No matter what kind of camp we went to as kids, one of the best parts were always the counselors. As we grew up, some of us were lucky enough to become camp counselors ourselves. Whether it's day-camp at your local recreation center or a sleep away camp far from home, these characteristics are dead giveaways that you either were, or would be the perfect camp counselor.

1. You connect with kids

Whatever kind of camp you worked at, being able to connect with the kids is probably the most important qualification you have. Even if we can't admit it, we do have favorites. While we love every camper, some just take a special liking to us. If you and a child have a relationship it makes it so much easier to persuade them to put their clothes back on when a water balloon fight gets out of hand. When you're with your friends and see other kids misbehaving, they know it's torture for you to not be able to say something.

2. You have a very creative side

This goes beyond arts and crafts. Yes, you can be handed a glue gun, some expired pasta, and paint and keep kids occupied for hours, but you also have to be creative in the games you play to make sure everyone is doing something and still having fun, even if they're "out". You may have to get creative with the menu when half of your camp suddenly decides they don't like what's being served for lunch, or in how you explain to a young camper that mommy isn't coming right back and it will actually be a pretty long time before they see her again.

3. You would define yourself as extroverted

Even the quiet shy counselors eventually develop an extroverted streak in them. Call it an occupational hazard, but once you find out the kids are much more likely to be quiet and watch the skit you're performing if your being as loud and attention-seeking as possible, you realize that it's necessary to bring out your wild side in order to make your job easier.

4. Parents love you, all parents

You find it so easy to talk to your friends' parents. After all, it's much easier to have a friendly conversation than to tell a parent of a camper that their son is suspended because he's 12 and still has a biting problem. Talking with parents about kids' behavior and camp activities has made starting conversations with any adult a piece of cake.

5. You're outdoors-y

To some extent all camps are outside. And since it's the dead of summer, you have got to learn to adjust, especially if your camp is somewhere such as Florida. You learn to carry around a reusable water bottle EVERYWHERE you go. You never trust the weather man's 3% rain prediction because you know that at any moment a thunder storm could open up. You've also had to learn which bugs are harmful and which bites you can totally survive.

6. You dress extremely comfortably

When it's camp season, fashion gets thrown out the window and her cousin comfort is here for a 3 month stay. With weather like this and daily activities outside you have no choice but to wear t-shirts, shorts, and probably Sandals, everyday.

7. Your staff is your family

Through all the ups and downs, your staff has become like a second family. You guys can communicate without ever saying a word and you all have bonded over things that only camp counselors understand, such as crazy antics from the kids or the fact that it's a good day when nobody throws up. You've all got each other's backs.

8. You pride yourself on your problem solving skills

It was adapt to survive for this one. If you didn't come up with a good enough reason for Megan as to why Staci with an I stole her bracelet, then Megan would just scream until she fell asleep. To make your life easier you had to learn how to quickly and simply solve an issue.

9. You watch your language

Once you're in camp mode it's hard to switch out. For the whole summer you've only heard group chants and Kidz Bop songs. You've been watching your language all day and using words like "fudge" and "darn". Whenever your friend curses outside of work you're caught off guard, it almost doesn't even register.

No matter how many accidents I've cleaned up, fake injuries I have humored, parents I have placated, songs I have sung, or clothes I have ruined, the things I learned as a camp counselor have made me the person I am today.