I liked that I was able to learn to work with children from ages 10-14 (depending on the camp) and to work with so many Extension Agents throughout the region. My goal is to become an Extension Agent one day and it was worthwhile to meet with them and to network with UT Extension. I also liked that I was able to live on the property during this job period at no cost so it made transportation to work every day a very easy task! Three meals a day during camp weeks are also free!
What I wish was different
I wish that we were able to have campers every week because that was my favorite part of this job. I was an instructor for the Airbrush Center and I missed having that opportunity a couple weeks out of the summer. During the weeks without campers, I worked along the rest of the camp staff doing landscape projects and cleaning and organizing storage buildings.
Advice
If you are a hard worker and love working with children, this is the job for you!
