Fun but not a living - Day Camp Counselor The Y (YMCA) Employee Review

3.0
11 Sept 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Fun atmosphere working with the kids and usually a go-getter crowd for counselors ranging from experienced to brand new. Easy to get time off if needed.

Cons

Too many people are hired and too few kids attend the program leaving a person working maybe 10 hours a week at minimum wage. Management isn't always organized or good at communicating down.

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5.0
11 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Fantastic atmosphere and rewarding friends

Cons

Pay was unfortunately bad at minimum

3.0
5 Jul 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Excellent opportunities to connect with folks from different backgrounds, communities, etc. Wonderful opportunities to learn, and continue to learn important skills such life saving skills. Opportunities to help people in the community. Lasting impact on people for a lifetime

Cons

Inconsistency, favoritism, constant change no one can keep up with, no empathy, no respect, no communication, toxic work environment, enabling the behavior of others while requiring regular trainings on work place harassment and actions that don’t match the company mission of healthy mind body and spirit.

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