Internship Program
At Camp Speers YMCA, we understand and appreciate the decisions young adults make about how to spend their summers. Summertime is often thought of as a time to decompress, enjoy life, connect with friends, and have fun. But it is also a time to grow. For young adults, summer can also mean growing professionally and preparing for future careers. But how can you do this while you are working at camp? Here’s everything you need to know about interning at Speers and why we think it could be the best addition to your resume.
Reasons to be a Camp Speers Intern
Hover over our three reasons to be a Speers intern below to reveal more info.
Actual pay plus many more benefits! Camp is a place where you’ll make deeply meaningful friendships, gain valuable people skills, and enjoy the benefits of the expansive YMCA network. Working at camp can have a significant positive impact on your mental health, too.
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You get to make a real difference in the lives of children while learning real-world, career-building skills. Things like leadership, public speaking, responsibility, and accountability… and that’s just your job as a counselor or staff member! When you intern at Speers, you will also gain career-building experience. We have plenty of opportunity to go around and we genuinely care about nurturing your success and future.
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Societal pressure against spending another summer at camp is real, and we get that. But if you’re feeling the other pressures of life (classes and school work, maintaining a social life, competing on a sports team, finding time to eat and sleep, etc.), then camp might be the perfect experience for you. There is nothing like spending your days in the great outdoors creating a memorable summer of fun for kids.
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