WinShape Camps

SWAT team member

May - July 2023 • Cleveland, GA

What I liked

Incredible community. I have never been around so many good people. Management was great. Food, housing, and travel was provided

What I wish was different

Pay was rather low for the amount of work being done

Advice

Great if you want to improve your social skills and meet great people

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Counselor

May - August 2022 • Rome, GA

What I liked

I found myself growing spiritually, physically and emotionally at a very fast rate. Every single day you get to share the Gospel with children through your words and actions. You get to even see some kids make a decision to follow Christ which is really special. The friends that I made over the summer are like family now because of the really close bonds that we have.

What I wish was different

It is hard work and it can be difficult to find rest and quiet time. One must be very intentional with getting sleep and making sure you are well-rested every single day.

Advice

Go all out if you are wanting to serve with WinShape Camps. Not many jobs offer the ability to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ every single weekday for 8 to 9 weeks. Do not miss out on what the Lord is doing through you because the time will fly by.

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Camp Counselor

May - July 2022 • Young Harris, GA

What I liked

I loved sharing the gospel with campers and getting to know them! The fellow staff are amazing! You will make great relationships if you seek them out. You will also walk a lot and get a lot of exercise!

What I wish was different

The days were exhausting and there was not much time to rest. It was very easy to get burnt out. Teaching skills was stressful at times. I wish there was more time to talk to skill leaders to improve the skill. Some counselors had to tach more skills than others.

Advice

If you decide to work here, definitely prioritize your time with God. It is so easy to want to get so busy that you don't take a second rest and process. If you don't prioritize it, you will leave camp feeling burnt out and drained. Don't stay up late because you'll need sleep! Realize that the campers just want to have fun and be creative with how you keep them entertained! Encourage fellow staff (they need it)!!

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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

May - August 2019 • Rome, GA

What I liked

I enjoyed getting to meet new kids each week and tell them about Jesus.

What I wish was different

Every week we were with different kids and every minute of our days were planned out so there was not much opportunity for deep relationships.

Advice

You have to go into this experience fully knowing that you are going to leave the kids in a week so work hard to connect them with people in the church.

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Camp Counselor

May - July 2019 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

I love the people who I worked with and who was leading it. This is a great ministry.

What I wish was different

I wish i had more time with the kids who were under my care.

Advice

Three thing Make sure you take care of your self like get a good nite sleep, stay in God's word, and vitamin d & germ-x are going to be your best friends. ( you will get sick a lot If you don't).

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Team Time Leader

May - August 2016 • Rome, GA

What I liked

EVERYTHING. WinShape changed my life. I found purpose, meaning and so much fulfillment from teaching kids all summer. I was able to see my campers grow and understanding new concepts, show love and kindness to others, and build close relationships with one another. Every day I woke up joyful and excited to have fun with the campers. Every expense was paid for, all the food, lodging, travel, etc. It was such a wonderful experience, that I changed my major to education the following year.

What I wish was different

I wish I had prepared for this job by studying the material I would be teaching prior to May - for the first couple weeks, I ended up staying up late to ensure I knew the material which was not ideal. But thankfully, by the second or third week I had it memorized well and I had a very supportive team who helped guide me.

Advice

Go out of your comfort zone and invest into our future leaders - it is enriching, encouraging and all around a growing experience.

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Camp Counselor

May - July 2019 • Rome, GA

What I liked

Spiritual involvement, professionalism, responsibility

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

If you apply, read Winshaoe camp’s belief systems very carefully. If you do not completely agree with what they say, do not contain your application. This is a camp where we speak truth into girls and boys lives so if you can’t feel the weight of that or just want in for the money, this is not a camp for you.

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Camp Counselor

May - August 2019 • Rome, GA

What I liked

Incredible Christian community. Great place to mature

What I wish was different

Advice

It’s a hard job, but the goal is to be a witness of the Gospel to kids and to have fun

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Camp Counselor

May - August 2019 • Athens, GA

What I liked

I got to travel and spread the gospel with a team that really supported each other.

What I wish was different

I can’t think of anything I would change.

Advice

It’s long hours so be prepared to work hard.

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Camp Counselor

May - August 2019 • Mount Berry, GA

What I liked

I loved being able to travel and meet tons of new people. Working with children while have tons of fun was amazing.

What I wish was different

I chose the 9week team I wish i had been on the 10week team

Advice

It is a lot of work, it’s an absolute blast but the days can be long sometimes. If you’re looking for easy this isn’t for you. It’s so rewarding and awesome to travel with people like you.

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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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Team Time Leader and Skill Leader

May - August 2019 • Gainesville, FL

What I liked

I was one of their Camps for Communities staff, which is an unprecedented Day Camp experience that brings churches and organizations together for the message of Jesus Christ. I loved getting to travel to a new place each week. WinShape truly does everything with excellence.

What I wish was different

My team in particular (there were 13 teams total) was not always the best at taking the time to rest. It's really high-intensity job and it's important to have time to rest.

Advice

Don't be in it for the wrong reasons: if you just love to travel but don't like working with kids, you won't have a very enjoyable experience. And the second piece of advice even though you asked for one: rely on the Lord for everything. Don't try to do it on your own.

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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 2019 • Young Harris, GA

What I liked

The Staff, the friendly environment, ongoing encouragement, being able to connect with other college students and being able to enhance my leadership skills.

What I wish was different

That more people would know about Winshape and it’s benefits, not just for the work field but also for everyday life.

Advice

Never be afraid to ask for help and always ask how to get better. One of the goals is to exceed excellence and because of that it will inspire you to go beyond your potential.

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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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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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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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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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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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