I really enjoyed the atmosphere that I worked in. At Mount Hermon Family Camp, every week was identical which made it easy to get into the swing of things. The facilities were nice and the community I was surrounded in was very involved. As a lead program assistant, the job description is broad. I enjoyed that each day of the week was a different routine and I was flexible in the sense that I held many responsibilities of varying types. It was encouraging that there were other staff members whose sole responsibility was to check on the spiritual well-being of other staff members, which was really encouraging.
What I wish was different
It would have been very beneficial to have more time during the day to fellowship with others, especially within the Program department. Those I worked in direct correlation with in Programs hardly ever crossed my path throughout the day. It would have been nice to have more intentional community and spiritual development, as well as intentional leadership development. This could be partially solved by incorporating a one-one-one meeting with a full-time Program staff leader at a minimum of once per week, and completely solved by prayer.
Advice
At Mount Hermon, prepare yourself for one of the most fruitful, fulfilling, tiring, and rewarding summer of your life. Do not be afraid to share your heart and ask the leadership for help. Do not be mistaken, your great reward here is not money, or friends, nor anything on earth, your reward will be in Heaven. Do not lose that perspective.
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Camp Counselor
June - July 2019 • Felton, CA
What I liked
I loved the community and the friendships I got to build while doing something meaningful.
What I wish was different
There is almost no free time at all for the whole 10 week time period. About 24 hours total a week of free time.
Advice
I would say do it if you’re coming out of freshman year of college. It’s really a valuable experience just be prepared to be exhausted at the end.
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Adventure Specialist
June - August 2019 • Mount Hermon, CA
What I liked
It was a summer camp position so i loved how i literally got paid to attend summer camp all summer. I loved the community of people that i worked alongside and i loved the area in which the camp was.
What I wish was different
I wish it was offered all year long instead of just in the summer.
Advice
My advice would be to just completely invest in the campers and the experience because that is the only way you are going to leave feeling fulfilled at the end of each day.
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Counselor
July - September 2018 • Santa Cruz, CA
What I liked
I loved the culture
What I wish was different
More organized
Advice
If you love Jesus and want to work at camp. Do it
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Summer Camp Counselor
June - August 2019 • Santa Cruz, CA
What I liked
I grew up going to the Conference Center at Mount Hermon, and so it was a neat opportunity to be a part of the counseling staff. I flourished with a strong community at Redwood Camp and experienced both spiritual and personal growth this summer.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2019 • Etna, CA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
This is an awesome experience but will push you as a person.
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2019 • Felton, CA
What I liked
i loved everything
What I wish was different
nothing
Advice
jesus
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Nursing Assistant
June - August 2018 • Santa Cruz, CA
What I liked
I had the opportunity to learn from new registered nurses weekly and gain confidence in my own assessment skills.
What I wish was different
A better idea of what my job entailed going into it.
Advice
I met amazing people, got to explore Northern California in all its beauty, became confident in nursing skills, and got paid to do it.
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One-one Aide
June - August 2018 • Mount Hermon, CA
What I liked
I loved getting experience working with children with special needs!
What I wish was different
I wish it was a full-time position!
Advice
It is so worth it! The flexibility of the job is great and there is a great support system for aides!
