The sun is setting on your time at Summer Camp USA *sob* – don’t remind us. Of course, it’s always emotional saying goodbye to some of the close friends you’ve made at Camp, but try to remember that it’s not all sad. With the end of Camp comes the start of some incredible travels for you … More Q&A with BUNAC: Life After Camp and the Best Travels Ever
Summer Camp USA is nearly here and BUNAC (and me) are SO excited for you to experience it we can hardly wait. You should be all set to board your plane to the Stars and Stripes now, but this blog is to remind you of a few things whilst you’re in the USA so you know … More Q & A with BUNAC: We’ll Be There For You (At Camp)
The weather is heating up, car windows are being wound down, and the sunglasses are coming out! All of this can mean only one thing – summer is within our reach, and we can hardly wait to get to Summer Camp USA! In case you didn’t know, Summer Camp USA is BUNAC’s incredible programme which gives young … More Q & A With BUNAC: Summer Camp USA Orientation Season is Here!
Yes, I know the blog has been full of BUNAC related posts lately, but as the summer approaches I want you guys to have all the information you need to get yourselves placed at an awesome camp in the USA! In this Q & A, we learn all about how the placement process works and … More Q & A with BUNAC: Getting Placed at Camp
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
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 know, I know… I only posted the first Q&A with CCUSA yesterday, but as their job fairs are coming up (in fact the first ones are TODAY in Dublin & Edinburgh – good luck if you’re heading there now!), I wanted to get you all some insight into their applications and what they’re looking for … More Q&A With CCUSA Part 2: The Application Process
The first arrival day of the summer can be pretty nerve wracking if it’s your first time working as a camp counselor – you’ve never been in this position before and now you’re about to be responsible for a bunch of kids. You are going to be living with them, eating meals with them and … More Awesome Ice-Breaker Questions To Ask Your Campers
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
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
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