Dear Mr.Seaside,
I am writing to express my interest in the FRCE camp counselor position for this summer. With over 5 years of experience being a camper at Seaside, I believe I can bring inside perspective to the leadership position.
This fall, I will be attending the University of New England with a major in early childhood education. Since the age of 14 I have had a passion for working with kids. My first job was babysitting 4 siblings between the ages of 4 and 10, and I continued to do that until this past spring, where I now hope to gain experience in a more professional and organized setting. In my time as a babysitter, I learned how to deescalate situations, communicate to young children, and how to creatively engage them.
As a camp leader, I would be using examples from my camper years, as well as ideas of my own, to teach campers empathy, collaboration, and ethics, all while maintaining the level of fun all campers expect from Seaside.
Thank you for considering my application, I look forward to the opportunity to further discuss my goals as a day camp counselor. I can be reached at (518)-555-1188, or emailed at alivingston1@une.edu.
I am writing to express my interest in becoming a camp counselor and joining the Camp Seaside team. After reading your advertisement in the Portland Press Herald, I was eager to bring my enthusiasm to this essential community-serving position.
Currently enrolled at the University of New England in Biddeford, Maine, I am pursuing a major in English and Political Science as well as a minor in Writing. Exploring a range of studies has been an excellent chance to take control of my learning, engage in organizational and time management skills, and get involved in extracurricular activities. Starting a club, for instance, has bolstered my communication and leadership skills in a hands-on setting.
Throughout my four years of high school, babysitting for one family allowed for a special opportunity to expand my abilities working with children of different ages. When I began working, the two siblings were 4 and 7 years old, then 8 and 11 at the end of my time with them. As a camp counselor, these years of practical learning, from managing their daily activities to resolving conflicts, will be a great asset – allowing campers to have the best and most positive experience possible.
Thank you for your time and consideration of my application, and I look forward to assisting you further throughout this process. I have provided my personal phone number and email address below; please feel free to reach out at your convenience.
I am writing this letter to express my interest in the Camp Counselor position at FRCE and to highlight my experience and qualifications.
You will be pleased to learn that I have five years of experience regularly babysitting for a family with four children. Through this job, I gained skills in planning and communication, both with the children and their parents.
To contribute to the great culture FRCE has built, I will bring with me a great passion for working with and being a mentor for children. I know that as a part of your team, I will bring a positive attitude and lots of energy every day. To stay prepared for long days on my feet and with energetic children, I maintain fitness through regular exercise and good nutrition.
Thank you so much for your time and consideration. I am available for an interview at any time, at your convenience. I can be reached at the phone number and email address listed below. I look forward to hearing from you.
Subject: Camp Counselor Position – Summer Day Camp
I would like to reach out to you in order to be considered for the Camp Counselor position as advertised in the Local Newspaper this week.
I am currently a sophomore at the University of New England, where I am studying Environmental Science and Writing. I love being outdoors as well as communicating with people from various backgrounds and fields. I have played volleyball all of my life, which has taught me countless valuable life skills such as teamwork.
I regularly babysit my next door neighbors who have four lovely children. Each visit, I have a few games or crafts for them to participate in, as well as time for them to go outside and expend some of their energy.
Being around children and watching them engage with one another has always been so special to be a part of. I look forward to the possibility of being able to experience this further with you this summer!
Thank you so much for considering me! If you have any questions regarding my application, please feel free to contact me at ###-###-### or email me at jsabia@une.edu.
My name is Oliver Hammond and I am writing to you in response to your advertisement in the Biddeford Paper about counselor openings. As someone who grew up at a summer camp, I understand the impact it can make on an individual. It helped shape who I am today. I believe that I would be a great addition to your staff.
I am currently a second year student studying business administration with a minor in animal behavior at the University of New England. I take a wide variety of courses, which have provided me skills in work ethic, leadership and communication. Growing up at a summer camp, in which my father was the director, I have experienced first hand what it takes to contribute to a successful camp community. From being the youngest camper at nine years old to eventually becoming a head counselor at twenty, I’ve witnessed how a summer camp can affect children and staff of all ages.
Discovering your advertisement piqued my interest and I would love to bring my experience and skills to your community that already has a strong base and bright future.
Thank you for taking the time to consider my application, I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. I can be reached at (802) 793-7424. Or ohammond@une.edu.
In my pursuit of new creative endeavors, the advertisement for camp counselor sparked my interest. When reviewing the position requirements and your organization’s website, I was excited to find that my qualifications and potential strengths align with your needs and mission.
I bring to the table a comprehensive set of skills that I have acquired in my past jobs working with children that I believe will be valuable to Camp Seaside. In my nannying role, I honed my abilities in activity planning, child supervision, First aid, and CPR, providing a firm foundation for the Camp counselor position. My collaboration, people-centric nature, and compassion have afforded me excellent team-building skills.
I am excited to contribute my talents and proficiency in critical thinking toward your team efforts. I am an engaging communicator and have a proven track record in safety and compliance.
Please review my enclosed resume for a more in-depth illustration of my work history and accomplishments. I would appreciate the opportunity to interview at your earliest convenience. I am eager to discuss how my personality and background fit the Camp Counselor role.
Thank you for your time and consideration of my candidacy. You can reach me at 805-443-6005 or kduncan8@une.edu
I am writing to express my interest in the FRCE camp counselor position this summer. I have been attending various summer camps for years; I have a handful of my favorite camp activities.
I currently have four years of experience babysitting for a family with four children in my neighborhood. This opportunity has allowed me to develop my communication and time management skills as I have to coordinate wisely to get them to their afterschool activities. This experience would help me to be a successful, engaging camp counselor while also bringing in experience from being a past camper to make the days fun and engaging for the kids.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration of my application. Please reference my resume for a comprehensive list of my past experience and skills. If you have any questions or are seeking further information, my phone number and email are listed below. I hope to hear from you.
I am contacting you to show my interest in the current position you have available, which is the camp counselor position. With that being said I would like to share with you my qualifications.
I hope you find comfort in that I have had five years of experience in babysitting. The family that I have been watching over has four children, so I have no problem juggling multiple personalities at the same time. While at this job I can say firmly that energy/stamina will not be a problem.
During this time the parents are gone all day, so I am in charge of them. While being in charge it is my responsibility to communicate with a positive attitude as well as plan activities to keep them busy throughout the day. Working with the kids has provided me with excellent work ethic skills by making sure everyone gets along with one another. These are just some of the attributes I hope to contribute to the Camp Seaside Team.
Thank you for going out of your way to address this application. I am available for an interview anytime whether that be online or in person at any time. But communication in advance would be helpful to move around babysitting predetermined schedules. Thank for your time and I hope to hear from you soon.
Dear Freeport Recreation & Community Education Summer Camp,
Subject: Application for the Camp Counselor position as seen in the local newspaper.
This letter is serving as my formal application for the camp counselor position at Freeport Recreation & Community Education Summer Day Camp.
I have experience in babysitting and regularly take care of up to four children at a time. I work hard to create a safe and positive environment for them to thrive and learn while under my care. At the end of these babysitting sessions, I make the effort to sit down with the parents and go over the day so they know as much about their child’s day as possible. We regularly spend lots of time outside and at local parks, so I’ve become skilled at keeping track of them during activities without limiting their fun.
I absolutely love working with kids and pride myself on building fun, exciting spaces on a foundation of mutual respect. Above all, the children need someone they feel comfortable communicating with, and I aim to provide just that.
If there are any further questions, I’m happy to answer them at (303)-XXX-XXXX or at my email DXXXXX@une.edu. I am also free for a personal interview throughout the week, at your convenience.
Subject: Camp Counselor position advertised in the Portland Press Herald, March 7, 2023
This letter highlights my valuable personal assets that make me a perfect fit for your camp counselor position at Camp Seaside.
For the past eight years, I have looked after the four children living next door to me. I have been certified in CPR to ensure I can help my kids in any situation, and lifeguarding which has built critical reaction and connection skills. I am a lover of the outdoors equipped with a kayak guide license. I worked a summer at Slovenski Camps in Raymond where I imagined and planned camp activities such as water polo and bug identification. I have completed the two-week camp counselor training program through the Freeport Recreation & Community Education website and have immense experience camping and hiking with little kids.
Recently graduated from Bowdoin College, I was a varsity student-athlete, so I am in great physical shape for plenty of daily activity. My education, soccer team, and life experiences have honed my communication skills so I can connect and work with any age from anywhere. As an education major, I have tools such as planning and observation to work with kids creating a fun and educational environment for them. I am familiar with Maine’s environment and am passionate about people being connected to nature. My outgoing, caring, adventurous personality makes me an effective counselor for kids.
I can be reached at any time at my phone number and/or email address below. My résumé is enclosed. I am glad to answer any questions you may have in an interview, at your convenience. I look forward to meeting you.
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Dear Mr.Seaside,
I am writing to express my interest in the FRCE camp counselor position for this summer. With over 5 years of experience being a camper at Seaside, I believe I can bring inside perspective to the leadership position.
This fall, I will be attending the University of New England with a major in early childhood education. Since the age of 14 I have had a passion for working with kids. My first job was babysitting 4 siblings between the ages of 4 and 10, and I continued to do that until this past spring, where I now hope to gain experience in a more professional and organized setting. In my time as a babysitter, I learned how to deescalate situations, communicate to young children, and how to creatively engage them.
As a camp leader, I would be using examples from my camper years, as well as ideas of my own, to teach campers empathy, collaboration, and ethics, all while maintaining the level of fun all campers expect from Seaside.
Thank you for considering my application, I look forward to the opportunity to further discuss my goals as a day camp counselor. I can be reached at (518)-555-1188, or emailed at alivingston1@une.edu.
Sincerely,
Alexa Livingston
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to express my interest in becoming a camp counselor and joining the Camp Seaside team. After reading your advertisement in the Portland Press Herald, I was eager to bring my enthusiasm to this essential community-serving position.
Currently enrolled at the University of New England in Biddeford, Maine, I am pursuing a major in English and Political Science as well as a minor in Writing. Exploring a range of studies has been an excellent chance to take control of my learning, engage in organizational and time management skills, and get involved in extracurricular activities. Starting a club, for instance, has bolstered my communication and leadership skills in a hands-on setting.
Throughout my four years of high school, babysitting for one family allowed for a special opportunity to expand my abilities working with children of different ages. When I began working, the two siblings were 4 and 7 years old, then 8 and 11 at the end of my time with them. As a camp counselor, these years of practical learning, from managing their daily activities to resolving conflicts, will be a great asset – allowing campers to have the best and most positive experience possible.
Thank you for your time and consideration of my application, and I look forward to assisting you further throughout this process. I have provided my personal phone number and email address below; please feel free to reach out at your convenience.
Yours Sincerely,
Elia O’Hara
eohara@une.edu
(207) 412-8185
Dear hiring manager:
I am writing this letter to express my interest in the Camp Counselor position at FRCE and to highlight my experience and qualifications.
You will be pleased to learn that I have five years of experience regularly babysitting for a family with four children. Through this job, I gained skills in planning and communication, both with the children and their parents.
To contribute to the great culture FRCE has built, I will bring with me a great passion for working with and being a mentor for children. I know that as a part of your team, I will bring a positive attitude and lots of energy every day. To stay prepared for long days on my feet and with energetic children, I maintain fitness through regular exercise and good nutrition.
Thank you so much for your time and consideration. I am available for an interview at any time, at your convenience. I can be reached at the phone number and email address listed below. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Scott Clemons-Baker
sclemonsbaker@une.edu
(101)-012-2442
Dear Mr. Miller,
Subject: Camp Counselor Position – Summer Day Camp
I would like to reach out to you in order to be considered for the Camp Counselor position as advertised in the Local Newspaper this week.
I am currently a sophomore at the University of New England, where I am studying Environmental Science and Writing. I love being outdoors as well as communicating with people from various backgrounds and fields. I have played volleyball all of my life, which has taught me countless valuable life skills such as teamwork.
I regularly babysit my next door neighbors who have four lovely children. Each visit, I have a few games or crafts for them to participate in, as well as time for them to go outside and expend some of their energy.
Being around children and watching them engage with one another has always been so special to be a part of. I look forward to the possibility of being able to experience this further with you this summer!
Thank you so much for considering me! If you have any questions regarding my application, please feel free to contact me at ###-###-### or email me at jsabia@une.edu.
Dear Hiring Manager,
My name is Oliver Hammond and I am writing to you in response to your advertisement in the Biddeford Paper about counselor openings. As someone who grew up at a summer camp, I understand the impact it can make on an individual. It helped shape who I am today. I believe that I would be a great addition to your staff.
I am currently a second year student studying business administration with a minor in animal behavior at the University of New England. I take a wide variety of courses, which have provided me skills in work ethic, leadership and communication. Growing up at a summer camp, in which my father was the director, I have experienced first hand what it takes to contribute to a successful camp community. From being the youngest camper at nine years old to eventually becoming a head counselor at twenty, I’ve witnessed how a summer camp can affect children and staff of all ages.
Discovering your advertisement piqued my interest and I would love to bring my experience and skills to your community that already has a strong base and bright future.
Thank you for taking the time to consider my application, I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. I can be reached at (802) 793-7424. Or ohammond@une.edu.
Sincerely,
Oliver Hammond
February 6, 2023
Camp Seaside
RE: Camp Counselor
Dear Hiring Manager,
In my pursuit of new creative endeavors, the advertisement for camp counselor sparked my interest. When reviewing the position requirements and your organization’s website, I was excited to find that my qualifications and potential strengths align with your needs and mission.
I bring to the table a comprehensive set of skills that I have acquired in my past jobs working with children that I believe will be valuable to Camp Seaside. In my nannying role, I honed my abilities in activity planning, child supervision, First aid, and CPR, providing a firm foundation for the Camp counselor position. My collaboration, people-centric nature, and compassion have afforded me excellent team-building skills.
I am excited to contribute my talents and proficiency in critical thinking toward your team efforts. I am an engaging communicator and have a proven track record in safety and compliance.
Please review my enclosed resume for a more in-depth illustration of my work history and accomplishments. I would appreciate the opportunity to interview at your earliest convenience. I am eager to discuss how my personality and background fit the Camp Counselor role.
Thank you for your time and consideration of my candidacy. You can reach me at 805-443-6005 or kduncan8@une.edu
Sincerely,
Kayleigh Duncan
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to express my interest in the FRCE camp counselor position this summer. I have been attending various summer camps for years; I have a handful of my favorite camp activities.
I currently have four years of experience babysitting for a family with four children in my neighborhood. This opportunity has allowed me to develop my communication and time management skills as I have to coordinate wisely to get them to their afterschool activities. This experience would help me to be a successful, engaging camp counselor while also bringing in experience from being a past camper to make the days fun and engaging for the kids.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration of my application. Please reference my resume for a comprehensive list of my past experience and skills. If you have any questions or are seeking further information, my phone number and email are listed below. I hope to hear from you.
Be well,
Mikayla Zordan
(123) 456-7890
mzordan@une.edu
Dear Camp Seaside Manager,
I am contacting you to show my interest in the current position you have available, which is the camp counselor position. With that being said I would like to share with you my qualifications.
I hope you find comfort in that I have had five years of experience in babysitting. The family that I have been watching over has four children, so I have no problem juggling multiple personalities at the same time. While at this job I can say firmly that energy/stamina will not be a problem.
During this time the parents are gone all day, so I am in charge of them. While being in charge it is my responsibility to communicate with a positive attitude as well as plan activities to keep them busy throughout the day. Working with the kids has provided me with excellent work ethic skills by making sure everyone gets along with one another. These are just some of the attributes I hope to contribute to the Camp Seaside Team.
Thank you for going out of your way to address this application. I am available for an interview anytime whether that be online or in person at any time. But communication in advance would be helpful to move around babysitting predetermined schedules. Thank for your time and I hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
Benjamin Sarin Rath Fitzgerald
bfitzgerald4@une.edu
(603) 320-9097
Dear Freeport Recreation & Community Education Summer Camp,
Subject: Application for the Camp Counselor position as seen in the local newspaper.
This letter is serving as my formal application for the camp counselor position at Freeport Recreation & Community Education Summer Day Camp.
I have experience in babysitting and regularly take care of up to four children at a time. I work hard to create a safe and positive environment for them to thrive and learn while under my care. At the end of these babysitting sessions, I make the effort to sit down with the parents and go over the day so they know as much about their child’s day as possible. We regularly spend lots of time outside and at local parks, so I’ve become skilled at keeping track of them during activities without limiting their fun.
I absolutely love working with kids and pride myself on building fun, exciting spaces on a foundation of mutual respect. Above all, the children need someone they feel comfortable communicating with, and I aim to provide just that.
If there are any further questions, I’m happy to answer them at (303)-XXX-XXXX or at my email DXXXXX@une.edu. I am also free for a personal interview throughout the week, at your convenience.
Thank you,
Daphne Wilkerson
To Freeport Recreation and Community Education,
Subject: Camp Counselor position advertised in the Portland Press Herald, March 7, 2023
This letter highlights my valuable personal assets that make me a perfect fit for your camp counselor position at Camp Seaside.
For the past eight years, I have looked after the four children living next door to me. I have been certified in CPR to ensure I can help my kids in any situation, and lifeguarding which has built critical reaction and connection skills. I am a lover of the outdoors equipped with a kayak guide license. I worked a summer at Slovenski Camps in Raymond where I imagined and planned camp activities such as water polo and bug identification. I have completed the two-week camp counselor training program through the Freeport Recreation & Community Education website and have immense experience camping and hiking with little kids.
Recently graduated from Bowdoin College, I was a varsity student-athlete, so I am in great physical shape for plenty of daily activity. My education, soccer team, and life experiences have honed my communication skills so I can connect and work with any age from anywhere. As an education major, I have tools such as planning and observation to work with kids creating a fun and educational environment for them. I am familiar with Maine’s environment and am passionate about people being connected to nature. My outgoing, caring, adventurous personality makes me an effective counselor for kids.
I can be reached at any time at my phone number and/or email address below. My résumé is enclosed. I am glad to answer any questions you may have in an interview, at your convenience. I look forward to meeting you.
Sincerely,
Celia Zimba
czimba@bowdoin.edu
207-233-2333