I Want to Be a Camp Counselor

Being a camp counselor can be a fun first job. Counselors may develop skills in a variety of areas including communication, leadership, and problem-solving. Supervising children and guiding them through camp activities can be hard work. But many camp counselors enjoy working with younger children. Some counselors even go on to work in full-time careers involving kids. Part of the You’re Hired! series, I Want to Be a Camp Counselor explores the skills and qualifications that camp counselors need, as well as the best ways to get started in this popular part-time job.