I love everything about the job . The hours, the trips , the kids , the activities and staffs .
What I wish was different
I wish I wasn’t going to college so far away so I could of continue working with them .
Advice
If you honestly don’t enjoy working with kids this job is not for you .
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Front Desk
June 2014 • Lincoln, NE
What I liked
I love the work culture at the Y.
What I wish was different
Advice
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Camp Counselor
June 2017 • San Pedro, CA
What I liked
Watching new friendships form and making some great connections of my own. I became a part of a family, and we stay a family even outside of camp. Its relationships and memories to last a lifetime.
What I wish was different
I wish that it was longer. I also sidh that there were more get together events in between camps because I always miss everyone.
Advice
Its one of the best experiences anyone could ever have. For the kids, for the counselors, for the directors, and for the staff. I couldn't be prouder to be a part od something so great!
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Camp Counselor
May - August 2019 • Menomonee Falls, WI
What I liked
I loved working with the kids and being outside with them.
What I wish was different
Behavior management.
Advice
Be ready to spend all day, everyday outside with the kids.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Summer camp youth counselor
January 2017 - July 2018 • Waco, TX
What I liked
I enjoyed working with the children, and giving them a productive summer so that they would not fall behind even though they were out of the classroom
What I wish was different
I wish that the schedule was a bit different.
Advice
Children do not think like adults. Therefore, patience is a quality that is needed.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Pool Lifeguard
July 2016 • Kimberly, WI
What I liked
Great place to work! Fun environment! patrons that come into the pool are usually very friendly.
What I wish was different
There is a lot of cleaning and sometimes you get a lot of complaints.
Advice
Always be prepared to take action! Whether it be to blow your whistle and jump in or prevent an incident from happening.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Early Childhood Teacher Intern
January - May 2018 • Long Beach, CA
What I liked
It was a great place! Children had enough space and centers to play and real life animals in class. Staff was great, they were well organized and had a lot of volunteers!
What I wish was different
Older staff was a little on their own and wished pushed me to do more lessons and allowed me to be a teacher.
Advice
Get out there and do it! Lesson plan and get involved.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Camp Counselor
June - August 2019 • Conover, NC
What I liked
I liked being able to build relationships with the counselors and my coworkers
What I wish was different
I wish we would have had better management an organization.
Advice
This is a very stressful job but remember to enjoy it.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Exercise Science intern
May - August 2019 • Fremont, OH
What I liked
Very friendly staff, welcoming to their facility. I got to learn in a wide variety of different exercise and health-related settings, which I am very grateful for.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have stayed longer and learned more. I can't complain much, the people were great and I got so much out of my experience here.
Advice
Be open to trying new things you didn't think you were interested in or that are outside of your comfort zone. I ended up instructing a class that I had no experience with and ended up absolutely loving it.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Camp Counselor
May 2017 - August 2018 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
Working with kids and helping them learn some life lessons.
What I wish was different
Hosted sessions with them and only focused on the teenagers.
Advice
The more difficult it is to teach them a lesson, the more the kids take away from it and learn.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Camp Counselor
June 2017 - August 2018 • Marblehead, MA
What I liked
I love learning and growing with the children I had everyday. Overall, being a camp counselor is just such a fun job.
What I wish was different
Communication from managers and higher staff. Also, the fact that they would constantly leave staff alone with a group of children which I, and a few other staff, this is completely unsafe.
Advice
Be patient with your kids. It's summer, so it's HOT! Sometimes they can be grumpy, but they look forward to seeing you everyday, so make the best of it.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Camp Counselor
June - August 2019 • Lancaster, MA
What I liked
The work environment.
What I wish was different
Other staff were unprofessional at times
Advice
Be patient!
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Camp Counselor Intern
May 2018 • Huntsville, AL
What I liked
Loved working with kids and watching them grow as individuals
What I wish was different
Wish I had done it before
Advice
Don’t judge kids based on your first impression, these kids have a story worth hearing and deserve a chance to tell it
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Camp Counselor
June 2016 - August 2018 • Southington, CT
What I liked
It was rewarding to see kids have fun and make their day with just small acts
What I wish was different
unpaid overtime
Advice
Patience is key when working with any young kids!
Be the first to mark this as helpful
lifegaurd
July - August 2018 • Charlton, MA
What I liked
Being able to work with people my age and working with kids to help them have a good summer.
What I wish was different
There was some turmoil in the front office but we were able to smooth it out.
Advice
Enjoy it because its a great experience.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Camp Counselor
June - August 2018 • Reading, MA
What I liked
Working with kids.
What I wish was different
Leadership Structure
Advice
It requires emotional effort
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Camp Counselor
May 2018 - August 2019 • Festus, MO
What I liked
Working with the kids
What I wish was different
Better structure
Advice
Do a job you love to look forward to work
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Pool Lifeguard
September 2017 • Stanwood, WA
What I liked
The atmosphere of the work place.
What I wish was different
Better scheduling.
Advice
Coomunication is key in the work force.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Camp Counselor
June - August 2019 • Montclair, NJ
What I liked
I liked that working there gave me a sense of community and my co-workers were really awesome. I think being a camp counselor has taught me how to be more confident in myself and my ideas which I now carry with me in my life.
What I wish was different
I wish there was higher enrollment, for more hours.
Advice
It was a good summer job, and lot of fun! Great way to make money!
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Before and After School Daycare Worker
November 2017 • Kearney, NE
What I liked
The environment at the YMCA feels like a family. There is so much support and flexibility. The kids that go here for the program are hilarious and make the job fun.
What I wish was different
I honestly wouldn't change a thing.
Advice
Always have an open mind whenever going into work. The day is going to be different and there will be new obstacles. Having fun and making sure the kids have fu make the job totally worth it.
