Camp Moomba: Group Leaders

Camp Moomba is a peer support and education program for youth living with, and affected by, HIV in British Columbia. It is a lifechanging program where campers (aged 6 – 17) come together for in a camp community where HIV can be talked about openly, and kids can be kids. 

Programs Team:
Group Leaders work together with one other person to support a group of 8-10 campers to participate in activities and programs. Group leaders spend activity times, meal times, and bedtime with their assigned group, looking after each camper’s individual needs, supporting happy group dynamics, and providing campers with the scaffolding they need to have a great time throughout camp activities.

Details:
- Role model a “challenge by choice” approach to participation in camp life and activities – early mornings, chilly swims, and clean up included  
- Support campers’ physical, emotional, social, medical and nutritional needs are being met, including adequate sleep, nutrition, and hygiene
- Facilitate group dynamics, including addressing behaviour that disrupts the shared commitment to a fun, safe, welcoming, and respectful experience
- Centre camper experience throughout the program, including seeking support from the Wellness Team and leadership staff as needed
- Work with other staff, including staff from the camp sites that host us, to make camp magic

For folks interested in coming to camp, please note camp days are quite long and very full! In a typical day, volunteers get a short chunk of time to themselves.

Camp is a screen-free experience for campers. Volunteers may use screens, although our camp locations have limited cell service and no or limited wifi.

Volunteers share sleeping quarters with others at camp, most often, with campers. Some of our sleeping spaces are gendered, while many are not.