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How To Structure A Lesson Plan

May 31, 2015

I’ve talked before about planning your activities, but I didn’t really go into detail about the specifics of physically structuring a lesson plan. Every camp does this differently (at my camp we have a layout that involves both writing and illustrations), but the main idea of a lesson plan is that not only do you … More How To Structure A Lesson Plan

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6 Ways You Can Be A Great Camp Counselor

May 15, 2015

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

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How to Build A Campfire

May 3, 2015

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

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How To Do A Great Application for Summer Camp

November 21, 2014

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

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