Aidan Varao
London,ON
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Camp Treetop / Earthbound Stables, excelling in nature education and exceptional problem-solving. Skilled in fostering positive relationships and ensuring camper safety, demonstrated through effective behavior management and team-building exercises. Adept at multitasking, with a focus on achieving significant improvements in camper confidence and satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Counsellor
Camp Treetop / Earthbound Stables
Uxbridge, Ontario
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Organized and supervised camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, hikes, and sports.
- Facilitated group problem-solving discussions to build positive relationships among campers.
- Developed individualized behavior management plans for campers with special needs.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure the safety of all campers in a variety of outdoor settings.
- Assisted in developing weekly lesson plans for various age groups.
- Promoted team building exercises such as trust falls, scavenger hunts, and ropes courses.
- Instructed classes on topics including wilderness survival skills, nature appreciation, and first aid and CPR.
- Enforced safety rules while supervising high ropes course activities such as zip lining and rock climbing walls.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress at camp.
- Trained junior staff members.
- Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
- Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents, and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
Outdoor Educator
Camp Treetop / Earthbound Stables
Uxbridge, Ontario
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Performed general maintenance tasks such as cleaning out barns, mowing grass, and repairing fences.
- Organized educational programs for visitors interested in learning about farming practices.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on farm structures, such as fences and barns.
- Maintained outdoor areas of the property, including mowing grass and trimming hedges.
- Cleaned up debris from walkways and patios.
- Performed routine maintenance on tools used for landscaping work, such as lawnmowers and trimmers.
- Pruned and trimmed hedges, trees and shrubs with chainsaws and shears.
Challenge Course Operator
Camp Treetop / Earthbound Stables
Uxbridge, Ontario
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Camp Counsellor
Camp Treetop / Earthbound Stables
Uxbridge, Ontario
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Organized and supervised camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, hikes, and sports.
- Facilitated group problem-solving discussions to build positive relationships among campers.
- Developed individualized behavior management plans for campers with special needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bill Hogarth Secondary School
Markham, ON06-2022
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Genetics
University of Western Ontario
LondonSkills
- Exceptional problem solver
- Multitasking and organization
- Problem resolution
- Parent and guardian feedback
- Nature education
- Decision-making
Affiliations
- ultimate frisbee, working out, weight lifting, snowboarding
Accomplishments
- have french language bilingual certification
- graduated high school with honours
Languages
French
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Counsellor
Camp Treetop / Earthbound Stables
07.2024 - 09.2024
Outdoor Educator
Camp Treetop / Earthbound Stables
05.2024 - 06.2024
Challenge Course Operator
Camp Treetop / Earthbound Stables
07.2023 - 09.2023
Camp Counsellor
Camp Treetop / Earthbound Stables
07.2021 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Bill Hogarth Secondary School
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Genetics
University of Western Ontario