The positive energetic atmosphere within our staff and the kids
What I wish was different
Not a single thing !
Advice
Building relationships with those around you is a big key in the this industry!
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Summer Camp
June - August 2019 • Greenwich, CT
What I liked
The kids
What I wish was different
Pay rate
Advice
Be nice and stay the whole summer it will be worth it
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2019 • Haverford, PA
What I liked
the kids and my co counselor
What I wish was different
the leadership
Advice
go in with tough skin
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Swim Instructor
June 2014 - August 2019 • Chester Springs, PA
What I liked
The job is so rewarding and the staff is great.
What I wish was different
the amount of money you make. I have worked there since I turned 17 and did a lot of work outside of my job title. When I asked for a raise after being there for six summers they said no.
Advice
Just to be patient, things can get very frustrating and sometimes working with little kids can be very difficult. At the end of the day, the kids love the instructors and really look up to them.
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Athletic Coach
June - August 2019 • Philadelphia, PA
What I liked
I got to be a figure to kids that I believed needed some sort of figure/ guidance in their lives. I enjoyed working with the kids, but also working alongside other young adults trying to find footing in the real world as well.
What I wish was different
I wish they paid more. I wish they gave a more concrete summary of all of the expectations for the position in the job description.
Advice
Inquire on exactly what is expected of you on a day to day basis at the first interview.
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Summer camp counselor
June 2019 • Moorestown Township, NJ
What I liked
The camp cared so much about their employees and there were so many amazing employees.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
If you wish to work with children it is a great opportunity and you learn a lot from other counselors on how to better interact with children.
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2019 • North Bethesda, MD
What I liked
ESF Camp was one of the best experiences ever. The environment was so nice and everyone I met from the staff to the children impacted me very strongly. I grew strong relationships with my co-counselors and I made lifelong friends. I loved being so involved with the kids which gave me the experience that I need for my future career.
What I wish was different
Advice
This job definitely needs strong individuals who work well with children. If you love working with kids then this is a job for you.
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2019 • North Bethesda, MD
What I liked
Loved playing with the children
What I wish was different
Honestly nothing. Loved every second of it
Advice
Have to learn to be patient because working with kids is very tiring
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Subject matter expert
June - August 2018 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
Teaching and the staff
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Plan the lesson plans ahead of time and make it flexible
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Day Camp Counselor
June - August 2018 • Haverford, PA
What I liked
Friendly coworkers and rewarding work
What I wish was different
Higher wages
Advice
It's exhausting but worth it to work with the kids
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Robotics Specialist
July - August 2018 • Hartford, CT
What I liked
Being able to design the course program based on the concepts of the Growth Mindset, interact with the kids and share a few pieces of knowledge to them
What I wish was different
I wish we had more time with the kids so we could teach them more complex concepts about robotics
Advice
Be patient with the kids, all they need is some sense that you care for them before they show you how much they're willing to cooperate and learn.
