r/summercamp

Hi, I’m a university student from China and I’m interested in applying to Skylake Yosemite Camp for summer 2027.

It would be my first time working at a summer camp in the US. I’ve read the staff FAQ — rose — but I’m still curious about Skylake specifically.

I want to know how competitive the application is and what they usually look for when choosing counselors. Do they care more about English, experience with kids, sports or outdoor skills, personality, availability, or something else?I reallllly want to enter the camp and enjoy an unforgettable summer vacation so I wonder how much possibility I can enter?(I am a 19-year old boy)

I’m also curious about what the interview is like for international applicants.

I’m really into outdoor activities, swimming, street workout, photography, and traveling, so Skylake looks really interesting to me.

If anyone has worked at Skylake before, I’d really like to hear about your experience and what the staff atmosphere was like.

（My writing English is a bit poor so pardon me!

Thanks!

Hi! I’m wondering if there are any camp director moms out there, specifically to children under age 3? I have been given the amazing opportunity to become the director of the camp I’ve been assistant director at for the last 5 years but I’m struggling with knowing if the timing is right. I currently have a 10 month old and am looking to have a 2nd child in 2028, the exact year that would be my first year as director. The camp is a one week, overnight camp so that helps for sure but I’m not sure taking the reins with a young family plus 3 months of maternity leave will set myself and the camp up for success. Any moms out there with advice on whether this is possible and considerations I should think about before accepting? Or anything I should ask for in negotiations to make it more feasible.