Okay, the title’s a lie. What happens on day off NEVER stays on day off. In fact, all the details of what happened on your day off will probably make it back to camp before you do. Depending on what camp you end up at you will most likely have one day off per week … More What Happens On Day Off, Stays On Day Off
I often get asked by family and friends who have never worked at camp and don’t really know anything about it what the kids who go to summer camp are like. It’s quite a tough question to answer because while there isn’t really one description to cover them all, there is also a very simple … More What Are The Kids At Summer Camp Really Like?
In one of my earlier posts, I wrote about the summer camp agencies as a whole, and created a comparison chart so you could assess which agency would provide you with better value for money for your needs. But what about all the other little things that the agencies do or don’t give you? This … More Summer Camp Agencies: All About 3 Adventures
8:45am It’s my day off and I’m up before 9am. What am I thinking? Me and the girls (Rosie, Rosa, Tash and Caitlin) are driving to Vermont today to go and choose the horses that we’ll have at camp for the summer. Ok, well really Rosie’s choosing the horses (she’s the Riding Director) and the … More June 5th ’14. Day 11: A Road Trip to Vermont and a Groundhog called Bobby
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
One of my most favourite things about summer camp is that no day is ever the same. Sure it runs on the same schedule – breakfast at 8, activities until 12, lunch at 12:30, more activities until 4:30, dinner at 6, evening activity until 8:30, put the kids to bed at 9, hang in the … More 10 Of The Best Moments In Your Day As A Summer Camp Counselor
8am Breakfast. It’s just me, Rosa and Jess working today as everyone else is on their day off (the last one of Spring Camp I think), so it’s pretty quiet. I think we’re just going to be doing odd jobs around camp, which is kind of my favourite thing to do. But actually. I like … More June 1st ’14. Day 7: Work Hard, Play Hard
By now, you probably get the idea that I think summer camp is the greatest job you’ll ever have. But instead of me just telling you that repeatedly, here’s a list of 90 reasons WHY summer camp is so awesome and why you absolutely have to apply! So if you’re undecided or you’ve filled in … More 90 Reasons Why You Absolutely HAVE To Apply For Summer Camp
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
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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