This week’s counselor of the week is Danielle, who just spent this past summer at camp in Connecticut, taking photos and enjoying everything summer camp has to offer. 1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? I went to Camp Sloane in Lakeville, Connecticut. This year (2014) was my first year. 2. Why … More Camp Counselor of the Week: Danielle Barnes
7:30am Oh god, I’m so hungover. We went out last night to Mizza’s (the local pizza place…with heaps cheap beer) to celebrate my birthday and it got a little out of hand. It was just the 8 or so of us that have been at camp these last few weeks for the Spring season that … More Day 13. June 7th ’14: Happy Birthday To Me!
Okay, the title’s a lie. What happens on day off NEVER stays on day off. In fact, all the details of what happened on your day off will probably make it back to camp before you do. Depending on what camp you end up at you will most likely have one day off per week … More What Happens On Day Off, Stays On Day Off
8:45am It’s my day off and I’m up before 9am. What am I thinking? Me and the girls (Rosie, Rosa, Tash and Caitlin) are driving to Vermont today to go and choose the horses that we’ll have at camp for the summer. Ok, well really Rosie’s choosing the horses (she’s the Riding Director) and the … More June 5th ’14. Day 11: A Road Trip to Vermont and a Groundhog called Bobby
Last week you read about Lily’s experiences of being a summer camp counselor, this time it’s James’ turn. 1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? Camp Sloane YMCA. I have been to camp three years now and plan to do a further two. 2. Why did you decide to work at summer … More Camp Counselor of the Week: James Deans
One of my most favourite things about summer camp is that no day is ever the same. Sure it runs on the same schedule – breakfast at 8, activities until 12, lunch at 12:30, more activities until 4:30, dinner at 6, evening activity until 8:30, put the kids to bed at 9, hang in the … More 10 Of The Best Moments In Your Day As A Summer Camp Counselor
8am Breakfast. It’s just me, Rosa and Jess working today as everyone else is on their day off (the last one of Spring Camp I think), so it’s pretty quiet. I think we’re just going to be doing odd jobs around camp, which is kind of my favourite thing to do. But actually. I like … More June 1st ’14. Day 7: Work Hard, Play Hard
4:30am Oh my god I am so cold. Why am I awake? Bloody jetlag. My body clock is so screwed right now. Everyone else is asleep. Shhh. Oh, the window was open, that’s why it’s freezing in here. Why was the window open? Right, come on sleep, come back to me…don’t need to be up … More May 28th ’14. Day 3: Jetlag, Fishing, Make-Believe Storms and Hilarious Pranks
Welcome to the first post in a series titled ‘Camp Counselor of the Week’, where real life camp counselors answer questions about what it is truly like to work at summer camp. First up is Lily Belter, who not only worked a variety of jobs at camp, but was also a camper too! 1. Where … More Camp Counselor of the Week: Lily Belter
8am So excited. Been waiting all year. 4th summer at camp. And it’s finally here. Been in Australia all year and cannot wait to see all my camp friends. Arrive in NYC after a long overnight flight from San Fran (on which I didn’t get a wink of sleep). So tired. Get the bus to … More May 26th ’14. Day 1: And So It Begins… Again
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