I enjoyed the team building experience at Galileo Learning. Working in a team really helped shaped camp experience for myself and other members of the staff team.
What I wish was different
Nothing, the experience was great!
Advice
Be ready to work with different elementary school campers for six weeks straight!
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Summer Camp Counselor
July - August 2021 • Kentfield, CA
What I liked
I loved the community and the people there! The leadership team was incredibly supportive and understanding, and I loved being able to provide a positive summer experience for kids.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Lead Instructor
June - July 2022 • San Jose, CA
What I liked
This experience was greatly enhanced by my teammates and bosses. The people that work here are all really friendly and welcoming. The management would be absolutely lovely and offer me time to relax if I had any health complications. I was motivated to come to work because of how kind and understanding the staff was, knowing that I would have a solid support system if something went wrong.
What I wish was different
After waking up later for college, I was not used to waking up so early for the commute. While I'm glad I still accepted my location, I also struggled with the early morning 25-minute commute. Definitely working at the camp that was closer by would have saved me a lot of trouble and left me with tons more energy.
Advice
Come with a natural love for working with children, without a doubt! If you don't have the initial desire for dealing with children, this job can become rather tough at times, and you'll feel irritated nearly right away.
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Summer Intern
June - July 2022 • Pleasanton, CA
What I liked
I enjoyed being outdoors and interacting with staff and kids.
What I wish was different
I wished my job to engage with my co-workers more.
Advice
Approach others with questions that you might have concerns about.
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2021 • Altadena, CA
What I liked
It didn't feel like a job to me! Most days, the hours went by so quickly because I was having so much fun, and I just felt like being at Galileo allowed me to really break out of my shell and become more confident as a person.
What I wish was different
Our camp was a little understaffed, so it was a little hectic in the beginning, but we were all flexible and able to make it work out.
Advice
In the beginning, I was scared that I wouldn't be 'fun' or 'outgoing' enough to be working at a summer camp, but I learned there isn't really one 'mold' to what makes a good camp counselor. So just be you and you will do fine!
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Summer camp counselor
June - August 2022 • Milpitas, CA
What I liked
I liked how flexible the schedule was and how they were very understanding about everything. I was really happy to have a return offer so I have a safety net for the next summer.
What I wish was different
Advice
Different experiences help you grow in different ways you never thought you could grow in.
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Camp intern
May - July 2021 • South Pasadena, CA
What I liked
The environment, combination of outdoor activities and in class learning.
What I wish was different
Advice
Good experience/ summer job for teens or college students.
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Team Leader
June - July 2022 • San Jose, CA
What I liked
I liked being able to bond with the campers and co-workers. Teaching innovation to the campers was a new experience to me and I enjoyed it.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more training or experience on what to say to kids in certain situations. Child development is important and I worried what I say might impact them.
Advice
I would read through the training papers they gave out and highlight the dialogue on what to say in certain situations.
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Team Leader
June - August 2022 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
Interacting with the kids, watching the children create soccer robots, catapults, water blasters, and dinosaurs.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had a more definite position. I was scheduled to only work one week out of the entire summer, but I was requested at the West Loop location for a week and was able to work more than the one week I was scheduled.
Advice
Be patient, working with children can be difficult, especially when some of the children were not neurotypical.
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2023 • Sunnyvale, CA
What I liked
Flexibility, good pay, good working environment
What I wish was different
Advice
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Summer Lead Instructor
June - July 2022 • Diamond Bar, CA
What I liked
Camp was very organized. There is a structure to the teams, routine, and curriculum. The expectations for instructor were clear and reasonable. Coworkers are very nice and friendly.
What I wish was different
The schedule for some of the staff is very unstable. You are not guaranteed work every day. I also had issues with HQ in the beginning, and communication was not the best. The pay and benefit wasn't great either.
Advice
This is a great opportunity for those who want hands-on experience with classroom settings and working with children of different ages. However, because of the scheduling system, have a back up summer plan if money is the main issue for you.
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summer camp counselor
June - August 2021 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
the work environment was fun and friendly, the staff were super helpful and nice.
What I wish was different
I wish the in person training provided more insight.
