but I would avoid work experiences that are no different from what you may get at a restaurant or shop up the street. You want to come away from this experience with something more than pay stubs.

Among the organizations which employ summer workers are:

Summer Camps. There are summer camps in every state of the union. Many are geared to specific audiences, such as problem youths or kids with physical disabilities. Some are run by non-profits, such as YMCAs or the Boy Scouts. Others are run by churches and religious organizations. Still others are privately owned and operated.

Regardless of their affiliations or missions, collectively they offer perhaps the widest range of opportunities to students. If you want to take on a leadership role as a camp counselor, improve your abilities at a sport or a craft, or better develop your skills in human interaction and relationships, all of these opportunities, and more exist at summer camps.

Conference Centers. These are often located in remote areas, and many are open and running all year round. The types of people you would work with here are mainly from business and community groups. Conference centers provide these groups with places to hold meetings, conferences, parties and other events. If you are interested in event management as a possible career, a conference center might be the perfect place for you to learn more about this.

Environmental Programs and Organizations. Owned and operated by either government, educational or non-profit organizations, these provide many jobs for students interested in science, nature and preservation of the environment and wildlife. Opportunities may include on-site research and public education activities as well as general business and office functions.

State and National Parks offer opportunities similar to those available through environmental programs and organizations.

Tourist Attractions and Expeditions. These are organizations which arrange tours in different parts of the country for foreign visitors. Tour guides are in big demand during the summer and over holidays. If you are bilingual, or have strong background knowledge of your region or country, then this could be a great job for you. It could also help you better develop your skills in communication and in leadership.

Ranches. While many seek people to do cooking and cleaning work, tourist ranches are also on the lookout for experienced wranglers. If this was something you wanted to eventually learn—without majoring in equestrian studies—then looking after the horses may be a first step toward getting to ride them. Be on the lookout for administrative and events opportunities at ranches, as well.

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