Canadian Summer Camp Operators Facing Post-Pandemic Staff Shortages, Climbing Costs

Canadian Summer Camp Operators Facing Post-Pandemic Staff Shortages, Climbing Costs
The Hanavan family and friends enjoy a camp fire on the shore of Shadow Lake near Coboconk, Ont., Aug. 8, 2021. The Canadian Press/Fred Thornhill
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Though health restrictions have lifted and demand has returned, summer camp operators across the country say they’re grappling with staffing issues driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Craig Douglas, executive director of Timberline Ranch in Maple Ridge, B.C. said Saturday it was harder to hire staff this year than in any of the previous 16 years he’s been with the organization.