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Counselors do a diverse set of tasks ranging from assisting children with learning new physical and creative skills, from proper basic swimming techniques and form in sports to hosting various activities. In addition, counselors should be flexible, capable of interacting with children and encouraging them to perform well, while staying responsible for their safety.
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On the surface, a job as a camp counselor provides experience comparable to that of an internship, with several key differences, the first being that contrary to an internship, it is frequently a paid job with several benefits. The skills developed during one's time as a camp counselor are also an advantage, creating and fostering a diverse set of skills that are indispensable in many management situations.
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More socially proactive young adults frequently gain more than work experience when working in a summer camp. Camp counselors often add that their interaction with children is often an enriching one in its own right. Not a few have felt that their time befriending campers has helped them make a difference in the lives of a young person.
Headed by Dayna Hardin, a former camp counselor, Greenwoods Camp offers an enriching work experience for many camp staff. Visit this website for more on one of North America's finest summer camps.
