Kanakuk Kamps

Kitchen Staff

May - August 2019 • Lampe, MO

What I liked

It was a challenging, growing experience where I had so much fun everyday but was pushed to learn constantly.

What I wish was different

I wish I had a little more time with the kids at the camp.

Advice

Be prepared to unplug for the summer, work hard, and learn a lot.

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Head of Safety and Athletics

May - August 2019 • Branson, MO

What I liked

The atmosphere, coworkers, bosses, day to day experience

What I wish was different

communication with employees

Advice

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Boat Driver

May - June 2019 • Branson, MO

What I liked

I always enjoy working with the people and getting to know the families I drive on the boats.

What I wish was different

The communication was not as great as it has been in year’s past.

Advice

I would recommend taking any portion of one’s summer to work at a camp of some kind because there are valuable life skills learned that one might not learn elsewhere.

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kids across America staff

June - August 2019 • Golden, MO

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Go into every situation with an open mind . Everything is a learning experience!

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Camp Counselor

July - August 2019 • Lampe, MO

What I liked

I loved getting to work with youth aged kids. And getting to do intentional kingdom work was awesome. Getting to do something that is fun that I get paid even a little bit is worth it to me. Even if it was not paid, I think having the opportunity to serve was so worth it.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have been more confident in my abilities going into the job. I was so worried about how many of the counselors were returning and how many of them knew people and I did not. I wish I wouldn't have compared myself so much.

Advice

Go into this experience knowing you are about to have the best summer of your whole entire life. It really is so amazing how much the Lord will grow you and challenge you. But be aware that it will be difficult, that you will be so tired, but it is so worth it.

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Camp Counselor

May - August 2019 • Branson, MO

What I liked

Connecting with different college students from around the country. Interacting with kids in a wholesome and Christian atmosphere.

What I wish was different

Nothing. It was an excellent experience that I highly recommend to everyone.

Advice

Talk to every and form an intentional relationship with the majority of the staff. Excellent networking opportunity and the ability to get to know people from different walks of life.

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Nursery Day Care Worker

June - August 2019 • Branson, MO

What I liked

Staff

What I wish was different

How far it was

Advice

Be yourself

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Camp Counselor

June - August 2019 • Branson, MO

What I liked

I liked getting to pour into the lives of middle schoolers.

What I wish was different

Better pay probably.

Advice

I would advise to take at least one summer to do something like this because once you get a job after college the opportunity is gone.

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Camp Counselor

May - July 2019 • Lampe, MO

What I liked

I loved the staff and how they treat everyone. I loved working there

What I wish was different

I honestly enjoyed every part of it

Advice

You have to be willing to work hard

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Camp Counselor & Boat Driver

May - July 2019 • Branson, MO

What I liked

Working with kids and driving boats was a lot of fun. Pushed me out of my comfort zone in great ways.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have more freedom in choosing the activities I could work.

Advice

Don't do it if you're not outgoing.

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Counselor

May - August 2019 • Branson, MO

What I liked

The staff was extremely kind and helpful.

What I wish was different

Nothing.

Advice

This was a great experience, and anyone who loves working with kids should do it!

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Kitchen Worker

July - August 2019 • Branson, MO

What I liked

The community with the other girls in the kitchen! I made so many amazing new friends.

What I wish was different

The hours. We worked 6 days a week from 8:00 a.m. to roughly 9:30 p.m. with two breaks in between. It was a lot of labor-intensive work and doing it for that many hours was difficult.

Advice

Go into it with a positive attitude. Yes, the work is hard and the days are long, but the experience is like no other. It was incredible serving amazing families every day and doing it alongside some of my favorite people in the world.

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Camp Counselor

May - August 2019 • Branson, MO

What I liked

This was an amazing and humbling experience in which I was able to serve families minister to parents and their children through service!

What I wish was different

Advice

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Staff

May - July 2019 • Branson, MO

What I liked

It was such a fun experience!

What I wish was different

It’s long days.

Advice

Just do it!

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Camp Counselor

May - July 2019 • Branson, MO

What I liked

I enjoyed the community and the opportunity I had to build relationships.

What I wish was different

This job is exhausting but I would not have changed a thing.

Advice

Be ready to give it all you have. This is a high energy job.

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Nurse Assistant

June - July 2019 • Lampe, MO

What I liked

Working as a nursing assistant at Kanakuk allowed me to improve my communication with pediatric patients, learn how to work well with different coworkers, gain nursing experience and knowledge of over the counter medications, and learn how to serve others without seeking reward or recognition.