The first arrival day of the summer can be pretty nerve wracking if it’s your first time working as a camp counselor – you’ve never been in this position before and now you’re about to be responsible for a bunch of kids. You are going to be living with them, eating meals with them and … More Awesome Ice-Breaker Questions To Ask Your Campers
Once you’ve been to summer camp you can always spot another camp counselor a mile off. Whether it’s their massive smile, silly nature, wrist full of friendship bracelets or ability to entertain a room full of kids using just an egg and some paper cups, summer camp counselors are a special breed. And those tell … More 22 Signs You Were A Summer Camp Counselor
Last week you read about Lily’s experiences of being a summer camp counselor, this time it’s James’ turn. 1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? Camp Sloane YMCA. I have been to camp three years now and plan to do a further two. 2. Why did you decide to work at summer … More Camp Counselor of the Week: James Deans
I think people often have this misconception and pre-conceived idea about the type of people that are summer camp counselors. It is often thought that camp counselors are always the most extroverted, whacky, loud and funny people, and that is the only way to be a great camp counselor. But the people that think that … More What Character Traits Make A Great Camp Counselor?
I’m sure a lot of you who will be heading to camp for the first time have quite a few questions about what a typical day at camp is going to be like. I know I did before my first summer. So I thought I’d give you an example of how a typical day at … More A Day In The Life Of A Summer Camp Counselor
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