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The Cabin Report | January 2025
Welcome Back
Welcome to the January 2025 edition of “The Cabin Report,” our monthly newsletter. We share news, upcoming events, job postings, resources, and more each month!!
Registration Update
With the holiday’s behind us we’re looking ahead to summer, and while it may seem early, now is the time to register! Our most popular week of the summer is already over 30% full (July 6 - 11).
We’re Hiring
We just launched job applications for several seasonal summer positions including:
Lifeguard / Waterfront Coordinator
Arts & Crafts Coordinator
Faith Formation Coordinator
Recreation Coordinator (New)
Camp Counselor
This is in addition to the Camp Director & Assistant Director, which we posted last month.
Applicantion launching soom for Cook and Cook’s Assistant.
Alumni News
If you’re looking to engage with other alumni, be sure to join our alumni group. Visit our brand-new alum page and submit a request for an invitation.
Resources for Parents
Preparing for Camp - Camp Abegweit
This resource is from our website. The “Preparing for Camp” page provides information like packing lists, arrival and departure times, tips, and more.
Check it out here.
CANSPEI - Camping Association of Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island
We wanted to share a great resource from the regional camping association that will help you and your child choose the right camp.
Check it out here.
The Cabin Report | December 2024
We’re Hiring
We are seeking highly motivated and reliable individuals to fill our seasonal leadership team.
Applications for Director & Assistant Director are now live. Submit your application by visiting our jobs page or email us your resume & cover letter to alexcorbett@campabby.ca.
Brand New Homepage
We recently launched a brand new homepage for our website!! We hope you’ll check it out.
Registration & Payment Updates
We have updated the registration process. A 50% deposit is required to complete registration. The payment options at registration are limited to Credit Card and eCheck (New). A 2.4% Surcharge will be applied for all credit card payments. If you would like to complete registration by using another payment method (Cash, Cheque, e-transfer), please contact us.
Unite Islanders Gold Rush
If you have not heard we have a new ongoing fundrasier. To learn more visit our blog post from launch.
Resources For Parents
Creating New Family Traditions: Making Mealtimes More Meaningful
“Unfortunately, mealtimes are also a challenging time for many families. It often takes a lot of effort to simply get the meal prepared and the family members seated at the table. This leaves little time to think about mealtime rituals much less do any of them. If mealtimes offer a rare chance for us all to get together, then it makes sense to establish some rituals and traditions around meals. Here are some ideas on how to encourage meaningful mealtime traditions.”
Check it out here.
No Cost Family Games
“The holidays are here. Whether you travel over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house or enjoy a house-full of extended family in your home, chances are you’ll be blessed with the gift of family time.”
Check it out here.
Happy Holiday’s
Camp Abegweit would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holidays!!
We’re Hiring
Camp Abegweit is now hiring for the following positions:
How To Apply:
Complete the application: To complete the full application click here.
Email Us: Send us your resume and cover letter to alexcorbett@campabby.ca
Learn more:
We’ve created a short document highlighting some key information about the role.