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1. Want to Be A Summer
Camp Counselor?

2. HERE’S HOW:

3. If you love working with kids, have a positive
attitude and you love the outdoors, crafts
and games; being a summer day camp
counselor may be the perfect job for you.

4. Flexibility is a big plus in this type of
job, as you never know what the day
will throw at you, and you’ll need an
upbeat, can-do attitude.

5. Whether you’re supervising lakeside activities,
wearing a wacky outfit and doing the chicken
dance or mediating a squabble between
campers, you’ll need to bring on your best game.

6. Here are a few tips for getting the
summer job of your dreams.

7. What Do Camp Counselors Do?

8. Typically, counselors are hired to act as
recreational leaders supervising overall
camp operations or teaching various
special activities.

9. Swimming, archery, horseback riding,
crafts and nature education are just a
few of the myriad fun-filled outdoor
activities you’ll enjoy right along with
the kids at day camp.

10. You’ll need plenty of patience,
creativity, leadership skills and above
all, a sense of humor.

11. Apply Early!

12. This is extremely important as camps
often start looking for staff in the
winter months. If you’re a bit late,
don’t worry; many programs still
have openings in May and June.

13. Have good references on hand and
note that some sites will ask you to
make a YouTube video to accompany
your application.

14. Looking Locally

15. If you’re looking for a job near where you live,
contact local day camps, YMCAs, town
recreation departments and other youth
organizations to see if they’re looking for
summer camp staff.

16. You may know other people who work
there, and be able to use these connections,
who may offer to refer you.

17. Look Online

18. There are a variety of
websites listing summer
camp jobs including Camp
Channel, Camp Depot and
Camp Page.

19. Cool Works, a summer job
site, also has some
interesting opportunities.

20. Are There Educational
Requirements?

21. While there are not specific educational requirements
for summer camp counselors, it helps to have CPR and
First Aid certification and it may even give you an
edge over other applicants.

22. Be Creative With Previous
Work Experience

23. OK, maybe you haven’t been a
camp counselor, but maybe you
have been a camper.

24. On your application, emphasize
your summer camp experiences
and how you want to carry the
fun forward by becoming a
counselor yourself.

25. If you’ve spent a summer or two
at a camp as a counselor-in-
training, you have actual on-the-
job experience dealing with
campers from a counselor role.

26. Use Your
Camp Connections

27. Many counselors were once campers at the very
same camp to which they’re applying.

28. Naturally, this would give you a leg up in the hiring process
because you already know the camp culture, traditions and
songs, and best of all; you have a real and infectious love of
the camp itself.

29. Get Experience
Working With Kids

30. Though you may not have
specifically worked at a
summer camp, you can
accumulate other experience
working with youngsters.

31. Tutoring younger kids,
volunteering at afterschool
programs, assistant coaching
on kids’ teams and
babysitting are all invaluable
experience with children.

32. Ask guidance counselors, coaches
or teachers for suggestions.

33. Emphasize Your Positives

34. Even if you’ve never set foot in a
summer camp, your personal
characteristics may position you
nicely for a job.

35. Approachability, empathy,
leadership ability, creativity and
enthusiasm are traits that
directors are looking for in their
staff… and a little goofiness
doesn’t hurt!

36. If you’re responsible, caring and
have the ability to put others
before yourself, you’ll be a good
candidate.

37. Do You Have A
Special Talent?

38. If you have a particular talent or area of expertise that
fits in with the camp’s programs, be sure to highlight
this on your resume.

39. Camps that emphasize the arts, for example, may be
thrilled with your expertise on the violin or experience
with musical theater production ...

40. ... while wilderness camps may zone right in on the fact
that you spend years in Boy Scouts or spent summers
camping with your family.

41. Any certifications in camp-related areas are also important.

42. So, get working on that resume!

43. Remember to emphasize the positive, list all related
experience volunteer or paid and put your enthusiasm and
love of kids’ front and center.

44. Let your kids enjoy the experience of summer day camp
at Maplewood Summer Day Camp.

45. Experienced staff will keep your child both safe and busy with
arts and crafts, games, water sports, gymnastics and more.

46. Visit the site at http://www.maplewoodyearround.com

47. MAPLEWOOD COUNTRY DAY CAMP AND
ENRICHMENT CENTER
150 Foundry St. (Route 106)
PO Box 88 (Mailing)
South Easton, MA 02375
Email: info@maplewoodyearround.com
Telephone: (508) 238-2387
FAX: (508) 238-1154