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Returning to Camp with CCUSA: February Update

February 28, 2017

Before I begin my February Update, did you know that CCUSA Summer Camp applications close tomorrow, 1st March?! There’s still time to apply for the best summer ever, go on, what are you waiting for? Ok, have you applied? Good. Last month I told you where I was at with my CCUSA returner application – … More Returning to Camp with CCUSA: February Update

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Q&A With CCUSA Part 3: The Interview Process

February 11, 2017

When we last heard from CCUSA, they were telling us all about their application process, including info on their awesome job fairs (congrats if you got hired at a job fair!). But if you didn’t manage to make it to one of the job fairs, and your application is still in its early stages, don’t worry, … More Q&A With CCUSA Part 3: The Interview Process

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Camp Counselor of the Week: Mairead McMahon

December 14, 2016

It’s been a couple of weeks since our last counselor interview with Cat, who has just spent summer 2016 at camp. Now it’s over to Mairead, who has now worked at her camp in upstate New York for 2 special summers! 1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? I went to AHRC Camp Anne … More Camp Counselor of the Week: Mairead McMahon

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Summer Camp Agencies: All About InterExchange

December 2, 2016

InterExchange are a company that have been getting people to camp in the USA for many years and they are very well-respected in the work abroad business, with programs all over the world. They are a designated J-1 visa sponsor and have a committed and informed team who will be on hand to help you with your camp … More Summer Camp Agencies: All About InterExchange

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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: 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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10 Things I Don’t Miss About Summer Camp

September 19, 2016

Camp is a glorious place. If you’ve been reading the blog for a while, you’ll know that I’m a little obsessed and that camp truly is my favourite place is the world. There are a million things that I love and miss about camp when I’m not there but, as with most things, not everything … More 10 Things I Don’t Miss About Summer Camp

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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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