8 Reasons Why Working at a Summer Camp is the Best First Job

8 Reasons Why Working at a Summer Camp is the Best First Job From work and leadership to fun and friendship, being a camp counselor offers important skills needed in any career.   JESS MICHAELS, Director of Communications, American Camp Association, NY & NJ | 01 MAR 2022 | 01:55   Gain unparalleled job experience… Continue reading 8 Reasons Why Working at a Summer Camp is the Best First Job

5 Keys To Being A Great Camp Counselor

5 Keys To Being A Great Camp Counselor In 2022, It is harder than ever to be a great cabin counselor. A multi-year global pandemic, increased understanding of mental health issues, often understaffed camps, more inexperienced counselors, increased parental pressure, and so many other factors have pushed us to the brink.   At the same… Continue reading 5 Keys To Being A Great Camp Counselor

The Hard Part of Working at Camp

The Hard Part of Working at Camp A popular question that a lot of prospective summer camp counselors ask recruiters is about the difficult aspects of the job. After hearing about how much fun they will have, about the amount of time they will get to spend outdoors, about all of the friends they will… Continue reading The Hard Part of Working at Camp

Can I Really Spend Another Summer Working at Camp?

Can I Really Spend Another Summer Working at Camp? A summer camp is a place for continued growth and learning, whether you are a camper or a counselor, a first-year staff member, or a four-year veteran.   If you’re a college student and you’ve worked at a summer camp, you probably know what it’s like… Continue reading Can I Really Spend Another Summer Working at Camp?

5 myths about working as a camp counselor

Why a Summer Camp Job is Better Than an Internship for College Students In order to talk about the benefits of working at a summer camp, we must start by debunking some myths people believe about the job.   Myth #1: It’s not a “real” job.   Truth: Working at a summer camp is mentally and physically demanding.… Continue reading 5 myths about working as a camp counselor

Summer Camp Jobs: Why Work at a Camp?

Why a Summer Camp Job is Better Than an Internship for College Students Does this describe you or someone you know? You love the outdoors. You love hiking and biking and sailing. And — your good friend says you’re great with kids.   If you relate to this, then there’s the perfect place waiting for… Continue reading Summer Camp Jobs: Why Work at a Camp?

Why a Summer Camp Job is Better Than an Internship for College Students

Why a Summer Camp Job is Better Than an Internship for College Students College students across the country are back at school starting the Spring semester. At the end of the semester comes finals and then the lengthy summer break. Now is the time to decide how you will spend that extended vacation.   For some,… Continue reading Why a Summer Camp Job is Better Than an Internship for College Students

12 Reasons You Should Be a Camp Counselor

12 Reasons You Should Be a Camp Counselor 1. The bonds you make Looking to make great relationships? You won’t fully understand the impact you’ve had on your campers until they step onto the bus on the last day of camp. When they head home for the summer, you’ll realize just how close you’ve grown with… Continue reading 12 Reasons You Should Be a Camp Counselor

From First Contact to End of Contract

From First Contact to End of Contract Deb Jordan, ReD Kim Aycock, MST January 2022 We know that staff can be a challenge to find, attract, hire, engage, and retain. What makes the staff journey result in forward progress from start to completion of their camp experience? Current research and promising practices provide information that… Continue reading From First Contact to End of Contract