Pros
I have made some of the best memories at NORY. From amazing co-workers to a supportive staff who go out of their way to help you, I have only had good experiences here. I started as an AT and then eventually was given the honor to fit into the shoes of a Site Director. I joined right after finishing my masters program, and it was such a great way to transition into a school setting because it helped me think about how to make my classroom teaching both fun and engaging. I am always blown away by the curriculum and how it’s both so fun and educational for kids— I really wish I could have been a camper at NORY too! The trainings for teachers are robust, the communication with staff has always been pleasant, and the lesson plans are very-well constructed. Management always asks for teacher feedback and and is willing to provide constructive feedback to help teachers who want to grow within their roles.
Cons
NORY offers a lot of great coaching through constructive feedback (think story-telling, acting, use of props and character voices) at camps, but if you're not someone who is comfortable trying different ways of teaching, the transition may be a bit hard.