Being A Day Camp Counselor Told By Parks And Rec

Because Parks and Rec is essentially camp

1. When avoiding parents who constantly complain

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There are always parents who have an issue with something.

2. When kids are constantly asking the same questions

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Having a bunch of kids asking the same question can get insanely annoying.

3. When campers complain about the game about to be played

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Keeping the campers happy is the #1 priority.

4. When it is finally lunch time

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After running around and being in the heat, food is heaven

5. When you are trying to get campers excited about something

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Getting campers pumped isn't always easy.

6. When there are just some campers you don't like

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Terrible, I know, but it happens

7. When a camper tells you that you are their favorite counselor

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Hearing that from a camper, makes the day better

8. When a camper doesn't understand why they are in trouble

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No matter how you explain it, they still won't understand

9. When you've had a rough day

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Nothing like the sweet smell of retail therapy

10. When you start playing a game but it goes all wrong

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A friendly game of tag can quickly turn into a fighting match

11. When you've planned an awesome day for your campers

No better feeling than everyone actually enjoying themselves

12. When a camper is crying and you can't understand a word they are saying

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Trying to figure out what happened is quite the challenge

13. When a camper is brutally honest with you

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Campers with tell you if you are fat, ugly, or hairy, etc.

14. When listening to the campers stories

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Responding to the campers stories can be a challenge when you are hardly listening

15. When it is Friday and you are so done

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After a week of swimming, running, intense heat, and games, a weekend is well deserved

16. When you finally get to leave on Friday

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FREEDOM. Well, for the weekend anyways

17. Through all the craziness, you might just miss camp a little when it ends. You've met some great kids and fellow counselors, and you wouldn't trade those memories for anything.

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Being a camp counselor is an insanely fun and rewarding job. Field trips, swimming, and pretending to be a kid again, all while getting paid. What could be better?