I would share that this experience requires one to have patience and will push one to expand their decision making skills in order to ensure the safety of the children.
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2018 • Fenton, MI
What I liked
I liked that I got experience with youth because that is the field of study I am going into. It was also fun because I got to do fun things like zip lining, kayaking, and mountain biking.
What I wish was different
The pay. It was ridiculous. It was 50 bucks for 11 hours of work.
Advice
Its not for the money, its for the experiences.
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Camp Counselor
July 2017 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I like working with the kids and making them smile every day. also teaching them valuable lessons they can take with them in their life journey.
What I wish was different
Nothing it was a great experience
Advice
it prepares for every day life in the future
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Finance Intern
June - August 2018 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
That teamwork is heavily emphasized, and we all work together on issues that need to be solved.
What I wish was different
For the YMCA to lend me a one year free membership instead of the length I was there.
Advice
Make sure to prioritize sleep and wake up ready to do calculations.
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Being able to work with and teach children.
What I wish was different
The commute
Advice
The experience opens you up more emotionally as an individual and you can learn how to work with all types of people through working with children.
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Ymca Child Care
June - August 2018 • Ann Arbor, MI
What I liked
I loved working with the kids and gaining experience in child care
What I wish was different
I wish it had been more structured it was somewhat disorganized.
Advice
I would sure that child care is what yo make of it and that kids are great experience and is much fun to hangout with.
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Summer Camp EMT
June - August 2018 • Bay Shore, NY
What I liked
I enjoyed the people I worked with, as well as my employer. I liked that I was able to move up and be promoted within my job title.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Swim coach
August 2016 • Greensboro, NC
What I liked
I love making the kids better swimmers and getting to know my coworkers and swimmers
What I wish was different
Advice
Always be open to learning new things and new methods of coaching. Don’t become stuck in your ways. Always learn and change.
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Camp Counselor
May 2017 - August 2018 • Wyoming, MI
What I liked
I loved the people I worked with and making a difference in kids’ lives.
What I wish was different
The structure of camp
Advice
If you haven’t worked at a camp, do it. It’s such a big learning experience.
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2018 • Somerset, NJ
What I liked
Working outside! It was great to enjoy the outdoors every day all summer.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2018 • Lake Park, MN
What I liked
Super fun environment, and I got to be paid to be on a lake all summer.
What I wish was different
Nothing I can think of! It was great.
Advice
You have to be good with kids, and able to communicate with parents and other staff.
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Camp Counselor
May 2017 • St. Louis, MO
What I liked
All of my coworkers were around the same age and we all worked together well.
What I wish was different
Management seemed disorganized.
Advice
Have fun with it.
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Day camp counselor
May 2017 - August 2019 • Bellevue, NE
What I liked
Working With kids
What I wish was different
My coworker
Advice
Stand up for yourself when a coworker thinks they are above the rules
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Camp Counselor
June 2016 - November 2019 • Santa Monica, CA
What I liked
it was a fun experience! no weekends
What I wish was different
taken a small summer class as well
Advice
it can be hard and days are long, but the people make it worth it
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2019 • Meredith, NH
What I liked
It was fun and easy. I was once a camper there.
What I wish was different
Absolutely nothing.
Advice
It was a very rewarding experience. I learned a lot about minor management skills and had a very self-rewarding feeling afterwards.
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Camp director
May - August 2019 • Jackson, OH
What I liked
Working with kids
What I wish was different
A better turn over binder to me from years precious
Advice
It was a very friendly environment and the staff was very helpful.
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Camp Counselor
May - August 2019 • Green Bay, WI
What I liked
Working with kids
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
I would reccommend it, but only if you can handle working with kids and some stressful situations
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Day camp counselor
May - August 2019 • Richfield, WI
What I liked
It was great experience working with children of all ages!
