Most of the Summer Camp agencies now ask that you make a video about yourself and your skills to go along with your application – for the majority of them it isn’t compulsory, but it will definitely help your application to reach the right places faster if you do decide to add a video. I … More Top Tips For Making An Awesome Summer Camp Application Video
If you’ve been thinking about applying to work at summer camp but aren’t 100% sure, or just simply haven’t quite gotten around to starting your application, then I’ve got a question for you? What are you waiting for? But seriously. You’ve read about why being a summer camp counselor is the best job in the … More The Time Is Now. Apply TODAY!
This week’s counselor of the week is Danielle, who just spent this past summer at camp in Connecticut, taking photos and enjoying everything summer camp has to offer. 1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? I went to Camp Sloane in Lakeville, Connecticut. This year (2014) was my first year. 2. Why … More Camp Counselor of the Week: Danielle Barnes
7:30am Oh god, I’m so hungover. We went out last night to Mizza’s (the local pizza place…with heaps cheap beer) to celebrate my birthday and it got a little out of hand. It was just the 8 or so of us that have been at camp these last few weeks for the Spring season that … More Day 13. June 7th ’14: Happy Birthday To Me!
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
I’ve become very aware that I talk about camp a LOT. That was sort of the reason I started this site – so I could gush about how much I love camp and everything to do with camp to my heart’s content, without pissing people off or getting too annoying. But someone pointed out to … More Summer Camp: It’s Not All Rainbows And Unicorns
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
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