You love the outdoors. You love using your creativity. You love combining work and play. You love building skills for your resume and life while earning money. You love making long-lasting connections. You love becoming a child’s hero. If you relate to this, working at camp is where you need to be!
The American Camp Association identifies many benefits to working at camp. “Camp jobs offer invaluable skill-building, leadership, training, and enrichment opportunities that can’t be found anywhere else! Regardless of your college major, camp experiences allow you to learn and develop skills that will enhance your job marketability. The benefits go far beyond a paycheck, too. Business executives often note that experience as a camp counselor translates into excellent management and personnel skills.”
Working at a camp builds communication skills and confidence, which go a long way in other areas of life. Counselors communicate with different personality types, adapt to other’s needs, and problem-solve every day. Nothing builds confidence like singing and dancing in front of hundreds at camp. If you can do that, it’s a snap giving a presentation to a room full of people!
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An internship is a popular route for college students to take in the summer. While interning can offer valuable skills, working at a camp guarantees first-hand experience like nothing else. Study.com suggests that summer camp jobs are a fun alternative that build life skills and experience. Here are some more great reasons to choose a job at camp instead of a summer internship.
Nobles Day Camp employs about 300 staff every summer. Many return year after year, and for good reason. Here’s what college students say about working at Nobles Day Camp:
“I love working at Nobles Day Camp because the friendly and welcoming community of staff and campers makes each day fun and special.”
“Working at Nobles provides a learning value for all education and career levels. There are different employment opportunities for a variety of personalities and backgrounds.”
“I love being able to make a positive impact on kids’ days, no matter how large or small. It’s amazing to help our campers have fun at activity stations whether they’re experienced or trying something new.”
About half of the Nobles Day Camp staff is made up of adults, parents and/or schoolteachers. Here’s what they say about working at Nobles Day Camp:
“I love working at Nobles Day Camp because I get to spend my summer outside with the best people and amazing kids doing some really cool stuff.”
“I love working at Nobles because of the connections I have made over the years. Everyone I meet, either camper or staff, is such a positive influence on the summer. Everyone feels so excited to be there that it just creates such a welcoming place!”
“I love working at Nobles because everyone is so fun and supportive! Helping kids have the best summer ever lets me have a great summer, too. Every day is different, and I love getting to spend it outside!”
“Nobles Day Camp is a place where one creates long-lasting memories and friendships while being able to be their true self.”
Are you ready for an incredible, life-changing summer? Apply for a job at Nobles Day Camp today! We’d love to discuss your goals and potential roles for you. You will be so glad you did!