Why Summer Camp Looks Great On Your Resume

Working at a summer camp can be an incredibly rewarding experience, with lots of learning and growth opportunities. Unfortunately, it is often misunderstood by those who lack the experience, and it can be hard to explain exactly how camp-related skills can be useful in the ‘real world’. When employers hear that you’ve been a camp counselor, they might be envisioning the characters from movies like Wet Hot American Summer or The Parent Trap – someone who is a bit of a goofball, who doesn’t shower and who will bring strange games and songs to staff meetings. But the skills you gain at camp – organization, leadership, problem-solving and more – are invaluable and can be applied to a wide range of environments.

If you’re on the fence about taking a summer camp job, it’s important to consider all of the potential benefits of working at camp. In addition to the fun and friendships that are sure to come, you will also gain valuable skills and knowledge that can be a real asset when you’re ready to enter the workforce. When properly outlined on your resume, your summer camp experience will truly set you apart from the competition. From problem solving to communication, camp provides a unique opportunity to learn and practice a variety of skills that are highly sought after in any workplace. For more information and helpful examples, be sure to check out our article, Summer Internships.

Spending the summer at Camp Augusta is an excellent way to gain skills and knowledge that are not found in a classroom or office setting. Working at camp offers the opportunity to learn skills and gain experience that will be of great benefit to employers and in your own life. While camp language can make it difficult to accurately describe the scope and magnitude of a camp job, here are some tips to help translate camp skills to your resume and/or job interview. Employers today are looking for concrete examples of your skills, and camp gives you the opportunity to provide them. With the knowledge and experiences you gain from working at camp, you have the tools to show employers that you have what they are looking for.

Our staff are the life-changers at Camp Augusta, creating magical and memorable experiences for the campers who come here. The time and energy we put into training our staff is not only for the campers, it is also intended to help our staff both thrive at camp and in their lives outside of camp. And while it is sad to say goodbye to the amazing people who work for us, we understand that they need to move on and find new opportunities to make a difference in the world. Below is a list of useful links we have compiled to continue to help our staff make a difference in the world at other organizations.

Our staff are the life-changers at Camp Augusta, creating magical and memorable experiences for the campers who come here. The time and energy we put into training our staff is not only for the campers, it is also intended to help our staff both thrive at camp and in their lives outside of camp. And while it is sad to say goodbye to the amazing people who work for us, we understand that they need to move on and find new opportunities to make a difference in the world. Below is a list of useful links we have compiled to continue to help our staff make a difference in the world at other organizations.

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