Youth Programs
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Camp Counsellors for Kids Ages 4 to 12
This job is an amazing opportunity for students, recent grads, aspiring and current teachers or anyone who loves working with kids! Apply today!
Now hiring seasonal, non-unionized positions
- Junior Camp Counsellors
- Senior Camp Counsellors
Requirements
- HIGH FIVE™ Certification
- Current Standard First Aid, CPR-C certification
- Pass a Police Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Attend all staff trainings,
- Commit to work 35 hours per week (July to August)
Apply Today
Send us your resume cover letter a copy of your qualifications. Only qualified applicants will be contacted. Contact us today at: kidsprograms@universitysettlement.ca
LIT Program (Leaders in Training)
The LIT Program (Leaders in Training) provides youth with the opportunity to work with their peers and HIGH FIVE™ staff. They will develop leadership skills, gain valuable volunteer experience, give back to the community and earn community service volunteer hours. We are looking for volunteers to support our weekly Summer Camps and the Grange Festival in August!
Who is this for?
- High school students, grades 10 to 12
What you will receive
- Certificate upon completion of 40 hours
- Signed community service form
- Opportunity for future employment
- Reference letter
What you will do
LITs will support staff in some of the following ways:
- preparing material for activities
- facilitating children’s activities
- helping with clean-up after activities
- assisting in escorting children on trips
- providing supervision during breaks
- support the learning of children ages 4 to 13
Requirements
- Interview
- $10 LIT t-shirt
- Commit to a minimum of 40 hours
Youth Council
Calling all youth ages 13 and 24 to connect and collaborate on a youth-led advisory board to University Settlement:
- Promote youth participation in the community
- Our Youth Council is open to all youth ages 13 to 24 that live, work, and learn around the neighbourhood
- Plan and promote special events at University Settlement
Join us every other Friday (4:00 pm to 6:00 pm) at 23 Grange Road (in the Board Room).
Camp Counsellors for Kids Ages 4 to 12: Apply Today!
This job is an amazing opportunity for students, recent grads, aspiring and current teachers or anyone who loves working with kids!
Now hiring seasonal, non-unionized positions
- Junior Camp Counsellors
- Senior Camp Counsellors
Requirements
- HIGH FIVE™ Certification
- Current Standard First Aid, CPR-C certification
- Pass a Police Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Attend all staff trainings,
- Commit to work 35 hours per week (July to August)
Apply Today
Send us your resume cover letter a copy of your qualifications. Only qualified applicants will be contacted. Contact us today at: kidsprograms@universitysettlement.ca
LIT Program (Leaders in Training)
The LIT Program (Leaders in Training) provides youth with the opportunity to work with their peers and HIGH FIVE™ staff. They will develop leadership skills, gain valuable volunteer experience, give back to the community and earn community service volunteer hours. We are looking for volunteers to support our daily Afterschool Program and the monthly PA Day Camps as well as our upcoming March Break Camp!!
Youth Council
Calling all youth ages 13 and 24 to connect and collaborate on a youth-led advisory board to University Settlement:
- Promote youth participation in the community
- Our Youth Council is open to all youth ages 13 to 24 that live, work, and learn around the neighbourhood
- Plan and promote special events at University Settlement
Join us every other Friday (4:00 pm to 6:00 pm) at 23 Grange Road (in the Board Room).
Nicole’s Story —“…University Settlement isn’t just a place—it’s a second home…”
Nicole’s journey with University Settlement began in her earliest memories. From childhood summers filled with swimming lessons to the joy of Grange Festival, the center has been a constant presence, leaving a mark on her heart.
Now fifteen, Nicole has transitioned from a participant to a valued youth volunteer, sharing her love for the center by guiding younger children through activities and camps.
“University Settlement isn’t just a place—it’s a second home,” Nicole reflects. “It’s where I’ve found lifelong friends and mentors who’ve shaped who I am today.”
Her dedication extends beyond volunteering; she’s completed the Youth Leaders in Training program and is an active member of the Youth Council, shaping the center’s future with her passion for community engagement.
“As I continue my journey, I carry the lessons and memories from University Settlement,” Nicole shares. “It’s instilled in me a deep sense of responsibility towards others.”
For Nicole, University Settlement is more than a community center—it’s a ray of hope and a reminder of the impact of giving back. Her experiences have equipped her with valuable skills and knowledge, while also nurturing a profound sense of empathy and kindness towards others, both within the center and in the broader community.
Help Us Make A Difference
When you give to University Settlement, you make it possible for kids and youth, like Nicole, to learn new skills, meet new friends, and gain new experiences through our programs.
Make a donation. Make a difference.
Proudly HIGH FIVE™ Accredited
HIGH FIVE™ is Canada’s only comprehensive quality standard for children’s programs. Based on a holistic approach to healthy child development, it’s quality framework addresses Staff Training and Development, Program Assessments, Policies/Procedures, and Awareness.
