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River Valley Ranch

Camp Counselor

June - August 2019 • Manchester, MD

What I liked

I loved working at RVR. They have such a professional culture and work ethic. It is easy to see why they take pride in all that they do with excellence. Best summer of my life!!

What I wish was different

I would have loved to stayed longer!

Advice

Working as a camp counselor is exhausting. You are working 24/7 and almost never really get a break. While it is exhausting it is well worth it!
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Camp Counselor

June - August 2019 • Manchester, MD

What I liked

There was a strong sense of community among the staff, and everyone was always willing to lend a hand.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have spent more time there!

Advice

Working here will push you out of your comfort zone, and grow you as a leader and person. Learning to live with others under high stress and understanding yourself in the scope of discomfort is incredibly powerful.
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Camp Counselor

June - August 2019 • Manchester, MD

What I liked

EVRYTHING!

What I wish was different

Higher pay.

Advice

Don’t do it unless you’re sure. You have to love kids and love God.
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Camp Counselor

June - August 2018 • Manchester, MD

What I liked

I loved how I got to pour into the future generation and lead them closer to Jesus

What I wish was different

Be more proactive and really made sure I was making time for every camper equally and not so much as an imbalance

Advice

To constantly pour out into others as much as you are being poured into
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Horse Wrangler

June - August 2018 • Manchester, MD

What I liked

I loved the community and dedication at RVR to quality, Christ-centered experiences, both in the barn and in other activities.

What I wish was different

I would have appreciated a little more flexibility in free--time, since our barn work schedule was fairly rigorous.

Advice

This job is not for the faint-hearted or for those unwilling to work hard, but it is incredibly rewarding and will teach you as much as you are willing to learn.
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