Horizon Arts Camp is a registered charity operating a summer day camp along with fall and spring programming. The goal of the camp is to provide quality arts programming, traditional camp activities, and leadership development in a safe, fun, and supportive environment. The camp is co-ed with campers ranging in age from 7 - 15 years. It's focus is to make summer camp more accessible to low-income families by offering fees on a sliding scale based on income level.

All staff are required to wear a staff t-shirt (the camp will provide you with two, but additional shirts may purchased), so that you are identifiable to both campers and their parents. Staff are not permitted to alter their camp shirt in anyway. The rest of your attire should be neat and appropriate for the weather.

Camp staff are chosen through an application and interview process. H.A.C. looks for staff who have demonstrated skill in working with children and in the arts. Staff must show enthusiasm for the arts and for working with children along with a strong sense of responsibility. Counsellors must be at least 16 years of age by December 31, 2009. Arts Program Specialists will be finished post-secondary education with considerable work experience behind them. Depending on the position, Leadership Staff will be finishing or be finished their University education. References are checked for all potential staff members and a police reference check is required for all staff who are hired.

Horizon Arts Camp is run out of a school. We are currently in the process of finalizing our site for 2010 and will be announcing the location early in the new year. It will be located in a school within the Toronto area.

The 2010 dates for staff will begin at the end of June until the 3rd week of August. Work can begin as early as mid-May for some positions. The regular camp day for campers is 8:30am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday. Staff are required to arrive at camp by 8:00am and are dismissed by 4:30pm.

Yes. Working at a camp is not a typical 9 to 5 job. Things do come up that require extra attention to ensure that camp is successful for our campers. Depending on your position in camp you may be required to arrive earlier or stay later. All staff attend weekly staff meetings (usually one per week) until 6pm and the Visitors' Day Showcase (twice during the summer) until 9pm. There may be times when staff need to stay late to prepare an activity, write reports or meet with supervisors. This time is considered to be a part of your regular work day, so no extra compensation will be issued.

Horizon Arts Camp recognizes how demanding the camp environment can be and every effort will be made to ensure that you are successful in your work at camp. The Directors and other supervisory staff are always available to lend a helping hand whether its tackling a problem or needing an extra player for a game of basketball! Ongoing feedback from staff is valued and helps us to improve the camp and make it an enjoyable place to work. All staff will receive regular feedback from their immediate supervisor both orally and in writing.

There are only 6 weeks of camp sessions, so your daily attendance is mandatory. Working at Horizon Arts Camp is a committed that requires 100% dedication. The only acceptable excuse for missing a day of work is severe illness. Any other obligations that interfere with your ability to attend camp must be discussed with the Camp Director well in advance.