Summer Camp Secrets

Stories, tips & advice about working at summer camp

Stories, tips & advice about working at Summer Camp

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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“

What’s Happening with COVID-19 and the J1 Visa?

March 30, 2020

The last few weeks have been completely mad, I’m sure you’ll agree. Nobody knows what’s going on, we’re all on lockdown or ‘stay at home’ orders, trying to stay busy and sane and plan for the future but we don’t know what that looks like or when things will go back to normal. … More What’s Happening with COVID-19 and the J1 Visa?

Get 10% Off Your Summer in the USA with BUNAC

November 16, 2018

I first went to camp in 2011 through BUNAC and since then have been a huge advocate for their programmes – both Summer Camp USA and Work America. I worked for them on the summer camp programme back in 2016 and recently returned to camp through them for summer 2018, blogging about my experiences throughout … More Get 10% Off Your Summer in the USA with BUNAC

Getting your Visa at the NEW US Embassy

April 4, 2018

A few weeks ago I went to my visa appointment at the brand new US Embassy in London and, while the process is pretty much the same as it’s always been, there are a few little differences, so I thought I’d do an update on what to do when you get there and how it … More Getting your Visa at the NEW US Embassy

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