I began working at a Y retreat center in a pretty big association. After about 2 years there I had the chance to make the move to a member Y and I didn't because I knew it was camp that I wanted to be a part of, not just serving kids in any setting. (I have worked in member Y's in afterschool, lifeguarding, and childcare they are not the same as camp)
I don't know what your current education status is or how supportive your parents are but you might want to look into taking a year off of school to work year round at a Y camp that does good OE with a great reputation. Finishing your drgree is pivotal to getting hired for a professional position but it is also good for an Exec to see that you have worked year-round before and not only during the euphoria of summer.
