Kanakuk Kamps

Counselor

May - July 2019 • Branson, MO

What I liked

Great experience

What I wish was different

Better pay

Advice

If you’re thinking about it, do it

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Food Allergy Specialist

May - August 2019 • Lampe, MO

What I liked

I loved the atmosphere and the people I worked with.

What I wish was different

Advice

It is a hardworking job, but it pays off in so many ways!

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Kitchen Worker

July - August 2019 • Branson, MO

What I liked

The community with the other girls in the kitchen! I made so many amazing new friends.

What I wish was different

The hours. We worked 6 days a week from 8:00 a.m. to roughly 9:30 p.m. with two breaks in between. It was a lot of labor-intensive work and doing it for that many hours was difficult.

Advice

Go into it with a positive attitude. Yes, the work is hard and the days are long, but the experience is like no other. It was incredible serving amazing families every day and doing it alongside some of my favorite people in the world.

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Camp Counselor

May - August 2019 • Branson, MO

What I liked

This was an amazing and humbling experience in which I was able to serve families minister to parents and their children through service!

What I wish was different

Advice

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Kanakuk Kamps Field Staff

May - August 2019 • Branson, MO

What I liked

I loved working with all the staff! Everyone was there for the same purpose and worked well together. I enjoyed the work and would do it again!

What I wish was different

Advice

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Camp Counselor & Boat Driver

May - July 2019 • Branson, MO

What I liked

Working with kids and driving boats was a lot of fun. Pushed me out of my comfort zone in great ways.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have more freedom in choosing the activities I could work.

Advice

Don't do it if you're not outgoing.

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Camp Counselor

June - August 2019 • Branson, MO

What I liked

I thought it was the most rewarding summer job ever. Working with kids that appreciate you is awsome

What I wish was different

I wish it wasn’t in the middle of nowhere

Advice

You will be without your phone most of the time so get used to being without it.

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Camp Counselor

May - August 2019 • Lampe, MO

What I liked

I loved being able to invest in the hearts and spiritual walks of kids.

What I wish was different

I wish the pay were a little bit higher but I really loved it regardless of pay.

Advice

Rest and care for yourself well on 24s

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Nurse Assistant

June - July 2019 • Lampe, MO

What I liked

Working as a nursing assistant at Kanakuk allowed me to improve my communication with pediatric patients, learn how to work well with different coworkers, gain nursing experience and knowledge of over the counter medications, and learn how to serve others without seeking reward or recognition.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Be willing to work with other people that might do tasks differently than you- be ready to learn.

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Camp Counselor

May - July 2019 • Lampe, MO

What I liked

I loved the staff and how they treat everyone. I loved working there

What I wish was different

I honestly enjoyed every part of it

Advice

You have to be willing to work hard

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Camp Counselor

May - July 2019 • Branson, MO

What I liked

I enjoyed the community and the opportunity I had to build relationships.

What I wish was different

This job is exhausting but I would not have changed a thing.

Advice

Be ready to give it all you have. This is a high energy job.

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Staff

May - July 2019 • Branson, MO

What I liked

It was such a fun experience!

What I wish was different

It’s long days.

Advice

Just do it!

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Camp Counselor

June - August 2019 • Branson, MO

What I liked

I liked getting to pour into the lives of middle schoolers.

What I wish was different

Better pay probably.

Advice

I would advise to take at least one summer to do something like this because once you get a job after college the opportunity is gone.

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Camp Counselor

May - July 2018 • Branson, MO

What I liked

It was a super great experience- an amazing way to spend the summer both having fun and sharing the gospel with kids!

What I wish was different

Advice

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Camp Counselor

May - August 2018 • Lampe, MO

What I liked

I loved getting to spend time with the kids and Be outdoors on the lake

What I wish was different

I wish I could have spent more time there!

Advice

Definitely do it!!! Take enough clothing and laundry stuff, be prepared to be very tired!

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Boat Driver

May - June 2019 • Branson, MO

What I liked

I always enjoy working with the people and getting to know the families I drive on the boats.

What I wish was different

The communication was not as great as it has been in year’s past.

Advice

I would recommend taking any portion of one’s summer to work at a camp of some kind because there are valuable life skills learned that one might not learn elsewhere.

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Nursery Day Care Worker

June - August 2019 • Branson, MO

What I liked

Staff

What I wish was different

How far it was

Advice

Be yourself

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Counselor

May - August 2019 • Branson, MO

What I liked

The staff was extremely kind and helpful.

What I wish was different

Nothing.

Advice

This was a great experience, and anyone who loves working with kids should do it!

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Camp Counselor

May - July 2019 • Branson, MO

What I liked

I love the senior staff they really equipped us during staff training. Camp is an absolute blast I have so much fun I can’t believe I get paid to do it. They have us two days off for each two week and many hotels in the area gave discounts to Kanakuk Workers which was a blessing. Love the friendships and connections I’ve made from Kamp.

What I wish was different

A place to stay that was free on breaks.

Advice

Go into with an open mind and heart to let the Lord work. It is exhausting about half way through having to continue being intentional. Nap when you can.

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