You don’t want to miss this!
So many YPs have already successfully entered the camp profession, but for those of us who haven’t (students, etc.) this is a really useful resource!
In preparation for a Cracker Barrell session at the ACA National Conference in Austin, Diane Tyrrell (ACA Virginias) sent out a survey to camp professionals (particularly directors, executives, etc. who do the hiring for full time positions). Diane was interested in knowing exactly what skill and experiences these professionals are looking for when hiring camp directors, program directors, and other full time staff. What she found might come as a surprise to those recreation or child development majors out there (*myself included!)
Attached in the cover letter Diane sent out to these professionals, explaining what she was she was looking for; and also the handout she put together with the information she received back. Please feel free to look through this and distribute it to people who might benefit from the findings!