So you’re thinking about working at a summer camp. Good call! What other job lets you spend your summer days outside, building soft skills, and mentoring kids? Not many. You build leadership skills, learn to solve problems quickly, develop confidence, and make friendships that tend to last far beyond the season. (If you need even […]
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The Cost of Losing Your Best Camp Staff Each summer, when the hiring season arrives, camp directors often face a familiar frustration: Their best camp staff leave. Returning staff are essential to building a strong program culture that deepens over time. They also reduce hiring and training costs while creating better outcomes for campers, who […]
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Why Parents Matter Parents are the decision-makers, logistics managers, and advocates. Parent Engagement with your summer camp is essential to feel connected. Parents who feel informed and valued are more likely to register early, refer friends, and advocate for your camp (UF/IFAS Extension). When parents feel connected, informed, and valued, they’re more likely to register […]
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Hiring season forces camp leaders to answer the same question every year: Should you prioritize bringing back experienced staff or recruiting fresh talent? The answer isn’t one or the other. It’s both—in the right balance for your camp’s current needs. Strong teams combine institutional knowledge with new energy. The challenge is knowing which direction to […]
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Next summer is shaping up to be a season full of potential for your campers, your programs, and your team. The camp staff recruiting landscape has evolved. Rethink how you connect with the incredible people who bring your camp experience to life. Today’s hiring market is different, yes, but different can be exciting. Camps that […]
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Why Staff Retention Matters for Summer Camps Staff retention at summer camps isn’t just about filling positions year after year; it’s about building a strong, connected team that delivers an exceptional experience for campers. High turnover can disrupt camp culture, increase training costs, and impact the quality of your programming. An experienced summer camp staff […]
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Summer Camp is also Career Training Working at summer camp is more than leading games, singing songs, and eating questionable amounts of bug spray (by accident, of course). At camp, you will practice valuable life skills while enriching the lives of campers. The life skills you gain as a camp counselor translate to all types […]
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The Truth About Camp Jobs: Communication is Everything What is the one thing that makes camp run the best? While there are many fantastic responses to that question, if you ask seasoned camp staff, you may hear a common theme: communication. At summer camp, communication isn’t just a “nice to have” skill. Communication is the […]
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Why Working at Summer Camp Is So Life-Changing Summer camp jobs aren’t just about crafts and campfires; they’re about leadership, patience, and real-world growth. Working at summer camp shaped my confidence, built my communication skills, and prepared me for both teaching and professional leadership. Whether you’re considering becoming a camp counselor or wondering how camp […]
Every camp season comes with big dreams…unforgettable adventures, new friendships, and a staff that brings the magic to life. But finding that perfect team? That’s where things can get tricky. Between managing camper registrations, planning activities, and keeping up with the daily demands of running a camp, it’s easy to rely on the same old […]
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