Summer Camps across the USA spend the off season looking for the perfect candidates to fill their open camp counselor spots – sometimes they might have very specific roles in mind, such as a horse riding instructor or lifeguard, but most of the time they just have a general idea of who they need to … More Top Summer Camp Skills
By now, you probably get the idea that I think summer camp is the greatest job you’ll ever have. But instead of me just telling you that repeatedly, here’s a list of 90 reasons WHY summer camp is so awesome and why you absolutely have to apply! So if you’re undecided or you’ve filled in … More 90 Reasons Why You Absolutely HAVE To Apply For Summer Camp
I think people often have this misconception and pre-conceived idea about the type of people that are summer camp counselors. It is often thought that camp counselors are always the most extroverted, whacky, loud and funny people, and that is the only way to be a great camp counselor. But the people that think that … More What Character Traits Make A Great Camp Counselor?
Coming to work at summer camp as a counselor is a huge decision and a big commitment – you have to REALLY love kids to want to spend 24 hours a day, 6 days a week with them. Not only that but you have to be willing to put your all into absolutely everything…if you … More 12 Things To Expect As A Summer Camp Counselor
So you’ve decided that you want to work at summer camp? Awesome. Now comes the hard part. I’m not going to lie, the application requires some serious thought, especially if you want to get hired somewhere great, and in a role that you are not only qualified for, but will enjoy too. Whichever agency you … More How To Do A Great Application for Summer Camp
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
While Summer Camp is of course great, fantastic, amazing, about halfway through the summer most people start thinking about what they’re going to do and where they’re going to travel to once camp is over. On your J1 visa you are allowed to stay in the USA for an extra 30 days after you leave … More 5 Common Places Counselors Travel to After Summer Camp
Yep, you read it correctly. Today is #CampTShirtDay. It’s a thing. It was started a few years ago by an awesome ad agency company called Camp Craze (go check them out), and basically the way it works is that all of us summer camp fanatics don our favourite camp t-shirt, take a selfie (or make … More #CampTShirtDay
For the past four summers, since June 2011, I have spent the sunny months between May and September living and working in a place I like to call my second home. That place is Summer Camp in the USA. Choosing to work at a summer camp all those years ago was the best decision I … More Top 10 Reasons Why Being A Summer Camp Counselor Is The Best Job In The World!
As I’ve said before, and I’m sure I’ll say again, working as a counselor at summer camp is one of the best jobs in the world. But despite the common misconception, it’s not all just playing around. There is actual work involved too. Quite a lot of it. Most counselors will be teaching a skill … More Planning Your Activities As A Summer Camp Counselor
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