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Camp Pontiac

General Counselor

June - August 2021 • Copake, NY

What I liked

My coworkers

What I wish was different

I wish the communication from the higherups was a little better to the general counselors

Advice

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Camp Counselor

June - August 2021 • Copake, NY

What I liked

Met lots of new people from all around. The camp made sure you felt prepared to deal with most situations and counselors could report back to higher-ups whenever necessary.

What I wish was different

Advice

If you're coming for the money, save yourself the disappointment! But if what you want is a once-in-a-lifetime summer then this is definitely a great experience.
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Counselor

June - August 2021 • Copake, NY

What I liked

It was fun.

What I wish was different

It would have been better if they let us sleep more.

Advice

You get out what you put in.
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Camp Counselor

June - August 2019 • Copake, NY

What I liked

The Camp and atmosphere was absolutely beautiful. The staff was incredibly supportive and as Cheesy as it sounds I made lifelong friends.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been more prepared supplies wise, and more aware of the councilor experience.

Advice

Don't take yourself so seriously, have as much fun with the kids you can, because they can't prepare you for how attached you get.
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Camp Counselor Specialist

June - August 2019 • Copake, NY

What I liked

Meeting people from around the world, gaining different life experiences. Working with kids of all ages.

What I wish was different

Planned finances differently

Advice

Save up for traveling!
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camp counselor

June - August 2019 • Copake, NY

What I liked

Fun and new experience

What I wish was different

The pay

Advice

This was such a fun experience
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Camp Counselor

June - August 2018 • Copake, NY

What I liked

The great relationships I made with the children and the patience I developed from the entire experience.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Camp Counselor

June - August 2018 • Copake, NY

What I liked

I got to meet amazing people from all over the world. Some of the kids really wiggle their way into your heart. It’s an absolutely gorgeous place with lots of sports and activities for the kids. It’s a really cool place.

What I wish was different

Some of the management there was very questionable. The kids are the main priority and you definitely get the short end of everything. Many of the kids don’t respect you at all.

Advice

Take a nap WHENEVER you can. Open your mind and your heart. You won’t be rewarded for your efforts, but try to keep your cool and have a good time and it can be one of the best summers of your life.
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Camp Counselor

June - August 2018 • Copake, NY

What I liked

I had a great time working with the campers and other counselors! I built some amazing relationships with people from all over the world!

What I wish was different

The days were very long with minimal breaks. You were often exhausted by the time the day ended.

Advice

Go in with an open mind! Be ready to participate in activities with the campers.
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Camp Counselor

June - August 2018 • Copake, NY

What I liked

The Atmosphere

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

To work with each kid individually.
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