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12 Things Every Camp Counselor Knows To Be True

The Best Way To Spend Your Summer!

Morgan Patrick-Roof
Jul 30, 2019
Ball State University
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12 Things Every Camp Counselor Knows To Be True
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In This Article:

1. You Have A Really Fun Job. Even Though It's Often Chaos

Who wouldn't want to spend their summer doing arts and crafts, cool science stuff and swimming? You are basically just another camper.

2. You Aren't Really Allowed To Have Favorites...But You Do. And Some Not So Favorites...

I'm not going to lie. I for sure had campers that I really loved and felt like they were my own kids. And then there were other campers that made me not want to have kids.

3. Some Kids Get REALLY Into Camp Songs

There is always a few kids who get way to hype to "Little Red Wagon."

4. Kids Are Super Funny. You Probably Have A Running List Of Quotes From Them.

My favorite quote from this summer was said by an 11 year old boy. We were outside and he says "When I turn 16 I want a motor bike and a YMCA membership." Dream big little man.

5. Counselor Tan Lines Are No Joke

T-shirt and Shorts tan lines make weekend pool trips with friends really awkward when they are all nice and tan and your stomach is super white.

6. Taking Away Swim Time Is The Ultimate Punishment 

Kids lose their minds when you tell them you are taking 2 minutes off their swim time.

7. You Wished And Prayed That You Could Get Through One Day Without Filling Out An Accident Report

It Never Happened.

8. Rainy Days Are The Actual Worst

How are you supposed to entertain 100 kids inside? Sharks and Minnows becomes your new best friend.

9. Ratio. Head Count. Face Count. Bathroom Buddies. Side Hugs.

All words that you become very familiar with. These are just a few of them...

10. Getting Dressed In The Morning Is Super Easy For You.

Black shorts and a colorful camp shirt. Every. Single. Day.

11. Parents Are Crazy

There is nothing worse than a pissed off parent.

12. You Love What You Do.

Yes it's crazy and yes the pay isn't great. But you love your kids and they love you too so thats all that really matters.

A summer well spent is a summer full of laughs, silly songs and lots and lots of fun.

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