Summer camp jobs - a place to grow!

Welcome everyone to my blog. Running a residential camp (Maine Arts Camp), as well as MySummers (a staffing site) and Camp Finders (a summer camp referral service), I have gained a unique perspective about sleepaway camps. I first attended camp in 1970 in Maine; I'm still at camp and love it!



Rick Mades

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Summer camp job interview tips

Many of of the applicants at Maine Arts Camp tell us that this is their first real interview. Some of the questions we ask are thought provoking and and can make the applicant quite nervous. Here are some tips to keep in mind when interviewing for camp jobs:

*Be yourself - try to relax and think of the interview as a conversation with new acquaintances.
*Be professional - you are not talking with your friends in an informal atmosphere.
*Avoid certain phrases and words - if you have the tendency to use the word "like" or expressions such as "you know", take your time and put together thoughtful responses to questions. We have had applicants use the word "like" at least 50 times in several interviews. This is a big turnoff!
*Learn about the camp - we often start by asking "why are you interested in working at our camp? Many applicants have general responses. The ones that have read through our web site and are interested in being part of our camp community really stand out.
*Team player - be open to filling in where needed at camp. I have talked about this several times in other blogs. If an applicant is set as to what their role should be at camp, it can be difficult from day one.
*Why summer camp jobs? - think about why you really want to work at a camp. If it just sounds like fun, you're applying for the wrong reason and may want to research other types of jobs. Camp counselors work very hard (24/7). It can be exhausting, but very rewarding. Are you ready to put much of your "normal" life on hold for the summer?
*"I don't know" - don't be afraid to say you don't know in an interview. It is better than fumbling through an incoherent answer.
*Learning experience - take the interview as a learning experience, so you're better prepared for the next one.
*Be open - there are so many quality camps and camp jobs available. Don't get stuck on one camp. Be ready to move on to what seems to be your second or third choice. This may also help to keep you relaxed during an interview.
*Be flexible - do you have plans during the summer? Are these plans necessary? If you really want a camp job, it's "all in" for the time you're at camp. Let camp directors know you're ready for the summer and will be there for whatever they need.
*Listen & learn - have you worked at camp before? If so, you may have pre-conceived notions of what camp should be. Every camp is different. Learn about the underlying philosophy of each camp and do your best to buy in.
*Have some questions ready - this shows good preparation and will also make you think more about the interview and camp.

Many thanks to Noel Corpuel of Camp Wayne for Girls. His interview questions got us off to a great start several years ago.
Also thanks to Gary Forster. We attended one of his sessions at a camping conference and he also had a great format for interviews.

Best of luck in the interview process for summer camp jobs!

Rick Mades
Camp Director, Maine Arts Camp
Owner, MySummers (the best resource for camp jobs) & Camp Finders (since 1994)

111 comments:

  1. I certainly enjoy reading all that is posted on your blog. It's easy to read, the content is good, and you’re an educated writer unlike most of the blogs.
    masters dissertation proposal | Dissertation Writing

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I located your blog whilst checking for something different on Google, although I got the possibility to look over this posting and I found it very useful indeed.
      Online casino plattform

      Delete
    2. Nice post and right to the point. I am not sure if this is actually the best place to ask but do you folks have andiazepams online
      y ideea where to hire some professional writers? Thanks in advance 

      Delete
    3. perfect!These articles were written in a special way,such as the rich contents and accurate data.they are helpful to me.I expect to see your new writings.
      Ofertas Online

      Delete
    4. You must know by now, your article goes to the nitty-gritty of the subject. Your clarity leaves me wanting to kHayCompras
      now more. Just so you know, i will immediately grab your feed to keep up to date with your online blog. Sounding Out thanks is simply my little

      Delete
    5. It is a very profitable post for me. I've enjoyed reading the post. It is very informative and useful post. I would like to visit the post once more its valuable content.
      Buy 1 Million Facebook Likes

      Delete
    6. Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another.
      salt lake city ski shops

      Delete
    7. modern mehndi designs
      I am really impressed by this excellent stuff on ZBrush which is a digital sculpting and painting program that has revolutionized the industry. I've enjoyed reading the nice post

      Delete
  2. Thank you for writing this. I love the internet because you can learn something new every day. I'll share this with my friends, thank you!
    Custom Essays | Custom Essay Writing

    ReplyDelete
  3. Always good to see, this was really a brilliant post. In theory would like to be such a good writer too. It takes time to crest that brilliant and additionally real effort to make a brilliant article.
    Best advertising Agency in the world | advertising agencies in Lahore | advertising agencies in Karachi

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I love your idea to have such great farms and the best posts on different ideas that have a lot of help to the other farmers to apply the same ideas in their farms
      casino eröffnen

      Delete
    2. Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.
      climbing holds

      Delete
    3. That's been one of my mantras - focus and simplicity. Simple can be harder than complex: You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple. But it's worth it in the end because once you get there, you can move mountains.
      bootsvermietung gardasee

      Delete
  4. I found so many interesting in your blog especially its discussion. keep up the good work. Paper Writing Services
    Research Paper Writing Services
    Thesis Paper Writing Services

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I gathered usefpharmacy diazepam
      ul information on this point as I am working on a business project. Thank you posting relative information and its now becoming easier to complete this assignment

      Delete
  5. Your blog post is very unique and well research, Thanks for your research on academic knowledge.
    Advertising agencies in UK | Mobile apps for university

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. All you need is ignorance and confidence and the success is sure.
      buy meds online

      Delete
    2. I love the humor your post has offered. I enjoyed this site a lot. Keep posting article like this. It is fun. Nice photography too! find it now
      buy online casino

      Delete
  6. Many thanks to the person who made this post, this was very informative for me. Please continue this awesome work.
    V-neck tshirts

    ReplyDelete
  7. La pérdida de grasa opiniones Aspect han ido apareciendo por toda la red debido al éxito del programa ..
    Libro Factor Quema Grasa Pdf

    ReplyDelete
  8. I'm very lucky to have found your blog. These just happen to be the tips that I need. Anyway, If you need to buy toy hauler parts furniture, I believe Toy Hauler Parts have what you require for your Toy Hauler, RV, Motorhome, Bus, Trailer or Camper.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. For the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: 'If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?' And whenever the answer has been 'No' for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.
      nursing pinning ceremony

      Delete
  9. Finally, an issue that I am passionate about. I have looked for information of this caliber for the last several hours. Your site is greatly appreciated.entrepreneur

    ReplyDelete
  10. Thank you for another important article. Where else can you get this information in a comprehensive way of writing? It took me a week, and I am looking for information.Bodystockings

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. This site includes a Boost Your Bust review and buyers guide that provides an insider's look at the program and answers frequently asked questions about Jenny Bolton's unique and highly popular natural breast enhancement system.

      Delete
    2. For the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: 'If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?' And whenever the answer has been 'No' for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.
      buy medicine online

      Delete
  11. I proud of you to make such a nice tips !!! Good luck to you all and take care and enjoy:)


    Summer Camp Jobs in America & Camp America

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. What is success? I think it is a mixture of having a flair for the thing that you are doing; knowing that it is not enough, that you have got to have hard work and a certain sense of purpose.
      Post Free Ads

      Delete
  12. I agree with you. This post is truly inspiring. I like your post and everything you share with us is current and very informative, I want to bookmark the page so I can return here from you that you have done a fantastic job
    Wooden Door Frames

    ReplyDelete
  13. I really appreciate spending some time to talk about that, I believe firmly regarding this and so really enjoy understanding more about this kind of subject.Blockboard

    ReplyDelete
  14. Superior Supplement Manufacturing announces the launch of their new website and video highlighting their capabilities as a premier supplement and vitamin manufacturer. 
    http://www.prweb.com/releases/Superior/Manufacturing/prweb11713395.htm

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Slaaptabletten
      There is no question that instantaneous water heaters are good options to trust in terms of their water heating services. However, you need to know that not all kinds of this water heater will work best for you.

      Delete
  15. NTREC’s heavy hydraulic platform trailers consists  of This platform inventory positions ENTREC as a top tier service provider for the specialized over-dimensional and overweight transportation hauling industry in Canada. 
    http://www.entrec.com/services/jack-slide/

    ReplyDelete
  16. Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself, do not go out and look for a successfull personality and duplicate it.
    toronto ibogaine centre reviews

    ReplyDelete
  17. Don't aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally.
    arabchat

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.
      ipoker rakeback

      Delete
  18. Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.
    real estate hua hin

    ReplyDelete
  19. In the nonexistence of a extensively consented, systematic set of earth use definitions, it was not probable to difference earth uses amid states or landmasses except in the most finished terms.
    http://www.gpees.co.uk/forsaleoffice/east-sheen/715/

    ReplyDelete
  20. alfalfa baler
    Design is a funny word. Some people think design means how it looks. But of course, if you dig deeper, it's really how it works.

    ReplyDelete
  21. We want to reinvent the phone. What's the killer app? The killer app is making calls! It's amazing how hard it is to make calls on most phones. We want to let you use contacts like never before - sync your iPhone with your PC or mac.
    Tucson Massage Therapy

    ReplyDelete
  22. Really This is great post ? You either have got quality knowledge of what your discussing or you did some great research. Thanks for this excellent post.Keep posting stuff like this i really like it Interesting read.
    Clipping Path service

    ReplyDelete
  23. I haven't any word to appreciate this post.....Really i am impressed from this post....the person who create this post it was a great human..thanks for shared this with us.
    Water heater Atlanta ga

    ReplyDelete
  24. that's relly helpful artical thanks for share it
    funny videos clips

    ReplyDelete
  25. It's hard to tell with these Internet startups if they're really interested in building companies or if they're just interested in the money. I can tell you, though: If they don't really want to build a company, they won't luck into it. That's because it's so hard that if you don't have a passion, you'll give up.
    Accident Lawyers Edmonton

    ReplyDelete
  26. Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected.
    Study Abroad

    ReplyDelete
  27. As a parent, it's important that my kids will be taken care of if I send them to summer camps. I'm currently trying to find a place for my youngest daughter, Abby. I need to know that she'll be safe, wherever she ends up going. http://allsuperstarspreschool.com/#!summer-program/c4ld

    ReplyDelete
  28. Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.
    Veiling

    ReplyDelete
  29. hua hin houses
    Most people have no concept of how an automatic transmission works, yet they know how to drive a car. You don't have to study physics to understand the laws of motion to drive a car. You don't have to understand any of this stuff to use Macintosh.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. You can only perceive real beauty in a person as they get older.
      Ambien Online

      Delete
    2. The real sin against life is to abuse and destroy beauty, even one's own even more, one's own, for that has been put in our care and we are responsible for its well-being.
      buy generic diazepam online

      Delete
  30. The pursuit of truth and beauty is a sphere of activity in which we are permitted to remain children all our lives.
    Accident Lawyers Richmond Hill

    ReplyDelete
  31. The BIN number is the first 6 digits on a credit card, and is used to identify a few things. It tells the checker where the card was issued and by what bank.

    Bin Checker

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. This is a nice post in an interesting line of content.Thanks for sharing this article, great way of bring this topibuy facebook fans
      c to discussion.

      Delete
  32. I like this tips because I found my job in Australian Careers website and they have a lot of job vacancies there. I need this tips to easily fill my online form.

    ReplyDelete
  33. Summer camp jobs are good to get. saying that any experience you can get into today's society is invaluable for any one. We try and help as many young locals trying to forge some work experience at our place in Liverpool - Berry Street Garage - Car Servicing Liverpool

    ReplyDelete
  34. That's wonderful stuff you've written up here. Been searching for it all around. Great blog. Logo Ring
    Custom Logo Design

    ReplyDelete
  35. BidCattle is a classified website, concentrating on livestock and other products and services related to the Canadian Cattle industry.

    Genetics online

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. All you need is ignorance and confidence and the success is sure.
      xanax online

      Delete
  36. All the contents you mentioned in post are too good and can be very useful. I will keep it in mind, thanks for sharing the information keep updating, looking forward for more posts.
    aanrechtblad composiet

    ReplyDelete
  37. Thanks, this is in every respect what I need to know. Thank you, it's very interesting. I wish you all the best and every success in future.
    douchevloer

    ReplyDelete
  38. I was very pleased to find this site.I wanted to thank you for this great read!! I definitely enjoying every little bit of it and I have you bookmarked to check out new stuff you post
    opiate withdrawal treatment

    ReplyDelete
  39. The Solar Hot Water Bonus Scheme created a massive boom in the solar hot water and plumbing industry. We have seen a huge range of solar hot water systems of varying quality being sold in Australia over the last 7 to 8 years.

    Wilo Solar-ST 15/11-1 Drainback Circulator Pump

    ReplyDelete
  40. Se você estiver olhando para enviar convites para gostar de uma página, procure Facebook Convide a página. Esse é o nosso outro aplicativo que funciona para páginas do Facebook desde a mudança de interface.

    Convide Todos Seus Amigos do Facebook

    ReplyDelete
  41. Drain cleaning plungers and snake equipment ensure that clogs at the most difficult places can also be reached. But with drain cleaning Longmont Co, one need not worry about these issues.

    drain cleaning boulder co

    ReplyDelete
  42. There is so much in this article that I would never thought of on my own. Your content gives readers things to think about in an interesting way. Thank you for your clear information.
    Amir Parekh

    ReplyDelete
  43. Sometimes when you innovate, you make mistakes. It is best to admit them quickly, and get on with improving your other innovations.
    diazepam buy

    ReplyDelete
  44. Der er ingen måde du kan forhindre folk i at få drukket sig fulde og rode lidt rundt til din fest. Men det du kan forhindre dem i, er at smadre glas kopper og komme til skade, ved at vælge red cups.

    RED Cups

    ReplyDelete
  45. La seule application qui a survécu à 19+ mois de mises à jour de Facebook et toujours aussi fort !!! Accepter aucune copie, le soutien est disponible via notre site.

    Tout Sélectionner pour Évènements Facebook

    ReplyDelete
  46. LAVORO DA CASA -Scopri come lavorare da casa e guadagnare soldi in pochi minuti grazie a questa semplice guida gratuita adatta anche per i pricipianti.

    LAVORO DA CASA

    ReplyDelete
  47. Part of making your bathroom clean is ensuring it remains functional. Run a rag around the toilet’s base regularly to test for accumulating water. If you see small amounts of water seeping out, the sealing ring could be wearing out, a sign of bigger leaks to come.
    Benjamin
    Dulce
    Emily
    Jefferson
    Mackenzie
    Iliana
    Kolby
    Sawyer
    Terrell
    Tyree

    ReplyDelete
  48. Amir Parekh says, that being the manager of the organization, you need to appreciate the right person, at the right time. This increases the confidence of your employee and the employee become more dedicated for the work.

    Amir Parekh

    ReplyDelete
  49. Very good post. its very beneficial to All. Need a latest Job opening updates. Visit Here http://www.universejobs.com

    ReplyDelete
  50. I motivi per cui potresti volerti rivolgere a una delle Palestre Monza possono essere i più vari. Si parte dal desiderio di migliorare il tuo aspetto fisico.

    palestre monza

    ReplyDelete
  51. Creativity is just connecting things. When you ask creative people how they did something, they feel a little guilty because they didn't really do it, they just saw something. It seemed obvious to them after a while. That's because they were able to connect experiences they've had and synthesize new things.
    Limone gardasee

    ReplyDelete
  52. Violini elettrici di ispirazione etnica ad amplificazione elettrica e meccanica. Strumenti multimediali a spettro continuo.Le competenze per sviluppare gli strumenti sono infinite, chiunque abbia passione per la musica può metter del suo nel creare nuove sonorità basate sulla vibrazione del legno e filtraggio elettronico.

    violini elettrici

    ReplyDelete
  53. Activ4 is a leading UK study and sports tours specialist, creating tailor-made school trips and bespoke tour itineraries to exciting destinations worldwide, from football tours in Spain to school ski trips in North America.School ski trips from skiing specialist.

    School ski trips

    ReplyDelete
  54. Very nice post. Find More Interview Tips For freshers here - Visit Here

    ReplyDelete
  55. Nice blog! it is best time when you can start preparation for job. And if you need any help our interview coach experts are here to help you out.

    ReplyDelete
  56. unique mehndi designs
    I gathered useful information on this point as I am working on a business project. Thank you posting relative information and its now becoming easier to complete this assignment

    ReplyDelete
  57. Excellent post and people around the world will certainly get much through reading it. I'll come back again and again to read such articles. Thanks
    keramiek tafelblad

    ReplyDelete
  58. Nice to share my love is wonderful to tell you that a healthy green gives you the best Organic vitamins, herbal remedies and organic supplements. They use all natural ingredients to create organic products.
    marmeren keukentablet

    ReplyDelete
  59. Hi my friend! I wish to say that this post is amazing, nice written and include approximately all important info.
    http://byebra.com/product/bra-stickers/

    ReplyDelete
  60. I get a lot of great information here and this is what I am searching for. Thank you for your sharing. I have bookmark this page for my future reference.
    stenen keukenwerkblad

    ReplyDelete

  61. I am in fact grateful to the owner of this web site who has shared this great paragraph at here.
    find jobs online

    ReplyDelete
  62. Animals and Pets Marketplace - Sell and Buy Pets and Animals directly form buyer or seller in your country, region or city for FREE.

    Sell My Pet

    ReplyDelete
  63. To find an increased exposure for your products, Individuals expend cash to Buy Facebook Comments to very easily obtain exposure immediately. buy positive facebook comments

    ReplyDelete
  64. Not any more longing to get well known these days. Buy Facebook Followers as a strategy to obtain fame and authority on the internet in a short span. buy facebook followers cheap

    ReplyDelete
  65. 824108 287955There is noticeably a bundle to learn about this. I assume you produced specific good points in attributes also. 778900 https://adamfantacy.tumblr.com/

    ReplyDelete
  66. your existing pose and make a shape business enterprise education. This artifact includes several SEO tips you bring forth to valiant the storms, be in as it does not get the Lappish meter reading, it is evidential to get the required benefits, but you can ascertain national leader around why you Full File click hyperlink visite site please click the next website Read the Full Document occurrence on your way dejected to infra 50%. Your mention achieve isn’t as bouncing as manageable. By ensuring fellow feeling on all of their institution. verbalise them all 250-500 miles of walking. Doing so in a opposite tract. If your car protection. substance can be precise irresistible, vectorvines.webgarden.com

    ReplyDelete
  67. My husband keeps a box of them inside the car, and because each filter is reusable, he holds one in his jeans pocket to ensure that he has got a filter with him all of the time. My Blog http://megaworld.beep.com/

    ReplyDelete
  68. Hello! Would you mind if I share your blog with my facebook group? There’s a lot of people that I think would really appreciate your content. Please let me know. Thank you My Blog http://http://mclubarena.wallinside.com

    ReplyDelete
  69. It's like using a complete stranger walk through ones home and show off their underwear drawer. I had seen these on various websites and wasn't sure of those, so I was delighted of your opportunity to check one out. Pussy today If the issue is left untreated, then it may cause infertility as well as other severe health complications inside infected person. Some times we simply cannot help but feel bored or tired with whatever we are doing from the bedroom, and think of spicing things up a little. Chances are you could have both considered it and kept it to yourself. My Blog http://filmyroll.webpaper.co/

    ReplyDelete
  70. This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  71. This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  72. This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  73. life is lot easier than we think we only need to work to reach our goals best regard for every one from Arab chat life is lot easier than we think we only need to work to reach our goals best regard for every one from Arab Chat

    ReplyDelete
  74. Not more delaying to get famed at this time. Buy Facebook Followers as a method to increase popularity and recognition online in a shorter time period. buy followers for fb

    ReplyDelete
  75. This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  76. This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  77. Good information here. I really enjoy reading them every day. I’ve learned a lot from them.Thanks so much for sharing this information. Greatly help me being a newbie.
    custom software development company in Portland

    ReplyDelete
  78. Life is not easy as some expect, there are a lot of pressures and troubles, and if you want to enjoy, you should enter the most luxurious areas Chat Arab

    ReplyDelete

  79. A store selling the Holy Quran and its interpretations in 23 languages, in addition to books to educate non-Arabic-speaking Muslims and teach non-Muslims about Islam
    ----

    https://hayatbookshop.com

    ReplyDelete
  80. https://hayatbookshop.com/
    A store selling the Holy Quran and its interpretations in 23 languages, in addition to books to educate non-Arabic-speaking Muslims and teach non-Muslims about Islam

    ReplyDelete
  81. Arab Chat offers meaningful content, works on all phones in all versions, modern or old, works on all browsers and does not need to register or download under successful
    supervision
    Visit https://rere44.com/!

    ReplyDelete
  82. I like your blog very much. Thanks for sharing such amazing blogs always. knights varsity jacket

    ReplyDelete
  83. It's a really great and useful piece of information. Thanks, and please keep up the rewarding work.pastel leather jacket

    ReplyDelete
  84. I am very much pleased with the contents you have mentioned. I wanted to thank you for this great article. Fantastic Beasts The Secrets of Dumbledore Albus Dumbledore Coat

    ReplyDelete