Why camp?

Here are just a few of the reasons you should work at Camp Akita this summer. (Be sure to share this with your parents if they're skeptical!)

• Develop skills that translate to any career. Communication, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership skills, conflict resolution, creativity, responsibility...these are skills you'll practice every day! Former Camp Akita staff tell us that during competitive interviews, it's their camp experience that sets them apart.

• Connect with a vast alumni network. We have hundreds of Camp Akita Alumni in fields like education, social work, healthcare, communications, business, engineering, media, design, and more—both in Columbus and around the world. Let us connect you with our network who already shares a valuable experience with you.

• Get a great recommendation. Your Camp Directors will help you land your next job with a letter of recommendation that speaks to your unique gifts, skills, and what you add to the team. At camp, your supervisors will get to know you better than any boss you'll ever have!
  

• Be part of an inspiring work environment. Camp allows us to become part of something bigger than ourselves. Looking for a job that values people, celebrates difference, and supports one another? You've come to the right place—and you're about to be an important part of it.
  

• Become a role model. In an age of distraction, isolation, and anxiety, campers need camp now more than ever. By listening, encouraging, and simply being yourself, you'll become a beloved role model. Just wait until your campers thank you at the talent show. Bring your tissues!

• Build genuine relationships. Our staff consistently says this is the biggest benefit of Camp Akita! You'll develop friendships based on trust, shared experiences, and lots of laughter. Get ready to be part of a supportive, non-competitive, judgment-free community that lasts far beyond the final day of camp.

• You deserve some joy. Done with the grind? Want a place to reflect, be yourself, and have fun? Your job is to help campers have the best week of their lives—in return, the best summer of your life is guaranteed!

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Want your camp job to count toward an internship or class requirement? Let's chat!

Email our Camp Director, Sarah Kientz, to get started.

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