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Whether you’re a new or returning staff member who is preparing to work at camp this summer, the decibel level of those first few days at camp are always a bit above what you anticipate. Of course, we hear noise every day. But camp noise is different than other noise. A camp staff member once… Read more »
Tag: camp counselor
Be Better
The Sochi Olympics took place last month, and even though the athletes competed on snow and ice, the games were surprisingly reminiscent of summer camp, particularly from a staff perspective. Many athletes were there for the first time. Some, however, were competing in their second, third, or even fifth Olympic games. Each summer at camp,… Read more »
The Hard Part of Working at Camp
A popular question that a lot of prospective summer camp counselors ask recruiters is about the difficult aspects of the job. After hearing about how much fun they will have, about the amount of time they will get to spend outdoors, about all of the friends they will make, and how much money they can… Read more »
My Summer Home
If the cold weather has you exploring summer job options or you’ve been considering working at sleepaway camp this summer, this week’s guest blog is for you. It was contributed by a Starlight staff member and originally posted to the Camp Starlight blog on January 6, 2014. I’ve spent the last three summers at Starlight… Read more »
10 Camp Things for Which We’re Thankful All Year Long
The holidays are upon us and ‘tis the season to ponder those things for which we’re truly thankful. For those of us who are fortunate enough to eat, sleep and breathe camp 24/7, 365 days a year, it’s hard not to make an exclusive “camp” list. After all, camp is just as much a part… Read more »
Campsick Camp Staff
Summer camp staff who thought they were just heading off for a summer job a couple of months ago are surprised to find that transitioning from camp life back to “real” life requires a bit of adjustment. Two months doesn’t seem very long in the context of real life. Most people in real life get… Read more »
Eagerly Awaiting the Arrival of Campers!
In just a few short days, campers will arrive at each of America’s Finest Summer Camps in droves. But summer camp campuses all over the country have already been populated by someone else for the past several days: staff. Working with children 24/7 requires more preparation than simply showing up ready to work and being… Read more »
Camp Internships
The guest blog this week was originally featured on the Camp Starlight blog on April 27, 2013. We’ve decided to re-post it because if you’ve been considering a summer working at camp, whether as an intern or not, it’s not too late. Some of America’s Finest Summer Camps are still hiring! If you’re interested in… Read more »
The Backbone of the Laurel Camps…Our Counselors
The guest blog this week comes from the Laurel camps. If you’ve ever wondered what fuels a camp, read no further than this article. Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner says that being a summer camp counselor was the most valuable job he ever had. What a coincidence! Our counselors may be the most valuable part… Read more »
Who is Watching Your Children? A Look at Camp Staff and Leadership
If you submit prospective babysitters through background and reference checks just for a date night with your spouse or significant other, then you probably have an extreme interest in just who will be taking care of your children at summer camp. Thanks in part to movies and television, many parents have images of young, barely… Read more »