camp counselor

specialist

bus driver

educator

natural resource technician

Tamarack Day Camp

Working at Tamarack was a headache. I did not look forward to going to work every day. A parent had taken issue with me, which I knew. However, my division head did not tell me the extent to which this was. I had to find out through another counselor in my division. Secondly, you can tell the division heads are not passionate about their job, either. They always gossip with one another about their counselors. The management team was a mess. They expected way too much--we couldn't be sitting down watching the kids do an activity that we literally could not do anything in. Worst of all, the camp has hosted a few things post-normal hours that we do NOT get compensated for (Tamapalooza and Late Night). The kids were great. However, management expected way too much from us. We're people, too! Also, the pay sucks. Lots of internal problems with the management and their division heads.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The kids and other counselors make this place! I’ve met some of my lifelong friends here and the camper families are wonderful 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Upper management is BAD. They don’t care about their staff, they care solely about money. The pay is horrible, and they’re in the business for the wrong reason. The new management is inconsiderate, selfish, uncooperative, and difficult to work with.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Counselors, and activity specialist environment is great! Culture with upper management can be very toxic and they have clear favorites

The best part of this job, to be honest, was seeing the kids faces in the morning and afternoon, that is about it. Be prepared to work long hours with no social life, and don't be surprised if you end up with a very unprofessional division head like I did. I was new to the job yet she always targeted me and was the reason i eventually left the job. Upper management is very entitled and definitely doesn't care about its counselors, hence the high turnover rate. It is a good job if you like children like I do, but even then it is not worth it. Poor management, low pay are the foremost reasons as to why you should steer clear of this company, period.

When I worked at this camp, my division head was very unprofessional and always targeted me. I was sexually harassed and the camp was aware of it, and did nothing. I did not like my division because everyone seemed to gossip with each other and attack each other and their character. I was publicly embarrassed by other group counselors, for doing what is in the camp laws, and was essentially harassed, and then penalized by the camp. My efforts were never recognized and I was always being yelled at.

It's mainly a out of school run of the mill camp.  I enjoyed my time working and getting to know the kids, the downside was some of the other worker and some management, it was almost like a stepping stone in their career and while that may be true for most of us, that doesn't mean we shouldn't try.  After working there I can say that it made me feel tired almost all the time, with the only solace being the children.

The spirit of collaboration is the cornerstone of our daily operations. This emphasis on teamwork not only accelerates task completion but also ensures a work-life balance that is deeply respected, allowing us all to depart on time. The thrill of being part of such a cohesive group is beyond words; the atmosphere is perpetually lively and stimulating, which fuels our enthusiasm from start to finish each day. 

Don’t work here. The phone policy is insane, the pay is terrible for how hard the work is, the management are truly lacking, and you are expected to stay around and do lots of extra work that you are not paid for, not being able to leave until arbitrary times. I was randomly fired over the phone after three weeks of hearing nothing but how good of a job I was doing which displays a severe lack of professionalism, seriousness, communication, and just basic human decency. Please beware. 

Cons: 
Very difficult to connect with management and resolve issues. Some co-workers didn't care at all. You will be overworked and underpaid like nowhere else. They do not pay their employees  what they are worth and new hires aren't properly trained. If you want to be treated like a a machine with no emotions, this is the place to be.

Pros: Working with children was fun, rewarding and great when you have supportive families who were approachable.

I was a counselor last year at Tamarack Day Camp and loved the experience.  I got the chance to work with a 4th grade girls group and I enjoyed participating in the activities with them along with watching them challenge themselves daily.  If you love kids and want to spend amazing day outdoors in the summer, join the Tamarack family.

You get to spend so much time outside and working with kids. The schedule, especially during theme days, is varied and fun. Workplace culture is great, lots of young adults to work with who understand and support you. Management does their best to make sure things go smoothly for you.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Camp counselor 4 salaries reported	$2,075 per month
Specialist 2 salaries reported	$2,225 per month
Bus driver 1 salary reported	$2,300 per month
Educator 1 salary reported	$110 per day
Natural resource technician 9 salaries reported	$103 per day

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