Smart Mom’s Guide C a m m i e Jo n e s
Landing a Camp Counselor Job
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ou are either a camper or not. I really don’t think there is anything in between, at least not in my ex-
perience. If you do have a camper who wants to continue the camp experience after they have aged out of the camp, he or she may want to look into a summer job as a camp counselor. I can’t think of a better way to continue experiencing all summer camp has to offer than by actually working there. Here are some tips
about what you need to do to get that summer camp counselor job.
1. CHECK OUT THE CAMP’S WEBSITE
applications submitted than positions available so make sure
Needless to say but in this day and age, the best way to learn
you really sell yourself. “Market your strengths,” says Mary
about how to apply is to either pick up the phone or go to the
Glenn Bowen, girls camp director at Athens Y Camp. “I love
particular camp’s website to get information. This is where
when I see girls say they love to lead worship or they played
you will find the application, when to apply and other fre-
basketball at their high school or swam competitively.” This
quently asked questions about the application process. As for
helps find the right niche for them at the camp.
the age limit, most campers must be 16 years old to be an official camper. Usually there is a lengthy application asking for
Start browsing the internet for camps you may be interested
references, past experience and many more targeted ques-
in and start a list of places you would like to apply. Calling
tions to find your strengths. Many times there are many more
or emailing directly is a great way specific questions can be
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