How much to tip camp counselors?

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't tip the CITs. Just tip the counselors. Depending on the number of counselors you have, I'd do $20 a head.

I don't think you need to tip the Division head -- that sounds like a more professional position that wouldn't require tipping.

[Anonymous]

I am a former camp director and have worked at both sleepaway and day camps. I have never heard of parents giving tips. I think that's nuts, personally.

[Anonymous]

I have never heard of doing this either. Are you trying to be special?

[Anonymous]

I've been a camper/counselor at 5 different camps in my life and tipping counselors has been customary at all of them. And thank goodness, as I relied on that $$ for buying whatever new dorm/house stuff I needed for the year. (My parents paid for the basics but these was always some extras that they didn't think were necessary.) It was really nice to have the $$, and nice to feel appreciated.

To answer OP's actual question, I think $20 is fine. Our kids' day camp says tipping is not expected but if you want to they suggest $5-20 per counselor.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks for all the hints about not tipping but I would like to tip - am just not sure about an appropriate amount.

Does $10-20 per counselor sound right?

Yes. When I worked at an overnight camp while in college we would get anything from a box of cookies, to socks, to cash (ranging from $10-$60) as tips. It was always nice to receive a tip, and somewhat expected because that was the culture of the camp, but some families didn't tip and that was fine too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would tip for sleepaway camp but not for day camp.

Why the difference?

Because of the 24/7, more or less, nature of the job.

[Anonymous]

Ugh, no.

Will this ever stop?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have never heard of doing this either. Are you trying to be special?

Not trying to be special, but thanks for thinking I am.

Everyone tips, its fairly customary in small Jewish camps. However, I did not tip at a gymnastics camp, a school based camp, or at Lego camp.

[Anonymous]

I worked at an overnight camp for 11 summers, and we got tipped. Of course, not every parent tipped, but many did, and we always remembered which ones did. Usually 50-100 bucks. It was pretty sweet, no doubt. It was and still is one of the top camps in the country.

[Anonymous]

Please tip all the counselors. $50 -$100 is a nice amount.

Thanks.

- a counselor

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've been a camper/counselor at 5 different camps in my life and tipping counselors has been customary at all of them. And thank goodness, as I relied on that $$ for buying whatever new dorm/house stuff I needed for the year. (My parents paid for the basics but these was always some extras that they didn't think were necessary.) It was really nice to have the $$, and nice to feel appreciated.

To answer OP's actual question, I think $20 is fine. Our kids' day camp says tipping is not expected but if you want to they suggest $5-20 per counselor.

What state was this?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I worked at an overnight camp for 11 summers, and we got tipped. Of course, not every parent tipped, but many did, and we always remembered which ones did. Usually 50-100 bucks. It was pretty sweet, no doubt. It was and still is one of the top camps in the country.

Oh gross. Were they your pet the following summer?

[Anonymous]

We tip $20 to counselors that spend a good amount of time with our kids. I don't think most people do, but it's appreciated. I have the kids write a short thank you note for them and tuck in a gift card.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I worked at an overnight camp for 11 summers, and we got tipped. Of course, not every parent tipped, but many did, and we always remembered which ones did. Usually 50-100 bucks. It was pretty sweet, no doubt. It was and still is one of the top camps in the country.

Oh gross. Were they your pet the following summer?

Welcome to real world lady. If you frequent a restaurant, every waiter there knows what the regulars tip. The counselors are up in middle of night sometimes, dealing with home sickness, etc. Tip and tip well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have never heard of doing this either. Are you trying to be special?

Not trying to be special, but thanks for thinking I am.

Everyone tips, its fairly customary in small Jewish camps. However, I did not tip at a gymnastics camp, a school based camp, or at Lego camp.

I was a lifelong camper at Jewish camps, and then a counselor, and I never received a tip from anyone. Not customary, at least in the midwest where I grew up.

I think it's a nice gesture, though, and the $10-20 amount sounds just fine.