Summer Camp Secrets

Stories, tips & advice about working at summer camp

Stories, tips & advice about working at Summer Camp

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Fact:

Being a summer camp counselor will be the best thing you ever do.

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“From the outside looking in, you will never understand it. From the inside looking out, you will never be able to explain it“

Returning to Camp with CCUSA: July Update

July 30, 2017

So I’ve now been at camp for exactly a month, which is totally mental. Some days it feels like I’ve been here forever, and other times it seems really bizarre that its only been 4 weeks, because SO MUCH has happened. I really don’t even know where to start. Arriving on that Friday night, and … More Returning to Camp with CCUSA: July Update

How To Relax At Camp

June 14, 2017

Whether you’re already at camp (lucky!) or are counting down the days until you go, I’m sure you’ve figured out by now that working at summer camp is no easy job. Sure, you’re going to get a great tan, make some amazing friends, hang out with awesome kids AND you get to go travelling afterwards, … More How To Relax At Camp

Planning Your Post Camp Travels

April 24, 2015

One of the greatest things about working at summer camp, besides the awesomeness of actually being at camp for 9 weeks of your summer, is that your J1 visa allows you up to 30 days of travel after you leave camp. But America is a very big place and it can be very difficult to … More Planning Your Post Camp Travels

What's summer camp really like as a counselor? Check out my video from Summer 2016 to see the sorts of things you'll be getting up to!