Pros
-free buffet-style lunches every day
-free dinner on Tuesdays
-free snacks
-overtime
-creative freedom
-guaranteed hours
-good pay
-good supplies for your camp classes
Cons
-have to LOVE working with ALL types of children for long hours every single day
-absolutely exhausting
-poor company culture
-very cliquey atmosphere among counselors
-counselors were fake and self-entitled
-if you aren't good at your job despite working hard they turn against you
-have to embarrass yourself for the benefit of the children
-sometimes disorganized and confusing
-counselors will tell on you for every little thing just to benefit themselves
-NO ONE IS YOUR FRIEND, you are there to do your job and make money, counselors are SELFISH and will turn against you in ANY WHICH WAY
-be careful who you add on social media
-did I say EXHAUSTING? I worked 9 hour days every day and some days 10-12. I had no life during the work week because all of my energy was completely worn out during work, all I could do was go home and watch TV until I fell asleep
-this is what you sign up for though so be prepared