Pocono Springs Camp

Office Staff

June - July 2022 • East Stroudsburg, PA

What I liked

Hands-on learning experience; making connections with other from all over the world

What I wish was different

Advice

Each day at camp holds something totally different from the day before, so always be prepared!

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Camp Counselor

June 2019 • East Stroudsburg, PA

What I liked

I learned so much by working here, and I gained a lot of experience with managing groups of kids, which is super helpful as a future teacher. I loved connecting with my campers and feeling like I was making a difference for them, and getting to see some of them grow up over the years! The leadership staff at this camp really cares about staff experience as well as the camper experience, and it shows. They are always there to help, and the counselors are always willing to help each other as well! Most of all, I love the camp community and the rest of the staff! PSC has such a family feel that includes and campers and the counselors and staff, and it’s so cool to meet people from all different places. I’ve made some amazing friends through my summers at PSC! Honestly, I think the counselors love being at camp as much as the campers do!

What I wish was different

Advice

1) Apply here!! It is a great job! 2) Working with kids is amazing and can be really rewarding, but it can also be tiring! Lean on your co-counselors and the leadership staff for help because everyone is there to work together make the experience great!

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Dance/Theatre Activity Specialist

June - August 2022 • East Stroudsburg, PA

What I liked

I really enjoyed meeting people from around the world. Everyone on the staff brings different perspectives and experiences which makes all the activities so interesting and unique. I also loved that everyone truly enjoyed their specialty area. This meant everyone cared about their job and making it a fun experience for the kids and rest of the staff. I've learned so many things at camp and tried so many activities I wouldn't have been able to if I hadn't gone.

What I wish was different

Breaks and time off can be a bit limited. It is a lot of work to live with a group of kids and then teach an activity all day, so I wish there had been a little more time off. That being said, you live with a group of super fun people, so you still get to see your friends and talk to them throughout the day, which can help the lack of breaks.

Advice

Flexibility is so important. There are a million moving parts at camp so things can go wrong or change last minute. Being able to adapt and keep a positive attitude is definitely part of the job. Even with things changing, it is also part of the job to have fun and not take things too seriously. It is a kids summer camp, so it's supposed to be fun and light-hearted.

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