How do I complete my profile?
Your Camp Leaders profile is made up of several sections that become available as you progress through the application. Complete each section as soon as it appears to keep your application on track. The platform will guide you through what is needed at each stage.
If a section is incomplete, you will see a prompt in your profile telling you what still needs to be done.
What makes a good profile picture?
Use a clear, recent photo where your face is visible. A friendly, natural-looking photo works best. Avoid group shots, heavily filtered images, or photos where it is hard to see you. Your profile picture is often the first thing a camp director sees, so make sure it represents you well.
Should I add a video introduction?
A video introduction is optional, but we strongly recommend adding one. Applications with video introductions are significantly more likely to be noticed by camp directors. In some cases, camps may only review profiles that include a video.
Create a short vertical video (like TikTok or Instagram Reels, around 60 seconds) that includes:
A friendly introduction with your name, where you are from, and why you enjoy working with children or young people
Why camp excites you and what motivates you to spend your summer there
What you will bring to camp, highlighting your skills and qualities
Something memorable about yourself, like a fun fact or hidden talent
Be yourself and let your personality come through. Camp directors want to see who you are, not a rehearsed performance.
What is the skills section and why does it matter?
The skills section is one of the most important parts of your profile. Camp directors use it to search for staff, so the more detail you add, the better your chances of being noticed and offered a placement.
List every activity you have experience with, no matter how informal. If you have coached, taught, led, or regularly taken part in an activity, it belongs in your skills section.
What do the skill levels mean?
For each skill you add, you will set a skill level:
Able to assist means you can support someone running the activity or help out with the basics
Able to lead means you are confident running sessions on your own
Qualified means you hold a recognized qualification or certificate in that area
Be honest about your level. Camp directors use this to understand what you can do from day one versus what you might need training on.
How do the skill demand tiers work?
Skills are grouped by demand to help you build a strong profile. High-demand skills are the most popular at camp and have the most roles available. If you have experience in these areas, or think you could be trained, make sure to include them as they can help you get placed faster.
Medium-demand skills help shape your application. If you have experience in a few related areas, pick 2 or 3 that work well together. It shows flexibility and helps camps see your potential to lead a variety of sessions.
Low-demand skills are less common but still valuable, especially when paired with higher-demand ones. They show personality and help your application stand out.
How do I write a strong skill description?
Instead of just listing an activity, tell the story of your experience and passion. A good skill description includes:
How long you have been doing the activity
Any teaching or leadership experience
Specific technical skills or equipment you are comfortable with
Enthusiasm for sharing the activity with campers
Here is an example for photography:
"I have been practicing photography for 5 years, starting with my high school newspaper and later through a university photography club. I have experience teaching basic photography to beginners at weekend workshops. I am comfortable with mirrorless cameras, editing software like Lightroom, and creating photo montages. I would love to capture the magic of camp life through creative photos that campers can take home as memories."
This gives a camp director a clear picture of what you can bring to their program.
What are high-demand skills camps look for?
Camps are always looking for staff with these skills. If you have experience in any of these areas, make sure to add them to your profile:
Lifeguarding (if you are a confident swimmer, you can select Lifeguard Trainable as your skill)
Waterfront activities including sailing, canoeing, motorboats, and water skiing
Fencing instruction
Ceramics teaching
Archery instruction
Ropes course and climbing facilitation
Photography and videography
Even if you do not have formal qualifications, listing these skills with honest descriptions of your experience level will help camps find you.
What about tattoos and piercings?
Be honest about any visible tattoos and piercings when completing your profile. Some camps have strict policies around visible body art, while others are completely relaxed about it. Camp profiles on the platform will show their policy, so you can see where you stand before applying.
There are plenty of camps that will hire participants with tattoos and piercings, so being upfront will not hurt your chances. It just helps make sure you are matched with a camp where you will be a good fit.