So you’ve read about 3 Adventures, what they are like and what they can offer as a summer camp agency, now it’s time to learn about another one of the major players in the summer camp industry – CCUSA. CCUSA (Camp Counselors USA) provide ‘exciting Summer Camp jobs, work or volunteer experiences and adventures in … More Summer Camp Agencies: All About CCUSA
Most of the Summer Camp agencies now ask that you make a video about yourself and your skills to go along with your application – for the majority of them it isn’t compulsory, but it will definitely help your application to reach the right places faster if you do decide to add a video. I … More Top Tips For Making An Awesome Summer Camp Application Video
If you’ve been thinking about applying to work at summer camp but aren’t 100% sure, or just simply haven’t quite gotten around to starting your application, then I’ve got a question for you? What are you waiting for? But seriously. You’ve read about why being a summer camp counselor is the best job in the … More The Time Is Now. Apply TODAY!
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
I often get asked by family and friends who have never worked at camp and don’t really know anything about it what the kids who go to summer camp are like. It’s quite a tough question to answer because while there isn’t really one description to cover them all, there is also a very simple … More What Are The Kids At Summer Camp Really Like?
In one of my earlier posts, I wrote about the summer camp agencies as a whole, and created a comparison chart so you could assess which agency would provide you with better value for money for your needs. But what about all the other little things that the agencies do or don’t give you? This … More Summer Camp Agencies: All About 3 Adventures
I’ve become very aware that I talk about camp a LOT. That was sort of the reason I started this site – so I could gush about how much I love camp and everything to do with camp to my heart’s content, without pissing people off or getting too annoying. But someone pointed out to … More Summer Camp: It’s Not All Rainbows And Unicorns
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
I’ve addressed the costs of applying to summer camp through an agency in the ‘Summer Camp Agency Comparison‘ post, but what about all those other costs that might crop up? Things that you might need to buy, like a backpack, or just your weekly cost of living once you actually get to camp. Read on … More How Much Does It Cost To Go To Summer Camp?
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