Inspired by a recent post by The Camp Nerd, I thought I’d do my own list of summer camp websites, blogs and resources that have inspired and helped me over the last few weeks, months and years, not only with ideas for whilst actually at camp, but also with this blog and in the run … More Top 10 Summer Camp Websites (& Other Resources)
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
Last week you heard all about Anne’s first summer at camp, this week it’s time to hear from Rachel, a long time camper and staff member. 1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? My siblings and I spent our first 4 camp years at a place called Camp Redwood…but in 2007 good … More Camp Counselor Of The Week: Rachel Bodden
So now that you’ve applied for your visa, and booked your appointment, you actually have to go to the Embassy! Going to the U.S. Embassy can be a pretty scary thought when you don’t really have any idea what to expect. I know I was heaps nervous the first time I went, and I thought … More Getting Your Visa: What Happens At The Embassy?
10:45am Loving my day off so far. Went to the batting cages yesterday afternoon to hit some balls (I was surprisingly better at it than I thought I would be!), and then to Mizza’s for pizza and beers as per usual. Now at Irving Farms for breakfast… standard order of bacon and egg on a … More Day 38. July 2nd ’14: Another Day Off & A Mahoosive Storm
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
While working at summer camp is, like I keep saying, an awesome, fun, fulfilling, amazing, magical thing to do… in fact, I would class it as the best job in the world, while you’re at camp there is one very important thing to remember. It is a job. Let me repeat. IT. IS. A. JOB. … More 6 Surefire Ways To Get Kicked Out Of Camp
So last week’s camp counselor interview was all about me, did you read it? This time we turn to Gareth, or Gaz as he’s usually known, to hear about his first summer at camp. 1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? I went to Camp Sloane YMCA and will be returning for … More Camp Counselor of the Week: Gareth Bradley
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
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