WinShape Camps

Camp Counselor

May - August 2019 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

The company and people were amazing!!

What I wish was different

The days were really long

Advice

Get used to getting up early and staying up late

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Bonus Counselor

May - July 2019 • Young Harris, GA

What I liked

I liked being able to work with kids and being active almost constantly. I liked the work environment and also my coworkers. I also enjoyed the atmosphere at camp. Everyone cultivated an atmosphere of openness and encouragement that flowed from the counselors and other staff and down to the kids we were serving in order to make camp the best experience possible and show God's love in all our actions.

What I wish was different

One thing I would change about my camp experience is how people treated their position sometimes. At times it was frustrating how all of us got used to doing our job and had trouble switching positions when we were called to help in a role we were not used to. This made working difficult occasionally because it is hard to switch into a role that is different than the everyday role we were used to.

Advice

To be encouraging and open to others. It is easy to complain about the hard things that happen day to day when working a job that starts at 7 AM and ends at 11 PM. Nevertheless, the hard work and perseverance I gained from this job will help me in future roles as I grow and move into new working environments.

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Event Assistant

May - July 2019 • Cohutta, GA

What I liked

How well WinShape takes care of investing and loving its employees

What I wish was different

Having my phone would have been nice for communication

Advice

Be flexible!

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Office Assistant

May - July 2019 • Young Harris, GA

What I liked

I loved the community and environment around the job. The job was Christ-centered and ministerial for both children and the staff. I made many friends from across the country.

What I wish was different

The rules were slightly strict as far as bed time and dress code went. Overall though, it was all beneficial because it forced me to rest and also set a wholesome example for the campers.

Advice

I would advise anyone to try it out for the summer. It was truly an incredible experience for me and so many others. It is challenging, but as with anything, I'd encourage you to maintain a positive attitude and just have fun with the job in spite of the inevitable challenges .

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Logistics Coordinator

April - July 2018 • San José, San José Province

What I liked

I loved getting to bond with a team of other staff members and experiencing a new culture.

What I wish was different

Nothing!

Advice

I would say that more people should apply to work for WinShape Camps during their summer!

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Summer Staff

May - August 2019 • Rome, GA

What I liked

WinShape Camps for Communities is an amazing experience for anyone who loves God and wants to travel! My favorite part of working camp (for two years now) is the friends that I make from my team. You're on a team of 28 people for an entire summer doing some pretty tough (but super fun) work, and you grow close to the people you're around. Camp culture is another world completely and WinShape does Camp Culture better than any camp I've ever experienced. It's a paid summer job and is run by amazing people.

What I wish was different

There were times when we didn't have all the supplies we needed to complete an unprecedented (never-before-seen) day camp experience, and I wish that hadn't happened. But our Home Office team was always in constant communication with my leadership team, and in-turn, my leadership team was always in constant communication with us. We knew they had our backs and they always tried extremely hard to make sure we had what we needed. Sometimes it fell threw, but we knew that they were working hard to get us what we needed!

Advice

If you're going into a job, whether it is a corporate position, a retail position, or something like a summer camp position, and you're working on a team, always treat everybody with respect, and work hard to make sure that your job is completed to the best of your ability, no matter how small or big. Teams are dynamic and it's important to lean on those with experience and knowledge, but also to build your own skills and strengths. However, if we choose not to treat others with respect and kindness, and choose to only half-way do our job, the team will never work out, no matter how skilled or experienced the members are. A team by definition is a group of people who know that what they do matters to the group's success. Know that what you do matters, and how you do it is even more important. Do your job, and treat others with respect.

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Camp Counselor

June - August 2019 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

I loved the joy and passion my coworkers brought with them.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have had more time to rest and process my experiences.

Advice

Make sure you are cut out for it! It isn’t for the faint of heart.

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Camp Counselor

May - July 2019 • Crandall, GA

What I liked

I made life long friends and got to invest in high school girls. I grew closer to the Lord too.

What I wish was different

It was difficult being disconnected most of the summer (devices are taken away), but it helped me grow as a person.

Advice

Go into it open minded and ready to learn! Be a servant hearted leader and be honest with where you are at with your leaders

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Summer Staff

June - August 2019 • Rome, GA

What I liked

The way they cared for us!

What I wish was different

I wish my experience would’ve been longer!

Advice

Work hard and do it!

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Volunteer Coordinator

May - July 2019 • Brasília, Federal District

What I liked

I felt really poured into as an employee! They really empowered me to lead and input my own ideas.

What I wish was different

I wish it was longer! It was an incredible experience!

Advice

This is a job where you are able to pour God’s love into the community you are serving. Don’t waste that opportunity! Dive right into it!

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Camp Counselor

May - July 2019 • Cleveland, GA

What I liked

I loved getting to know kids and pouring truth into their lives.

What I wish was different

I wish we had been treated a little bit more like adults instead of children.

Advice

Do it. GO.

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Summer Staffer/Ocean Village Leader/Camp Store Lead

May - August 2019 • Mount Berry, GA

What I liked

I love the spirit of excellence with which Winshape pursues its camps. Everyone, from the staffer to each host church to every leadership team has a common goal and purpose, and sees the benefit of working together and communicating the Gospel clearly to students all summer long!

What I wish was different

Advice

I would say that you should apply sooner rather than later, because leadership positions fill up quickly and you do not want to miss out on the summer of a lifetime!

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Counselor

June 2017 • Mount Berry, GA

What I liked

The Christian Environment, the Parent Company, Co-workers, bosses

What I wish was different

I wish I had found time to spiritually pour into myself.

Advice

Find time to pour into yourself.

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Team Time Leader

May - August 2018 • Rome, GA

What I liked

I enjoyed the ministry to the kids and the service that we provided to the churches. I also enjoyed the community of my traveling team.

What I wish was different

I wish the communication had been better. In addition, I wish that the quality of service we provided would have been higher.

Advice

I would advise students to invest into this ministry and give it your whole heart. By doing this you will get a lot out of it.

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Camp Counselor

May - August 2018 • Rome, GA

What I liked

Winshape Camps gave me the opportunity to impact and challenge the future generation while challenging myself as a person. I grew so much in my relationship with Christ and in maturity as a man. And I got paid. Truly an unforgettable summer!

What I wish was different

I wish I could have connected a little better with some of my fellow counselors

Advice

If you love Jesus and enjoy working with children or high school students, look into Winshape! I promise you wont regret it!

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Camp Counselor

May - August 2018 • Marietta, GA

What I liked

I loved being surrounded by so many people that loved Jesus just as much as I did and with an organization that supports and encourages their employees like I have never seen before. Better yet I got to spend my days acting like I was a kid again and spending all days with kids teaching about Jesus.

What I wish was different

I wish I would of taken in the training week we had before heading to our stations, I was very nervous because I didnt know many but wow oh wow did they all turn out amazing.

Advice

Embrace it and live in the moment. Dont worry about what is to come when you get home but rather embrace how much you are supported and surrounded by some of the best people in the nation.

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Photographer

May - July 2018 • Young Harris, GA

What I liked

I loved the friendships made as well as the new things I learned about cameras and Canon equipment.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have learned more about videography.

Advice

Take more candid photos than pictures that are set up. Also, get more sweet pictures of staff and campers instead of all funny pictures.

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Camp Counselor

May - July 2019 • Cohutta, GA

What I liked

Camp was so much fun. I loved getting to know new people and campers. I had so many fun experiences.

What I wish was different

Being away from everyone I know and without a phone was really hard.

Advice

Camp will be hard, but it will force you to grow and learn. It is an awesome experience.

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Summer Staff

May - August 2019 • Rome, GA

What I liked

It was an absolutely incredible experience that I could not have gotten anywhere else. From a skills development standpoint, I learned how to work closely with a team, teach kids Biblical principles, act on stage, coach soccer, drive large box trucks, set up auditoriums, and many other things. From a character development standpoint, it was probably the most challenging 10 weeks of my life on many different levels. It was extremely intense and difficult but well worth it.

What I wish was different

I wish I were able to visit more states than Florida and Georgia. My team only visited those two states.

Advice

Prepare in advance as much as you can for camp. You will be sent a lot of details about camp before the summer begins, and it helps a lot to review that material.

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Camp Counselor

May - July 2018 • Young Harris, GA

What I liked

The atmosphere is always encouraging and uplifting! They do employee reviews that help tremendously with progress as a leader. You get to be a kid for a whole summer!