I have worked at both resident and day camps. There are pros and cons to both. As to which one I prefer? I really couldn't choose.
As far as bonding with your campers, it really is up to you. Yeah, you get more opportunities to bond with campers at a resident camp. Though in both situations, you have to make the time to do the bonding. As a staff member, you have to show interest in the campers and the program.
I have now been working at the same resident camp for eight summers, and I've seen staff members to a poor job at bonding with their campers. I worked at a day camp for four summers, and I've seen staff members to an excellent job at bonding with their campers.
- Teenster
