The Camp Equitable Employment Fund (CEEF) is a grant to decrease barriers to employment at overnight camp for people traditionally marginalized and underrepresented in the camping industry.
The fund is open to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) Canadians aged 17 to 25 with previous experience or a demonstrated interest in working with youth. No previous camp-specific experience is required.
Successful applicants receive financial assistance to offset the personal expenses of working in the outdoor industry, including certification courses, personal gear, equipment and travel costs. Funds will be approved after the summer camp you have applied to work with has decided to move forward with your employment and has sent you a Letter of Offer. You will then be informed of the status of your application. Applications are assessed on a biweekly basis. Once a decision regarding your funding is made, you and the camp will be informed and you will be asked to respond to your Letter of Offer.
The following needs assessment will be used to collect information about your application and to give us insight into how much funding each individual requires to be successful at camp this summer. If you are a successful recipient of CEEF this year, your camp will assist in the booking of travel, training and purchasing of personal equipment and gear once your funding is confirmed. Funding decisions will be made on a biweekly schedule and will be considered on a first come, first serve basis.
Please note that if you are applying to work at multiple YMCA overnight summer camps, a CEEF Needs Assessment must be completed for each facility to which you have applied.
If you have any questions about this application, please contact davin@rkycamp.org.
