.
Staff Counselor (Paid)
Helps prepare and train the team, supports camp programming, and contributes to the supervision of campers and staff. Works with the Head Counselor and Camp Director.
Counselor (Paid / Volunteer)
Cares for and supervises campers, leads small groups and activities, and helps create a safe, welcoming camp community rooted in faith.
Counselor-in-Training (CIT) (Volunteer)
Receives training and mentorship, then assists counselors under their supervision. This role is for youth who are at least 15 at the start of training week.
Lifeguard / Health Officer (Paid)
Supports water safety, monitors health needs, and responds to injuries or illness. Lifeguard certification and first aid training are required. Health Officer is an important duty that may be assigned to the lifeguard or another staff counsellor; it is not a standalone position.
Kitchen, Maintenance and Support Team
Head Cook (Paid)
Plans menus, organizes food orders, prepares and serves meals, and maintains food safety and kitchen cleanliness. Leads kitchen staff and volunteers.
Assistant Cook (Paid)
Supports the Head Cook with meal preparation and service, food storage, and the day-to-day work of the kitchen.
Kitchen Volunteer
Helps with meal preparation and service, food storage, and cleaning under the direction of the Head Cook.
Head of Maintenance (Paid)
Looks after the buildings, grounds and vehicles, coordinates maintenance volunteers and supplies, and reports needs to the Camp Director.
Maintenance Volunteer
Helps maintain buildings, grounds and vehicles, and assists with special projects under the direction of the Head of Maintenance.
Parent / Support Counselor
Helps the camp team and counselors. Tasks may include camper supervision, activities, kitchen assistance, cleaning, or basic administrative support.
Tentative 2027 Camp Dates
All dates are tentative and subject to change.
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