Pay, allowing more independence to lead as you choose
Advice
It is a lot of work but so rewarding. Fun summer time. Low pay but you grow a lot.
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Summer camp counselor
July - August 2018 • Hollywood, CA
What I liked
I liked how I was able to engage with kids of all ages and learn from as they learned from me as well. I also like do how I gained some new professionalism skills and communication skills as well.
What I wish was different
I wish I took an adavantage of my networking opportunities and also building my relationships stronger with those that I worked with.
Advice
To have patience’s and that not everyone accepts you with open arms when your new to the job so remember to stay confident in whatever field your going into.
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Summer camp counselor
June - August 2018 • Sumner, WA
What I liked
I liked being able to meet new children and get to know them and make an impact on their lives.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Always feel free to be open to any and everyone it could benefit you
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
working with kids
leadership experience
What I wish was different
I did an internship that is more in- tune with my career interests
Advice
be open to the internship opportunities out there
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Marketing Intern
June - August 2018 • Reading, MA
What I liked
Great environment with good people who like to help out.
What I wish was different
Advice
As a non profit it is important to save money to give back to the community. Get ready to help in many different areas, wherever you are needed.
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2018 • Abingdon, MD
What I liked
I loved the core values that we taught the kids. How patient everyone was when explaining activities to the kids.
What I wish was different
I wish I put in more hours
Advice
To be pacient with the kids and ask for help if kids are being difficult when following directions
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Camp Counselor
June 2014 • Porter Ranch, CA
What I liked
Schedule flexibility
What I wish was different
Lead direvtor
Advice
Be passionate
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Kids Counselor
July 2016 • Sammamish, WA
What I liked
I liked being able to play with the kids and making them smile.
What I wish was different
Better management would've been nice, but It was good.
Advice
Working at the Y was really fun and I loved my coworkers. They really care about their employees and I would recommend working there to anyone.
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summer camp instructor
June - August 2018 • Tuckahoe, VA
What I liked
I loved be able to spend my day working with kids, and making them smile.
What I wish was different
We had more counselors, the kids outnumbered us greatly.
Advice
With kids, you have to have patience if you want them to have a great experience.
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Summer Counselor
June - August 2018 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
The other counselors and my employers.
What I wish was different
Having more inside space. It was hot but we only had one room, which was always reserved for only a specific group of kids.
Advice
Be honest with your employers. They are willing to work with you, but if you side swipe them they will not be happy.
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Camp director
June - August 2018 • Ann Arbor, MI
What I liked
Nothing, it was an awful experience.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2018 • Duluth, MN
What I liked
The staff, environment and working with the kids!!
What I wish was different
Higher pay
Advice
Apply!!
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Summer Playground Staff
June - August 2018 • New Brighton, PA
What I liked
I loved interacting with the kids. It was rewarding to be able to make an impact on a child's life, even if it was just for the summer.
What I wish was different
I wished that my hourly pay was higher. I live in Pennsylvania and minumum wage is 7.25, which is what I was paid.
Advice
You never know what's going on in a child's life. They could have experiences that you wouldn't fully understand because you haven't been in their shoes. That's why it's important to treat each child kindly. You could have a positive effect on a child's life that could amount to so much more.
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Camp Counselor
May - August 2018 • Champaign, IL
What I liked
Job flexibility
What I wish was different
Amount of hours
Advice
Bring water
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Customer Service Correspondence Clerk
May 2016 • Fort Worth, TX
What I liked
Just the memebers I got to interact with
What I wish was different
Working more
Advice
Memorable
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Pool Manager YMCA
July 2014 • Lincoln, NE
What I liked
I had a lot of fun meeting new people, working with fellow students, and gaining experience in a role of leadership/management.
What I wish was different
Advice
Have fun at your summer job. Summer is short.
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Lifeguard
May - August 2018 • Hanover, MA
What I liked
Good Boss, easy to prove you’re worth
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Don’t slack off, people’s lives are at risk
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Camp Counselor Intern
June - August 2018 • Winona, MN
What I liked
The experience, coworkers were all college students, the ymcas promotions
What I wish was different
Coworkers attitudes, organization,
Advice
Travel to the unknown to do what might be fun, you can recreate your whole experience with an open mind
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Kids Stuff Lead Staff
June 2013 • Hastings, MN
What I liked
I love working at the YMCA. There’s is lots of learning experiences every day. Even though I work with kids ages 6 weeks to 10 years old, there has been so much that I learn about myself, my leadership skills, and communication skills.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Camp Counselor
May - September 2018 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
working with kids, being outside
What I wish was different
different shift schedules
Advice
always persevere even when you feel like you are at the bottom of the totem pole.
