What I liked
Working as a camp counselor was one of the best life experiences I have ever had. I was a resident counselor, so I lived in a cabin with 12 young women for a whole month. I worked three sessions; two one week sessions, and one two week session. The ladies in my cabin were 13-years-old for the first half of the month, and 9-years-old for the second half. It was super awesome to be a role model for girls during such a formative time in their lives. My main role was to give them love and attention that they may not get at home. Camp War Eagle is great, it strives to give every child in Northwest Arkansas a fun summer. Families might pay $0 to send their child to camp, or they might pay up to $2000 depending on their income level. Scholarships are available to everyone, and each child is required to complete a certain amount of community service hours in order to attend. In addition to being an in cabin counselor, I also lifeguarded and taught tennis lessons. Camp War Eagle is a sports and adventure camp, so there is always something fun going on whether that be canoeing, horseback riding, candle making, mountain biking, pig chasing, or dancing, the possibilities are endless. Each day has a different theme, and that is probably my favorite part of camp. The kids get super into dressing up, and it is a blast. There is a western night, mission impossible, Christmas, stars and stripes, color war, and many more. I would highly recommend camp to anyone looking for a fun summer job.
