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Working at Camp Is a Real Job

LEADERSHIP 21ST CENTURY SKILLS


You will likely be supervising between 7–15 Communication, Collaboration, Critical
others, engaging in decision-making, Thinking, Creativity, and Contribution that
behavior management, and living ethics — are critical for success in today’s world
all necessary leadership skills for today are developed and practiced at camp

LETTERS OF
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
With other staff and connections to camp RECOMMENDATION
alumni can provide a link to possible Camp directors/leaders write great letters
internships or future job opportunities in a of recommendation because they take the
variety of careers time to get to know you as an individual
and see you in action on a daily basis

DIVERSE & GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL


EXPERIENCE DEVELOPMENT
Ongoing professional development sets
It is not uncommon for campers and staff
you up to learn about your job while
to be from a variety of places and cultural
building a strong team with the people
perspectives from around the US and world
you will be working with

COLLEGE CREDIT OR
TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS INTERNSHIP
You get to keep any additional training You may be eligible for college credit in
you may acquire (like CPR, first aid, and some cases or able to use camp as an
activity specialist certifications) independent study, practicum, or
internship experience

PAYCHECK
ROOM & BOARD You will typically get paid a base salary
Will be provided if working at a resident with add-ons for experience,
camp; housing, meals, laundry, utilities, certifications, leadership roles, extra
and other living expenses are covered duties, etc., and may include a bonus for
completing your contract
Translating Your Experience

The decision to work as a summer camp staff member says a lot about you. No matter the
role you will play in your camp community, ultimately you will want to make sure that your
resume reflects the experience in such a way that will be meaningful to future employers.

HERE ARE SOME TIPS FOR MAKING SURE YOUR CAMP


EXPERIENCE IS WELL REPRESENTED ON YOUR RESUME.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Using active language, amplify the job title with descriptive terms that detail your duties, as
well as the nature of time commitment you dedicated to your summer camp employer and
the results you achieved

CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Select language that best represents your responsibilities, as well as ties your capabilities to
21st-century job skills sought by today’s employers

Learning Skills Knowledge Skills Life Skills


Critical Thinking Business-specific Skills Leadership
Creative Thinking Media Initiative
Collaboration Technology Social Skills
Communication Wilderness /Outdoors Productivity
Problem Solving Activity-specific Abilities/Certifications Flexibility
Program Administration Sportsmanship
Portfolio (if applicable) Counseling

ACTIVE LANGUAGE
Advise • Analyze • Collaborate • Communicate • Facilitate • Lead • Manage • Resolve •
Supervise • Train

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