Ramapo for Children

I would definitely come up with an example of you working well in a group. Also, come up with a time when you managed your stress well or showed patience. Those are both important qualities to have at this job. The interview questions were very similar to the ones you would have filled out for th...

So, this varies a little bit depending on which age group you work with. I worked with older teenage girls. On an average day, general counselors woke up at around 7:30 am for an area meeting at 7:50. We woke up our kids around 8am and got them ready for breakfast at 8:30. After breakfast we woul...

Reflect on all of your experience working with children, especially children with behavioral challenges or Autism Spectrum Disorder. If you have not had professional experience, think about your experience with little cousins or family friends. They will ask you how you would handle situations so...

It is a long day and a difficult job! That being said, it's incredibly rewarding and fun. Counselors wake up around 7-7:30 and meet with their team before waking the kids up at 8 am. You'll help your bunk of about 6 campers get ready for the day (brushing teeth, getting dressed). Some campers wil...

While my major certainly influenced how I worked with the campers, what is more important is the actual hands-on experience that books can't teach you. I was a very diligent student, but it simply is not the same as being at camp. My knowledge of learning disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and ...