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
It’s officially confirmed! I will definitely be returning to Camp Sloane this summer, and this year will be taking on a new challenge in the role of Program Director, something I’m mega excited about. I’m going to be returning to camp through BUNAC this year, which is awesome and I feel like I’ve come full … More Q & A with BUNAC: The Summer Camp Programme
When you first arrive at camp, you’re going to go through a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions. Things like ‘what on earth have I let myself in for?‘, ‘who are all these crazy people?‘, and ‘oh dear, I’m not sure I can do this‘. And that’s totally normal… camp can be overwhelming at first, and … More 10 Signs You’re a Summer Camp Newbie
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about all the time I’ve spent at camp and I’ve worked out that over the last 6 years, since my first summer at camp, almost 24 months of that time has been spent living and working at my favourite place in the world. So in all that time, there’s … More My Best Summer Camp Memories
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
I know I say this every month, but really… the END of September? Already? SEPTEMBER! How does that happen? It feels like I spent forever waiting for the summer to arrive and then in the blink of an eye it’s over. Mental. Let me backtrack a little bit though, and fill you in on my … More Returning to Camp with CCUSA: September Update
In the next 9 days there is an executive order that can be signed to end the J1 visa program, which would mean no more international staff at summer camps, and the end to Summer Work Travel programs across America. To me, this is absolutely devastating. The vast majority of staff at my camp are … More ALERT: NO MORE INTERNATIONAL STAFF AT SUMMER CAMPS!
How’s the summer going guys? I hope its awesome and everything you imagined it would be! By now you’re probably starting to think about what’s going to happen when you leave camp, your travels and (hopefully) how the process for returning to camp next summer works. Well, don’t worry, because CCUSA are here to tell … More Q&A With CCUSA Part 9: Life After Camp
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
I’m on the plaaaaaane! That’s right, the day has finally come. I feel like I’ve been waiting for this forever, and these last 3 weeks have been absolute torture, knowing that everyone was already at camp, having the best time in the camp bubble, while I still had a whole bunch of life stuff to … More Returning to Camp with CCUSA: June Update
