At first glance, it may not be obvious how coordinating a high-energy skit or corralling a cabin of fifth graders correlates to an office environment. However, plenty of former seasonal Merrowvista and Miniwanca staff attest that their summer camp jobs helped them flourish in their professional careers.

Summer camp roles not only foster leadership skills and networking, but they also strengthen a person’s ability to solve problems creatively and communicate in a variety of situations. The spontaneous nature of camp pushes staff members to think creatively and make sound judgments quickly.