I loved being able to pour truth into the lives of children. I also loved being able to build life long relationships with other counselors. Being able to see how church is in Texas was also interesting to me.
What I wish was different
Honestly, not much. I might just say better food every week.
Advice
Be prepared to work and unplug from technology.
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Dining Hall Coordinator
May - August 2020 • Westcliffe, CO
What I liked
Great coworkers
Payed for room and food
Lots of freedom in work
LIVING IN THE BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAINS OF COLORADO
What I wish was different
Nothing! Met some great long-lasting friends!
Advice
Be open for any adventure to make the most out of your time!
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Camp Counselor
May - August 2020 • Van, TX
What I liked
It was a great way to share the Gospel to young kids and connect with other college students in our shared faith.
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
Go for it! It is seriously the best experience I have ever had and was truly life changing.
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Camp Counselor
May - August 2018 • Van, TX
What I liked
Great place to work.
What I wish was different
Upgrade the gym
Advice
Highly encourage working camp.
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Summer camp
May - August 2019 • Van, TX
What I liked
Hanging out with kids all day. Teaching them and sharing the Gospel with them.
What I wish was different
I wish staff training wasn’t so long.
Advice
If you have never worked at summer camp before you are missing out. I recommend at least once to spend your summer at camp.
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Senior Assistant Counselor
May - August 2019 • Van, TX
What I liked
The community and atmosphere. Seriously such a fun and unique place to work, every welcomes you like family.
What I wish was different
Worked the full summer (I took three weeks off to go on mission)
Advice
It shows you all of your flaws in personal communications and community. So go in with an open mind and heart, ready and expectant for the Lord.
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Assistant Counselor
May - August 2019 • Van, TX
What I liked
Getting to do ministry with children and youth, as well as serving my fellow staff
What I wish was different
I wish there had been more staff ministering to staff. I wish we built each other up more and supported each other in our spiritual walk.
Advice
Press into God continually. Actually make sure you are having quiet time in the word every day. Dependence on God is the most important part of doing ministry.
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Summer camp counselor
May - August 2019 • Van, TX
What I liked
I loved the opportunity to lead a group of 16 middle school boys through the weeks that they came. I got to build relationships with them and teach them to be men of God.
What I wish was different
It would be great if there was a greater variety of meals. It followed the same cycle weekly and there's only so many times I can eat the same meal set the same time of each week.
Advice
Do not try to do it on your own strength: lean on God for energy, patience, etc.
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Camp Counselor
July - August 2018 • Van, TX
What I liked
I loved many things about it. i loved getting to spend time with kids and with the staff and talk about Jesus all day while doing fun things!
What I wish was different
I wish that I would have been poured into more/checked on more by staff.
Advice
If you are introverted, do not think that you cant be a great counselor. there are kids just like you who need you!
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Camp Counselor
May - July 2018 • Van, TX
What I liked
The community
What I wish was different
Better compensation
Advice
It's a service job, be ready to serve!
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Activities Team
May - August 2018 • Powderhorn, CO
What I liked
This was the best job I have ever experienced! I got to grow in a strong community around me every day as well as having fun while being challenged physically doing hard labor. The amount of fun and growth that occurred was immeasurable
