Summer Camp Jobs
Camp Staff Applicants
Looking for
a summer camp job? Since 1999, MySummers has proved to be a great resource for
applicants looking to work at a summer camp. Working as a camp counselor is one
of the most meaningful summer jobs you will ever have. Campers always remember
their counselors, and the impact that each counselor has had on their lives. For
future teachers, camp jobs are a great way to gain experience working with and
living with children.
At MySummers, you will be registering with one of the top resources in the
country for camp directors and for future staff. After registering, you will be
contacted directly by e-mail or phone, by interested camp directors. It doesn’t
get any better! For more information about how this site can work for you,
click here.
Camp Directors
"Owners & Program Directors" love our automated process for sending the best
possible camp counselors.
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To see how Mysummers can be put to work for you, review our
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When to apply for summer camp jobs & choosing the right camp
For Staff:
By January, camp directors have heard back from returning staff and are in hiring mode. By applying at MySummers in December/January, applicants have a better chance of receiving multiple job offers. Camp jobs are a great way to grow as an individual, learn to work as part of team, put others (campers and staff) needs ahead of one's own, and provide some of the most meaningful work you'll ever do. Internships in one's field can sound good, but you may just end of doing lots of busy work (see the USA Today article).
When registering at MySummers for summer camp jobs, be sure to take time to fill out the application with thought and care. This is the first impression camp directors will have of who you are. Also, read interview tips before starting your first interview. Just as parents should learn about the philosophy of a camp they're choosing for their child, so should any staff member. Does the camp fit who you are? Working as a camp counselor takes a full commitment, time wise (24/7) and of the whole self. There is a much better chance of success for counselors who are totally invested in the camp's philosophy.
For Parents searching for the right camp, here are some questions to think about:
*What type of community does the camp try to create? (this is an important question)
*What is the size of the camp?
*Is the camp more on the competitive or non-competitive bent?
*Is there a religious focus with the camp?
*How does the camp handle new campers, cliques and bullying?
*What is the communication policy for parents and their children?
*Connected with the communication policy, how do camps handle homesickness?
*What is the level of instruction in most of the activities (experienced staff/teachers)?
These questions are also relevant for staff, especially those trying to understand how sleepaway camps work and why their policies are in place.
Having staff invested in the mission of the camp helps to create an environment of positive growth for staff, campers, administrators and the whole camp community.
Good luck in the search for the right camp or camp job!
Rick Mades
Owner/director, Maine Arts Camp
Owner of MySummers (the best staffing site for summer camp jobs)
Owner of Camp Finders, a personalized sleepaway camp referral service (since 1994)
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