Archive for the ‘Working At Camp’ Category

Summer Camp Belongs On Your Resume!

Chris Thurber has written an excellent article on how to write about camp jobs on your resume. This is a great read for our previous staff, as it shows how to celebrate the importance of camp to non-camp people who might be reading your resume. More than that though, it’s a good read for anyone [...]

January 12, 2012 · Kristen · No Comments
Posted in: Director's Musings, Staff, Working At Camp

Core Value #5: Be Silly, & A Little Weird

LIT Liam & LIT Rory – Honorary Princesses Being silly and weird isn’t just the campy thing to do. It isn’t just about having fun. It’s also about feeling comfortable with who you are, and sharing that feeling with the people around you. When I hire new staff, part of the interview process is finding [...]

March 13, 2011 · Kristen · One Comment
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Counselor Interview Tips

The interviews are the most important part of our hiring process for camp staff. This is when we really get a feel for who you are as an individual, and get an idea of how you might fit into our camp family. I know going to a job interview can be intimidating, but it is [...]

January 31, 2010 · Kristen · No Comments
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5 Reasons to Become an LIT

When our campers graduate from our regular program, those who are interested in taking their camp experience to the next level are encouraged to apply for the MKDC leadership program. First is the Leader-In-Training (LIT) position, which helps campers to gain experience as a role model for our younger campers while building valuable life skills. [...]

January 23, 2010 · Kristen · No Comments
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10 Application Tips For Camp Staff

As the summer approaches, there are few things more exciting for me than going through the many applications we receive from talented, interesting people who are vying for the chance to work with us at camp. I love reading cover letters and resumes, and imagining what each persons talents and experience would contribute to the [...]

January 9, 2010 · Kristen · No Comments
Posted in: Working At Camp

Are You A Good Fit For Camp?

Working at camp is an amazing experience, but it’s not for everyone. Do you have the right stuff to be a counselor? Here are just a few questions you should ask yourself before applying to work with us. (Hint: These are also the types of things we might discuss in an interview!) Can you put [...]

January 2, 2010 · Kristen · No Comments
Posted in: Staff, Working At Camp

6 Reasons To Work At Camp

I worked at a few different camps before I started Maple Key. I’ve also had many other types of summer jobs, including working in a greenhouse, serving dinner at weddings, and managing a computer database. While I gained valuable experience from all of these jobs, the camp positions I held (as both a counselor and [...]

December 28, 2009 · Kristen · No Comments
Posted in: Working At Camp