It’s time for another camp counselor interview! Last week you heard about Steven‘s first summer at camp, and now we hand over to Charly, who is about to start her third summer! 1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? This will be my third summer at Camp Sloane YMCA. 2. Why did … More Camp Counselor Of The Week: Charly Avern
Starting any new job is scary. But starting a job you’ve never done before in a different country? That’s a whole different story! I’m sure all of you want to be the best possible counselor that you can be at camp this summer, so here’s a few ways you can go about doing that. 1. … More 6 Ways You Can Be A Great Camp Counselor
9:10am Day off, day off, day off! Got up early to come for breakfast at Irving in Millerton. Bacon and egg on a roll. Best thing ever. I’m sure I’ve said that before? I’ve borrowed Keith’s car and we’re going to go to Great Barrington for tattoos and piercings. Yay! Very excited. 3:15pm Just left … More Day 58. July 22nd ’14: It’s Tattoo Time!
Last week you got the chance to read all about Lizzie’s awesome experiences at summer camp, now it’s Rob’s turn to tell us about his 7 summers at camp! 1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? I went to Indian Head Camp, in Pennsylvania, for 7 years! 2. Why did you decide … More Camp Counselor of the Week: Rob Jowett
Something you will have to learn very early on at summer camp is how to build a campfire! Campfires are a massive tradition at camp, with songs, games and, of course, s’mores being the order of the day. (If you don’t know what a s’more is, you’re in for a massive treat – see ‘S’ … More How to Build A Campfire
It’s that time of the week again folks! Time for another camp counselor of the week interview! Last week you heard all about Rachel‘s years at camp, and this week it’s Max’s turn to tell you all about the different camps he’s been to as a camper and counselor. 1. Where did you go to … More Camp Counselor Of The Week: Max Alexander
Written by Libby Wuszke Anyone who has ever been at camp, whether it be for a week or for multiple summers, knows this indescribable feeling or thing. It is known as the “magic” of camp. No one really knows how to explain it, and everyone attempts but no one has really ever succeeded. We all … More The ‘Magic’ Of Camp
While the majority of people who go to work at summer camp are university students, there are also a lot of people for whom a summer spent working at camp is part of their gap year, either at the beginning or at the end. Whether those people are recent school leavers, uni graduates, or are … More 8 Reasons Why Working At Summer Camp Is A Great Option For Your Gap Year
When you’re applying to work at summer camp, it’s hard to know exactly what the camps and their directors are actually looking for. Sure, they might advertise for a soccer coach, experienced climbers and ropes course leaders, passionate horse riding instructor or talented music and art teachers, but within those roles, what do the really … More What Camp Directors Look For In A Summer Camp Counselor
That should really say what are you going to do at camp WHEN it rains. Because it’s America, and it’s summer, so you are going to have some of the craziest (and most awesome) storms you’ve ever seen. So while the majority of your days at camp will be spent outside in the sunshine, teaching … More What Do I Do At Camp If It Rains?
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