Recreation Workers

As a Summer Fun Club leader you either work the opening or closing shift, which is not that bad since the total hours the camp is open is from 6am-6pm. I worked both shifts and neither shifts were that bad (you also do not have to work weekends which is nice during the summer time). The days can ...

A lot of the questions asked in both interviews are how the employer can be confident that they can rely on you. For Summer Fun Club, you will want to think about how or why you want to be in that position, knowing that a lot of days are hard work. How will you make a difference to the kids you a...

As a Summer Fun Club leader you either work the opening or closing shift, which is not that bad since the total hours the camp is open is from 6am-6pm. I worked both shifts and neither shifts were that bad (you also do not have to work weekends which is nice during the summer time). The days can ...

A lot of the questions asked in both interviews are how the employer can be confident that they can rely on you. For Summer Fun Club, you will want to think about how or why you want to be in that position, knowing that a lot of days are hard work. How will you make a difference to the kids you a...

The majority of my job is paperwork and correspondence with families. I coordinate all the private lessons between the families and the instructors as well as ensure quality of lessons and preparedness of the instructors. Problem solving when things don't go as planned and being able to professio...

I think the most important skills for this are flexibility and patience. Taking a group of up to 40 students into the city, something always comes up. A student might get lost, transportation is delayed, bad weather means you have to switch plans at the last minute... It sounds cliche, but stayin...

Your day starts roughly 15-30 minutes prior to the child arriving to camp for the day. Once they arrive, depending on the child, you can talk with them + their parents to get a run down on anything new or information they feel you need to know for the day. Every child is different so they process...

-If you're coaching and counseling, you wake the kids up around 7. Have them complete their daily chores before breakfast. Send them off to breakfast then to morning mandatory for the older girls from 9-11:30 and morning open gym from 9-11 for the younger girls. Then there are open gyms from 2-4 ...

The elementary aged camp started in the morning, so I'd arrive on site at about 8 to set up the camp. At 8:30, we'd be checking in children and starting an ice breaker/warm up game. The actual camp would be for three hours, where you (and some other coaches) teach them the skills of the sport, as...

These are two separate questions. I am a certified personal trainer, however I did not fill that capacity at Royal Family Kids Camp (RFKC). At RFKC I was an individual counselor for four years and the Dean of Personnel for one year. The camps' goal is to create positive memories for children who ...

A day in the life at RFKC begins at 7AM and lasts until at least 11PM. As an individual counselor you are with your two campers all day doing a multitude of different activities. These activities include building, drawing, fishing, tie-dye, crafts, swimming, talent shows, bonfires, specialty show...

Think about about past experience with kids and leadership and be ready for situational questions.Ex- how would you handle a kid feeling left outEx- how would you respond to an upset parents complaints?

The day starts at around 7:30 when the division leaders come and wake everyone up - so don't worry about sleeping late, everyone wakes up together! There is breakfast, morning clean up, and helping the girls get everything they need for the day. If you are a general counselor, you stay with your ...

Be enthusiastic. Be open to working with diverse populations. Share previous experiences you've had working with children and families. Do some research on Camp Sunshine so you know a little bit about what they do and the programs that are offered. Come prepared to talk about a specific age group...

Very busy and fun! There are lots of responsibilities when it comes to taking care of other people's children, but as long as you have everyone's best interest in mind, it's no problem. The camp day can start very early with breakfast and is filled with a variety of activities and groups througho...

Have a positive attitude and come prepared with introspection on what type of leader you are, if you are more comfortable leading a big group or 1 on 1. They may how you might discipline kids as well. Being first-aid certified is a big plus!

In the morning you need to be ON and ready to sing! During check-in, you should be wide awake and super welcoming to the parents and camper so alike...the faster you can learn names the better. Throughout the day you will be either learning and leading different crafts or workshops, and cleaning ...

I had a video interview which can sometimes be more nerve-racking. I think the best way to prepare for the interview is to go to your university's career service office and ask to have a mock interview. If this option is not available to you I would say that the best way to prepare is to think ab...

By coming to camp with a background in Psychology, you are able to see behavior in a deeper sense. Things that you get to learn in General Psych, such as parts of child psychology and reinforcement are really helpful. You are able to really get to know these kids, build rapport with them, and sti...

It's definitely important to spend some time on their website and various social media pages to show that you have an interest in being a part of their culture. Mentioning a specific part of their website or a post that you really liked would show you spent time doing this. Along with this, findi...

I'm going to be honest and say it is definitely tiring, the morning wake up is early and being responsible for however many children and making sure they do their morning routine and get to everything on time is challenging, but it is also so much fun. Lokanda has every activity you could possibl...

I would say my major prepared me in that being an English major gave me excellent communication and problem solving skills, so this made it easier for me to communicate things to my co-workers and solve the problems that came up in my bunk. Along with this, I think being a part of so many differe...

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...

Busy! The day is scheduled out in advance and your campers go from activity to activity. You go with your campers to all of their activities and help supervise them there. Some of the time you can choose to participate in the activity or just watch. You accompany your campers everywhere they go, ...

Definitely have ideas about how you can contribute to making camper experiences better. And, know how you would handle difficult situations with campers or coworkers. Also, know why you want to work with kids and what about the position interests you. Lastly, do some research on the camp to have ...

Everyday is different because there’s so many different things that camper do. There’s activity days, beach days, boardwalk days, and days where you go on outpost which is camping in the woods over night. But most days start at 7:45 and end around 9:15 then counselors have free time from 9:45-11:...

I feel that it helped me be more understanding and patient with the campers because I could better see the reasoning behind their actions. Which also helped me be able to communicate with them better and correct them when needed, which lead to having better relationships with the campers.

The interview was very relaxed and conversational. My interviewer was kind. Very low-stress. Definitely know your resume and be prepared to talk about your experiences, as usual.You may also be asked questions about how you would respond in certain situations, such as cases of bullying. Standard ...

You and a couple other counselors will be escorting and accompanying your group of campers the entire day, throughout their scheduled activities (sports, aquatics, arts) and lunch period. The day is very structured.You should have all campers in sight at all times, which shouldn’t be too hard sin...

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 ...

Basically there are two parts of the camp: The Pioneers and the Trailblazers. I worked on the Trailblazer side so I can only speak to that experience. There are 5 different neighborhoods: explore, create, play, grow, and discover. On the Pioneer side I believe you have the same kids the whole tim...

Very well- it's helped me to look at broader social issues and understand themes among the group and how to deal with people enthusiastically

Depending on the group of kids you are with, Travel or Camp Toga, you can expect to have plenty of time spent outdoors, playing team building games doing arts and crafts, as well as spending time in the pool area with our wonderful aquatics staff. Travel is off site so you will be on trips with t...