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Helping Your Preschooler Thrive: The Summer Camp Advantage

At Camps ‘R’ Us, we understand the delicate balance you face as parents: nurturing your child’s natural love of play while providing opportunities for growth

March 21, 2025

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Join our awesome team and you can change the world for a child this summer while developing your personal and professional skills!

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Leaders work at camp.

Did you know that Leadership is learned in a real-life context? At camp you will supervise others and engage in decision-making, behavior management, and living ethics — all necessary leadership skills for today.

Communicators work at camp.

Communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and contribution that are critical for success in today's world are developed and practiced at camp; they are skills and traits that can draw employers' attention to your resume.

Creatives work at camp.

Problem solvers work at camp.

Working at camp, you’ll be challenged to use critical thinking and problem solving in a myriad of issues from the health and safety of children to how to get 12 Campers to agree on the same elective in the afternoon.

Collaborators work at camp.

You will receive on-the-ground, practical, real-life training in how to work with a team and help build the culture of your camp community.

Your next boss works at camp.

Working at camp you will model professionalism and compassion by managing a group of Campers, while contributing to the growth and development of each individual participant

The next tech unicorn works at camp.

Imagining the world in new ways requires creativity. At camp, you will develop innovative and fun ways to engage an audience of three to 300 and implement alternate plans when faced with unexpected changes to the daily routine.

Your favorite teachers work at camp.

In fact, you may be eligible for college credit in some cases or able to use camp as an independent study, practicum, or internship experience. Ask your advisor how the skills you will learn directly relate to your major and will make you a stronger job candidate.

The greatest storytellers work at camp.

Camp provides a global, diverse experience without the expense of long-distance travel; it is not uncommon for Campers and Staff to experience a variety of cultural and unique activities over the summer.

Exceptional managers work at camp.

Exceptional Managers are exceptional networkers. Network with other Staff and build connections to camp Alumni who can provide a link to possible internships or future job opportunities in a variety of careers.

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