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Category: Camp Counselor of the Week

It’s all very well writing about how great it is to work as a summer camp counselor, but where’s the proof? Right here. Each week there will be a new interview with someone who has actually been there and done that (and is maybe still doing it); someone who will be able to give an idea of what life as a camp counselor is really like…

Camp Counselor of the Week: Layla

September 16, 2020

In our last counselor interview (which yes, was a while ago!), we heard from Kyle, an American who found his love for camp as an adult, having never been as a kid. This time, it’s over to Layla who has spent 3 summers working at camp in upstate NY. 1. Where did you go to … More Camp Counselor of the Week: Layla

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Camp Counselor of the Week: Kyle Maynes

March 21, 2018

In our last counselor interview, we heard from Ally, an Australian who loves camp about as much as I do (which is A LOT)! This week, we’ve jumped across the world to the USA, to find out why Kyle decided to work at summer camp, even though he never went as a kid. Kyle also … More Camp Counselor of the Week: Kyle Maynes

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Camp Counselor of the Week: Ally Sheehan

January 3, 2018

A couple of weeks ago I got a super lovely message from a girl called Ally, saying how much she liked the blog and that she too has worked at summer camp as a counselor and is just as obsessed with it as I am – she even has her own Youtube video series about … More Camp Counselor of the Week: Ally Sheehan

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Camp Counselor of the Week: Paul Jadhav

October 25, 2017

So it’s been quite a while since the last counselor interview, but you’ll be pleased to know the series is back, kicking off with some answers from Paul, who just spent his first summer at camp, all the way from India! 1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? I have been going … More Camp Counselor of the Week: Paul Jadhav

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Camp Counselor of The Week: Natalie Pursall

July 10, 2017

Our last counsellor interview was with Hannah, who told us all about her summers at camp. This week it’s over to Natalie, who has spent 2 summers working at a special needs camp. 1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? I went to Camp Greentop in Maryland for two summers! It is … More Camp Counselor of The Week: Natalie Pursall

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Camp Counselor Of The Week: Hannah Heydon-Dumbleton

May 10, 2017

A few weeks ago we heard from Amber about her first ever summer at camp, this week it’s over to Hannah, who has worked at two different special needs camps and is about to spend her 5th summer in America!   1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? I have worked at … More Camp Counselor Of The Week: Hannah Heydon-Dumbleton

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Camp Counselor of the Week: Amber Roach

April 26, 2017

It’s been a few weeks since we heard from Natasha about her experience working at camp, and now it’s over to Amber, who spent her first summer at camp in 2016 and is heading back for more this summer. 1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? Last summer I went to Camp Holloway … More Camp Counselor of the Week: Amber Roach

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Camp Counselor of the Week: Natasha Atlas

March 29, 2017

The last counselor interview was with Glen a few weeks ago, and now its over to Natasha, who has worked at 3 different camps and travelled to over 23 states in America! Natasha also has a travel, entertainment and lifestyle blog with plenty of hints and tips about all things camp and more. 1. Where did … More Camp Counselor of the Week: Natasha Atlas

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Camp Counselor of the Week: Glen Conbeer

February 22, 2017

Just before Christmas we heard from Mairead about her incredible experience working as a summer camp counselor in America, now it’s over to Glen who spent 2 amazing summers in Minnesota. 1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? I worked at Camp Lincoln which is Lake Hubert in Minnesota for the summer seasons of … More Camp Counselor of the Week: Glen Conbeer

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Camp Counselor of the Week: Mairead McMahon

December 14, 2016

It’s been a couple of weeks since our last counselor interview with Cat, who has just spent summer 2016 at camp. Now it’s over to Mairead, who has now worked at her camp in upstate New York for 2 special summers! 1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? I went to AHRC Camp Anne … More Camp Counselor of the Week: Mairead McMahon

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