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Camp Counselor

June - August 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I really liked the work environment and my coworkers, and I felt that the workload was reasonable.

What I wish was different

The trainings were a little redundant and the shify schedule was confusing.

Advice

Make sure you plan the day beforehand and reach out to your supervisors with questions.

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Camp Counselor

May 2018 • Indianapolis, IN

What I liked

Getting to work with kids and teaching them about STEM. As well as getting to know the kids and their families.

What I wish was different

I wish that I expanded more with kids outside of the age group that I was assigned to.

Advice

If you love kids and having a good time this is the job for you. But its hard work you'll come home after your eight hour shift feeling exhausted. And being out in the Sun and heat all day can really get to you, so it is very important that you are able to take care of yourself.

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YMCA lifeguard

June 2019 • Andover, KS

What I liked

I loved being outside in the sun. My coworkers were fun and kept it interesting. I loved getting to know and help the community of Andover.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have started guarding in high school. I would have loved the job then as much as I do now

Advice

To always be ready. Being alert and aware of your surroundings is so much more important than we think. Also knowing CPR and first aid is tremendously important.

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Lifeguard

December 2017 • Racine, WI

What I liked

I enjoyed the social aspect of the job, as it allowed me to practice composing myself in a professional manner even when encountering patrons that did not act similarly.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more coworkers on the job as it was quite difficult to effectively do my job when consistently running at the minimum capacity of lifeguards.

Advice

Be prepared for confrontation, but know that as long as you stick to the rules you will be backed up by superiors. Also, know when the letter of the rule applies vs. when the spirit of the rule should apply, and don’t sweat the technicalities.

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Preschool Teacher

June - September 2019 • Butler, PA

What I liked

I enjoyed gaining classroom management skills, the freedom to have creative input in the classroom, and watching the kids learn and grow!

What I wish was different

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Camp Counselor

May - August 2019 • Santa Monica, CA

What I liked

I loved working with the kids and making them enjoy their day at camp.

What I wish was different

I wish I didn’t let certain situations phase me to step out of character.

Advice

Keep your head down and be wise. Don’t let foolishness stir you to be foolish as well.

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Teacher assistant

June - August 2019 • Melrose, MA

What I liked

I liked working hands on with the kids. I learned that I like working the toddlers. I learned a lot in these 2 months that i can use in the future.

What I wish was different

Advice

That if you have an opportunity to work in the field that you are interested in, do it!!!

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Camp Counselor

June - August 2019 • Doylestown, PA

What I liked

Fun experience

What I wish was different

Scheduling was sometimes confused

Advice

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Camp Counselor

June - August 2019 • Royersford, PA

What I liked

Friendships made 40 hours a week Fun, energetic summer

What I wish was different

More management experience

Advice

Only apply if you can handle kids 40 hours a week

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Camp Counselor

June - August 2019 • New Paltz, NY

What I liked

I love working with kids and you work with a kids ages 4-15. It's a great outdoor activity and fun time during the summer.

What I wish was different

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Summer camp counselor

June - August 2019 • Marshall, MN

What I liked

Everything

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

None

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Summer Camp

June - August 2019 • Tolland, CT

What I liked

Spending time with children and aiding their future.

What I wish was different

I would I would have been given a higher pay since it was my fifth year working.

Advice

Children change the world and you can lead them to their successes.

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Camp Counselor

June - August 2019 • Shreveport, LA

What I liked

It allowed me to show my leadership abilities. I now know how to delegate responsibilities between me and my coworkers as well as learn how to think outside of the box when it is needed.

What I wish was different

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Ymca

May - July 2019 • Anchorage, AK

What I liked

The interactions with the club members and my co workers

What I wish was different

More interactions and classes

Advice

Find the fun in everything!

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Theatre Specialist

May - August 2019 • Orchard Park, NY

What I liked

I loved being able to use my music education experience to teach kids and gain more experience before entering the field as a choir teacher. Seeing the kids progress and grow was such a rewarding experience.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had been more confident in my abilities to teach and that my upper management would’ve been more supportive of the theatre program.

Advice

Be confident in your abilities and remember why you follow your passions!

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Camp Counselor

May - August 2019 • Tuscaloosa, AL

What I liked

I got to work with kids which is experience for the future.

What I wish was different

That things were more organized.

Advice

Be flexible!

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Child Watch Aid

June 2016 • West Seneca, NY

What I liked

I like getting to work with children. It makes every day at work fun and exciting. It’s fun to entertain kids and talk with them about their lives.

What I wish was different

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Camp Counselor

May - August 2019 • Orlando, FL

What I liked

I gained the experience of working with children and applying myself to leadership opportunities within the camp. Additionally, I was able to use my creativity to plan events for campers and create a fun, positive environment.

What I wish was different

Management was very judgmental and penalized individuals for mistakes that were outside of the control of counselors. Additionally, management created a toxic environment between many different counselors.

Advice

This job isn’t for the money, your focus should be on inspiring and helping the campers. They really look up to you and you inspire them to become better kids and people in the long run.

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Sports Clinic Coach

June - August 2019 • Lafayette, CO

What I liked

I really enjoyed getting the chance to teach kids about soccer which I am very passionate about. It was fun to see them get excited about the sport and learn new things.