3 Oct 2017
Forge yourself in the fire
Anonymous employee
Camp Augusta Reviews
4.6
92% would recommend to a friend
Randall Grayson
91% approve of CEO
83% positive business outlook
Camp Augusta has an employee rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 25 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Camp Augusta employee rating is 23% above average for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).
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5.0
26 Feb 2020
Recommend
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Pros
- The program is intentionally based around creating a safe and nurturing environment for the campers, and that really is the core of everything - Staff are responsible in a large part for their own experience. Lots of opportunity for any staff member to take on new responsibilities and work towards moving into different roles - lots of support given for this. - Gives an opportunity to consider more than only professional aspects, and offers philosophies to help in much wider sense - Long staff training gives time for staff to know each other well, and learn so much in the process - The support/time given to counselors is significant, and built into the leadership structure. Ratio of campers to staff is high, and ratio of staff to supervisors is also high - Though not perfect all the time, many of the philosophies are intended for staff to feel heard, and for them to be able to create change and improvements. I have experienced a culture that encourages feedback/concerns, and prioritises making the time to discuss it, and make changes if that is required. I have witnessed countless changes to the philosophies/agreements/program because a staff member opened a discussion and it was listened to. - The food is incredible, and all diets/preferences are taken into account and prioritized -Global network of incredible staff that support each other long after they stop working for Augusta
Cons
- Very long hours, often physically draining days - Little personal time during the summer - Lines between organization and community are often blurred, and can be challenging to balance the two - Type of job is certainly not for everyone, and some people find that out during the summer, which can be challenging - High expectations, and positive feedback is not readily offered. For those who do not seek out feedback themselves, this can be a struggle
5.0
26 Feb 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
Its a magical place to work! Surrounded by the beautiful setting of the Sierra Nevada Foothills, everything is above and beyond. Crazy days with wonderful children. The staff are amazing to be around, and you will find life-long friendships in your time here. If you want a joyful, exhausting, and beautiful place to work this is it. You will grow far beyond what you could imagine in a very short time.
Cons
It's hard work! intense hours, and a ton of time with kids, so if that's not your thing it won't be the right place for you. If you're not comfortable being emotionally vulnerable with your coworkers it will be hard to find joy here.
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