So you're finally on summer break and are looking for a way to make some extra cash this summer. Why not work at a summer camp? What's not to like? Spend every day in the sun, be a mentor for kids, all while padding your pockets with a little extra cash. Sounds pretty easy right? Well, there is a little more to working summer camps than what is advertised on those online ads.
My first major experience with summer camps was with Camp Lokanda in Glen Spey, New York. When I first started looking at summer camp jobs I spent a large amount of time online looking at websites. I slowly widdled down my choices by factors like, does this camp have indoor plumbing? Does it look like the facilities are well maintained? Do the kids look happy? These may not seem like important issues to you now, but trust me when your in your second month working for one of these camps, things like indoor plumbing make a big difference in how your camp experience goes.
Next is where I started the application process. I applied to about ten different camps (of which I got six offers) and waited for the emails/calls to come in. Be prepared to answer simple questions such as, "what type of experience do you have working with kids," or "tell me of a time when you had a particularly difficult kid and how did you deal with the situation." The interview process is really not that hard and is usually done over the phone. After the interviewer has had a chance to ask you their questions they will usually open it up the floor to you to ask them questions as well. This is where you will have a chance to ask questions such as, how much will I be paid, and what age of kids will I be working with etc...
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