Being able to work with kids through the YMCA’s summer programs.
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5th Grade Teacher
June - August 2019 • Torrance, CA
What I liked
I loved the kids and my boss.
What I wish was different
The way the program was ran.
Advice
Everyone should try it .. it’s a lot of fun and you get to hang out with kids all day long
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2018 • Yonkers, NY
What I liked
I loved that I was able to work with kids and was left to my own creative mind to keep the kids entertained and educated all summer long.
What I wish was different
I wish that I was able to take my kids to more places that regular summer camps aren’t able to.
Advice
Love every job you have no matter how small you think it is.
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Camp Counselor
May 2018 • Baton Rouge, LA
What I liked
I loved working with kids and making it the best summer ever for them.
What I wish was different
I wish the organization had been different.
Advice
People think working with kids is hard, but it's really not. Just talk to them normally and they will listen. Working with kids allows you to think outside the box and explore new ideas.
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Camp Counselor
July - August 2018 • Eastsound, WA
What I liked
I liked being able to work with young kids and make friends with them, as well as be a role model.
What I wish was different
The camp I worked at was streamlined and more suitable for kids who had never been away from home before. I'm looking to transition into a program where I can be a wilderness instructor for backpacking trips, because I enjoy both teaching about and being in the outdoors more.
Advice
This is a great job for high school graduates or college students, although wages are probably made with this demographic in mind. Either way, it's a low stress environment and a very fun place to work.
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School-aged Child Care & Day Camp Counselor
May 2017 • Seatac, WA
What I liked
The population is relevant to what I may want to work with more professionally in the future.
What I wish was different
Better organization in supervision and even distribution of rules/expectations for the children.
Advice
Working with children is not easy, but it is rewarding to really know that you're making an impact on them.
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Greenhouse Intern
June - August 2018 • Grand Rapids, MI
What I liked
I loved the staff, and learning how to teach others, lead others, and work as a team. I learned and have become more passionate about agriculture.
What I wish was different
I wish I had lined up a paid position in addition to the non-paid internship.
Advice
Challenge yourself to try new things, and work with groups you haven't before!
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Camp Counselor
May 2019 • Clifton Heights, PA
What I liked
I liked how yoj were able to interact with children while keeping a safe environment.
What I wish was different
I loved camp. I wish that the pick up like was better organized.
Advice
This is a very rewarding job, but you need a lot of patience working with children.
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member services
May 2019 • Deltona, FL
What I liked
Wonderful place to work
What I wish was different
I wish I was hired earlier
Advice
Do what you enjoy for a summer job
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Camp Counselor
May - August 2019 • Fremont, MI
What I liked
I loved spending time with the youth and helping develop their overnight camping skills. I also loved contributing to their success and happiness.
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Camp Counselor
April - August 2018 • Prescott, AZ
What I liked
Working at Camp Sky-Y was super fun to get to know new friends and have experience interacting with children. I love the activities and the coworkers
What I wish was different
While I wish I had more time to take off for personal life matters, it was nice to have spent my time in the summer in Prescott.
Advice
Choose you time wisely and be willing to help out in any activitiee you're trained for! There's ton of room to explore what you're most interested in.
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2018 • Norton, MA
What I liked
I loved working with the kids every day and adding to their summers! Being an influence on these kid’s lives is an amazing experience and one that I don’t take for granted!
What I wish was different
I wish we could have done more for the children past giving them day care. Most of these children deserve so much more of what they have.
Advice
It is truly humbling and I highly recommend this job to anyone just because of the deep connections you make with the people and children!
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Special Needs Shadow
June - August 2018 • Somerville, NJ
What I liked
I loved working with the kids and gaining more experience in the mental health field by working with children on the Autism spectrum.
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2020 • East Troy, WI
What I liked
Working with kids, being outside!
What I wish was different
I liked everything about this job.
Advice
Summer camps are great experience with kids and a great way to spend a meaningful summer outside.
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Summer Camp Counselor
June - August 2019 • Fairless Hills, PA
What I liked
I loved working hand in hand with my fellow camp counselors to create and enforce a safe and fun environment for the children. We were able to work together to create different weekly programs and activities for the children, and form close bonds with each other, the children, and their parents.
What I wish was different
Ideally, to have all of our ideas executed to their fullest ability, we needed supplies. I would have loved if we had access to more supplies consistently.
Advice
You definitely need patience when you work in a camp, especially one with younger children. However, you also have to make sure that your patience carries over to your coworkers, bosses, and, most importantly, parents of the campers.
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Camp Counselor
July - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Job was very fun & engaging. Great experience working with kids.
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2018 • Wilmington, DE
What I liked
building relationships with the kids, working in different age groups and going on the field trips.
What I wish was different
the pay. we do a lot more than what we’re paid for
Advice
if you don’t like children, do not apply. you must be engaging with them 24/7! always be accountable
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Camp Counselor
May - August 2018 • Naples, FL
What I liked
I loved being able to bond with the children that were put in my group and teach them new things. I also loved having them all teach me new things to stay up to date with the kids!
What I wish was different
I wish the weather was as hot as it had been but in Florida what else can you expect
Advice
If you’re going to be a camp counselor of any sort make sure you bring lots of water and have loads of patience
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Summer Power Staff
May 2018 • White Bear Lake, MN
What I liked
Atmosphere, flexibility
What I wish was different
Pay rate ...
Advice
It was interesting to experience working with people so much -- interacting with parents, kids, other power staff, other Y staff, people on field trips etc. and required a LOT of patience.
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YMCA childwatch
May - August 2018 • Dallas, TX
What I liked
I loved the diverse setting and interacting with a great variety of kids from 1 month to 10 years old.
What I wish was different
I had a great experience working here, though I do wish to have worked more hours.
Advice
Every children is different. We should appreciate and celebrate every kid for their individuality since this early time in their life.
