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
Did you read about Alice‘s experience at summer camp last week? This time it’s Juliet’s turn to tell you everything she loves about her job at camp. 1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? I go to Camp Sloane YMCA and at the end of 2014 it marked my 10th consecutive summer … More Camp Counselor Of The Week: Juliet Basraoui
Last week you heard from Libby about her time as a summer camp counselor, and now it’s Jess’ chance to tell you about her first summer working at camp in the USA. 1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? I work at Camp Conowingo in Maryland. It is a Girl Scout camp … More Camp Counselor Of The Week: Jess Toogood
Last week you read all about Eimear’s summer camp experience, and this week it’s Rosa’s turn to tell you about her 5 summers spent at camp, both as a camper and counselor! 1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? I work at Camp Sloane YMCA which is nestled in the Berkshires (at … More Camp Counselor Of The Week: Rosa Kornfein
I hope you enjoyed Hollie‘s awesome interview last week, up next is a camp counselor who has worked at 2 different summer camps in the USA and is a fountain of knowledge on all things camp! 1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? 5 Summers at camp – Frost Valley YMCA (4) … More Camp Counselor Of The Week: Eimear O’Hare
Last week you read all about Dawn’s time at summer camp and how it has affected her life. This week it’s Jen’s turn – a mother and author whose life and career has all stemmed from camp. 1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? Most of my camp memories come from a … More Camp Counselor of the Week: Jenifer Brady
Last week you read about Lily’s experiences of being a summer camp counselor, this time it’s James’ turn. 1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? Camp Sloane YMCA. I have been to camp three years now and plan to do a further two. 2. Why did you decide to work at summer … More Camp Counselor of the Week: James Deans
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
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