I wish I had more support from the management. That those kids had some sort of discipline or any.
Advice
This is a business, not a camp meant for bettering the kids. Know what you're getting yourself in to.
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2018 • Readfield, ME
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Do it!!! It was so worth it so take a chance and you will be rewarded.
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Office worker at summer camp
June - August 2019 • Mount Vernon, ME
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
You have to interact and speak with various people (colleagues, campers, and parents), so it's important to have communication skills and not be afraid to ask your colleagues questions.
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2018 • Readfield, ME
What I liked
The layout and organization of the camp. All the employees and directors
What I wish was different
Pay could have been higher because you are on duty 24 hours a day
Advice
It’s the hardest job you’ll ever love!
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Camp Coun
June - August 2019 • Readfield, ME
What I liked
Being able to spend my summer outdoors working with children
What I wish was different
The break scheduling for the actual job
Advice
Go into it with a good attitude and with the want to help and have fun with children for a summer.
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Apache Specialist
June - August 2019 • Readfield, ME
What I liked
It was fun and offered many benefits such as housing, food, and social activities. It was a great environment to meet people from all over and make lasting connections.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more time off. The nature of working at camp means working almost constantly, but when I was off work, I had some of the best days of my life exploring Maine.
Advice
It's okay to get experiences that don't directly relate to your degree plan. As an engineering major I found working at Camp Laurel was one of the best decisions I could have made. It gave me invaluable experience working on a team, improvising and planning, and being a strong leader of a group. All of which are some of the top skills that any employer is looking for.
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2019 • Readfield, ME
What I liked
Great networking, fun environment, develop leadership skills, practice different forms of communication, large team work portion, heavily child care based.
What I wish was different
tough schedule,
Advice
Great to have an open mind to have and take in every experience this special place will give you. Awesome staff but need lots of patience and problem solving needed.
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Camp counselor
June - August 2019 • Readfield, ME
What I liked
Working with kids.
What I wish was different
More time to decompress daily.
Advice
Working with kids is very tough.
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Camp Counselor
May - August 2018 • Readfield, ME
What I liked
I loved being out in the beautiful state of Maine! I got to work with some pretty cool people too.
What I wish was different
I wish I got paid more.
Advice
That you should definitely do this if you are in education or like working with children.
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2018 • Readfield, ME
What I liked
I loved the people and the very inspiring work environment
What I wish was different
The amount of time counselors has off during the day
Advice
Take each moment in because once the summer is over you’ll realize how much you love and miss all these people and places
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Camp Counselor
May - September 2018 • Readfield, ME
What I liked
I enjoyed my time as a camp counselor and outdoor tripping guide at camp Laurel because I got to witness and share the first experiences outdoors with children. I was able to teach and share my passion with children of all ages through the outdoors, and that was such a rewarding process. Camp Laurel gives counselors the opportunity to share their expertise in various recreation activities while enjoying the nostalgia of a summer away at camp.
What I wish was different
Advice
I think everyone who has the chance and the summer, should work as a camp counselor. You create so many memories with amazing children and staff that last a lifetime.
