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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…

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Camp Counselor of the Week: Cat Hay

November 23, 2016

A couple of week’s ago, Nick told us all about his summer camp experience. This week, it’s over to Cat, who just spent her first summer at camp coaching sport and loving it! 1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? Camp Sloane YMCA for 1 year (so far) 2. Why did you … More Camp Counselor of the Week: Cat Hay

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Camp Counselor of the Week: Nick Richards

November 9, 2016

It’s been a week since we heard from the lovely JC about her first ever summer at camp in Connecticut, and now it’s over to Nick, who has spent 2 summers at camp so far, and intends on doing more! 1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? Camp Cayuga, Pennsylvania. I’ve done … More Camp Counselor of the Week: Nick Richards

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Camp Counselor of the Week: Jacinta Frizziero

November 2, 2016

It’s that time of the week again. Yep, it’s time for another counselor interview! This week we’re handing it over to Jacinta (or JC, as we like to call her) to tell us all about her first summer at camp. 1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? Camp Sloane YMCA. 2016 was … More Camp Counselor of the Week: Jacinta Frizziero

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Camp Counselor of the Week: Joe Gurski

October 12, 2016

Last week we heard from Emma, who has just spent her first summer at camp in Maryland. This week it’s over to Joe, who is hoping to return to his camp for the 4th time in summer 2017! 1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? I worked at Camp Wise in Chardon, Ohio … More Camp Counselor of the Week: Joe Gurski

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Camp Counselor of the Week: Emma Stewart

October 5, 2016

Our last camp counselor we heard from was Rachel, who has just returned from her first summer at camp. This week it’s over to Emma, who has also just had the time of her life in her first camp summer! 1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? This was my first year at … More Camp Counselor of the Week: Emma Stewart

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Camp Counselor of the Week: Rachel Biggs

September 21, 2016

Last week we heard from Áine about her first summer at camp, now it’s over to another first timer, Rachel, who spent the summer teaching Archery, among many other things! 1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? Camp Sloane – 1 year. 2. Why did you decide to work at summer camp? … More Camp Counselor of the Week: Rachel Biggs

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Camp Counselor of the Week: Áine Bennett

September 14, 2016

So it’s been a while since the last counselor interview (way back in June we heard from Sophie), but now that summer is over and many people have just spent their first summer at camp, I’ve got heaps of people lined up for the coming weeks. This week it’s over to Áine, who spent her … More Camp Counselor of the Week: Áine Bennett

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Camp Counselor of the Week: Sophie Webb

June 1, 2016

A new counselor of the week interview… yay! Our last interview was with the lovely Liam, and now it’s over to Sophie, to tell us all about her summer camp experience. 1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? I went to Sherwood Forest Camp, Missouri. This was my first year. 2. Why … More Camp Counselor of the Week: Sophie Webb

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Camp Counselor of The Week: Liam Cutler

April 20, 2016

It’s been a few weeks since the last counselor interview with Dominic, but this week it’s over to Liam who is going back to camp this summer after a year away! 1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? I went to Camp Homeward Bound in New York State – about an hour … More Camp Counselor of The Week: Liam Cutler

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Camp Counselor of the Week: Dominic Jones

March 16, 2016

Last week we heard from Daniel about his first summer at camp, and now it’s over to Dominic, another first timer, who’s heading back to camp this summer for another awesome few months! 1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? I went to Camp airy in the Catoctin mountains of Maryland, Summer … More Camp Counselor of the Week: Dominic Jones

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