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It's Not a Job for Arnold Day Camp Director

Directing the Arnold Parks Department day camp provides time to have fun with kids and be outside, Amanda Quayle says.

Name: Amanda Quayle

Job: Director, Arnold Day Camp

Education: In her junior year at Missouri Baptist University studying child development

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How did you get your job?

Five years ago, I applied here to be a counselor because I saw the people at the pool the year before, and it looked like something I wanted to do. I counseled for two years, then became director the following year. Then I was away at Springfield, (MO) for two summers, then decided to come back.

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What do you like best about your job?

It’s not really a job.  It’s time to hang out with the kids.  I get to have fun all summer and be outside.

What do you like least?

Cicadas are kind of annoying, but we’re getting used to them. It’s nature.

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