Cub Creek Science Camp

Summer counsleor

June - August 2023 • Rolla, MO

What I liked

My favorite thing about working at cub creek was the children and my co-workers. I made fantastic friends and enjoyed learning about the different animals they have.

What I wish was different

Advice

Take your break on your off day, Explore camp and Rolla when given the chance.

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Counselor

May - August 2022 • Rolla, MO

What I liked

I love the place where I stayed and worked for, There are many different species of animals, and I could go anywhere during my free time!

What I wish was different

I wished to spend more time with animals in a day. I usually get a chance to work with them about 3 hours in a day among 16 hours long work time. (Woke up at 6am and sleep after 10 pm)

Advice

Communication is really key point to work happy and find joy to make your day! Feel free to talk with your co-worker and boss. They are friendly and nice people.

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Camp Counselor

May - August 2019 • Rolla, MO

What I liked

I loved the people I met during my job as well as gaining experiences that are hard to come by in a typical summer job

What I wish was different

The working situations and hours of work were very stressful at times but in consideration it was summer camp where the kids stayed all week.

Advice

If you have the option to work as a summer camp counselor, no matter where at, take it. It was one of the best summers of my life and made me realize how important summer camps are for people at all ages.

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Summer Camp Counselor

May 2019 • Rolla, MO

What I liked

The three best parts about being a counselor at Cub Creek are memorable campers, sweet animals, and awesome coworkers! I love how you can visibly see the difference you are making in kids' lives by helping them have an unforgettable summer! If you are an animal person, this camp is for you with approximately 200 species of animals. It's incredible being able to teach campers about exotic animals and befriending, foxes, lemurs, porcupines, and more! By the end of the summer, you will also have a collection of unforgettable camp memories. Here are some of mine: -enthusiastically singing camp songs with campers and hearing some of them sing Frozen songs multiple times a day : ) -playing games with the campers (like the time we played mafia and the doctor saved the victim every time) -seeing the joy in the kids' eyes as they interact with the animals -teaching campers how to make friendship bracelets, and giving and receiving them -volunteering to get pied in the face by campers at the 4th of July celebration -picking and eating berries with campers -holding armfuls of affectionate purring kittens and also getting to spend quality time with unique animals -line-dancing which is the best even though it's a challenge to get the hang of it It's not an easy job, but the people and animals make it worth it.

What I wish was different

Advice

I can't stress enough how demanding this job will be. It's a lot of hard work and you will most likely feel sleep deprived. As long as you realize this, and take care of yourself so you'll be able to take care of campers, you will be able to have a great time. My advice is to reach out when you need support and also use your days off to recharge and take care of yourself. On days off, you'll have time to do a variety of things in Rolla with coworkers (movies, bowling, restaurants, etc), and you even have the chance to go to St. Louis. Just remember to also find time for self-care and be well rested and balanced so you are ready for the rest of the week! I loved working at Cub Creek and I think it's a rewarding/challenging job that will help you learn and grow. And you'll end the summer with new friends, problem solving skills, and great camp memories!

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Camp Counselor

May 2020 • Rolla, MO

What I liked

It was very interactive and fast paced! It's a very collaborative environment and super rewarding. You'll definitely create deep bonds with your fellow counselors and make a lasting impact on kids lives that they will remember forever. I also loved working on the ropes courses and teaching classes!