What will my daily experience at MKDC look like?
| 8:25 am | Arrival | All staff are at camp and ready to receive campers at 8:30 am |
| 8:30 am | Drop Off | Campers begin getting dropped off by parents. Cabin leaders are at their cabin ready to greet campers as they arrive – other staff are welcoming campers or preparing for their daily programs. |
| 9:30 am | Flag | Now that everyone has arrived, the entire camp meets in the courtyard for flag. Some programming staff lead flag – others participate alongside campers. |
| 9:45 am | Programming Time Begins | Each cabin has a program schedule to follow. Cabin leaders are responsible for planning a few of these periods, and accompanying their cabin to the various activities. Programmers are assigned program periods to lead for various cabins. |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch | Cabin leaders eat with their cabins while programmers attend program meeting. |
| 12:30 pm | Programming Continues | Cabins continue to follow their program schedule. |
| 3:30 pm | Pick Up | Campers begin getting picked up by parents. Cabin leaders help their campers pack up and interact with them until their parents arrive. Programmers are helping facilitate pick up and/or cleaning up from programs. |
| 4:30 pm | Departure | After the last camper has gone for the day and everything is clean, staff are done for the day. |
While every position is different, all of our staff are focussed on the mission of camp, which is to build campers’ confidence for a more positive future. Every day, each of us:
| Build Relationships | Create EPIC Moments | Do More With Less |
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| Form deep, meaningful connections with fellow staff as well as campers. | Create memorable events and activities. | Make the most of resources and be environmentally responsible. |
At MKDC you will also:
- teach our next generation essential social skills, environmental responsibility, and problem solving;
- work with a small, family-oriented team that cares about you and your personal goals;
- build valuable and relevant work experience for the fields of education, child care, or social work;
- have the freedom and autonomy to create original programs and activities;
- take part in special staff events and team building activities;
- earn returning bonuses and opportunities for advancement in future summers.
| We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. Join the MKDC team and help make this dream a reality. |
Our summer staff describe themselves as:
| Child-Focused | Genuinely concerned with the safety & happiness of children. |
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| Team Player | Team-oriented with a desire to work together. |
| Quick Learner | Growth mindset and a desire to learn. |
Our team is a small, tight-knit community and we do our very best for our staff so that they can do their very best for our campers. Fill out an application now and get one step closer to a summer full of adventure.