I lead talent acquisition for Welltok a healthcare technology company in Denver, CO. We’ve pioneered a preventative/population health ecosystem called CaféWell that incentives and rewards people for taking more accountability for their health.

My most significant takeaways from working at Manitou are:

• The ability to connect with people and build lasting friendships
• Learning to collaborate and communicate effectively to solve problems
• The exposure to different cultures/traditions and embracing those differences
• The sense of community!

Suggestions:

• Come prepared; take advantage of the content that camp provides you to get a heads start on developing your knowledge and techniques to be an effective counselor, mentor, and instructor.
• Get to know as many people as you can, don’t get stuck in the same routine with the same people.
• Manage your health and wellness; Your physical and mental health is important so rest up, eat right and exercise. *Trust me, I learned the hard way.
• Challenge yourself; get out of your comfort zone and try something new – swim to the island, sing or play an instrument in front of camp or try an activity you’ve never tried before.
• Take advantage of your days off and enjoy all that Maine has to offer!
• Most importantly, get to know your campers, their habits and personalize your approach to each camper’s needs to provide them with the best summer ever.
• Camp goes by quickly so appreciate every moment!