35Camp Counselor Interview Questions & Answers
1.What would be your number one goal at this camp, if you were a camp counselor?
2.What experiences do you have with kids?
3.Why do you want to be a camp counselor?
4.How do you handle stressful situations?
5.How do you think you will handle a job that literally requires you to live at it?
6.What do you love most about being a camp counselor?
7.What do you know about this camp?
8.Are there any age groups you would prefer not working with?
9.Have you ever worked with a child with a disability?
10.Do you have a high level of patience?
11.What made you decide to apply for a job as a camp counselor?
12.What have you heard about being a camp counselor?
13.What do you think you will dislike the most about this job?
14.Do you enjoy being active with the kids?
15.How do you keep your kids under control?
16.How would you break up a fight among kids?
17.Are you aware that it is within poor judgement to be alone with a kid? How do you prevent this type of situation?
18.Can you keep personal electronics aside for the duration of the camp?
19.How much experience do you have working with children?
20.When did you realize you wanted to be counselor?
21.If a kid is testing your patience, how would you react?
22.Do you know any of the other camp counselors?
23.What is the most difficult part of being a Camp Counselor for you?
24.What age groups do you have experience working with?
25.Did you attend camp as a child?
26.How would you handle a child who was misbehaving and not following instructions?
27.What would you do if a parent was angry with you for the way you handled a situation with their child?
28.What experience do you have in leading others?
29.What are the three greatest strengths you bring to this position?
30.What is your biggest weakness?
31.How have you changed as a result of being a counselor?
32.Camp is designed to be an educational event for kids. Give examples of what kids learn from camp.
33.Describe yourself in 5 words or less.
34.What skills or interests do you have that would make you a great camp counselor?
35.What makes you a good role model?
