I have very much enjoyed working at an 8 week overnight camp. I have worked at my current camp for seven summers now, and I cannot imagine going back to the week long sessions. Parts of an 8 week camp are more stressful, though I still have found the experience rewarding.
I started out in GS camps. We had week long sessions of overnight and day camp. I got the chance to work in both settings.
One thing that has stayed the same for me is the all girls atmosphere. When I changed over from GS, I made sure that that aspect stayed the same. I think that campers get more out of camp in the single sex culture than in the coed culture.
Overall, camps, no matter what type, are great for kids and rewarding for the adults who work there.
- Teenster
