It’s almost a week since I left camp (sob) and, even though it’s been VERY busy week, I’m not going to lie, I’m really missing my second home and everyone who is still there. I’ve been thinking a lot recently about what it is about camp that makes me feel so attached to it and … More 10 Things I Miss About Summer Camp
A new counselor of the week interview… yay! Our last interview was with the lovely Liam, and now it’s over to Sophie, to tell us all about her summer camp experience. 1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? I went to Sherwood Forest Camp, Missouri. This was my first year. 2. Why … More Camp Counselor of the Week: Sophie Webb
A few summers ago at camp a friend of mine made up a new game called, yep you guessed it, ‘Outside the Box‘. It’s a great game and one you can play pretty much anywhere you are, with anything you can find – essentially you give the kids a box or crate full of a … More Thinking Outside The Box: What Camp Is All About
It’s been a few weeks since the last counselor interview with Dominic, but this week it’s over to Liam who is going back to camp this summer after a year away! 1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? I went to Camp Homeward Bound in New York State – about an hour … More Camp Counselor of The Week: Liam Cutler
Last week we heard from Daniel about his first summer at camp, and now it’s over to Dominic, another first timer, who’s heading back to camp this summer for another awesome few months! 1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? I went to Camp airy in the Catoctin mountains of Maryland, Summer … More Camp Counselor of the Week: Dominic Jones
It’s been a few weeks since the last post, but here it is, the newest Q&A session with NYQUEST, this week it’s all about the interviews you will have with your agency. 1. Will my interview be in person? This really depends on the agency you apply through. Many summer camp programs have offices across … More Q & A With NYQUEST: Interviews With Agencies
So… I wrote a book. Yep, me, I wrote a book!
I wanted to find a way to put all my summer camp stories and advice into one place, and I figured a book was the very best way to do that. … More I Wrote A Book (And How You Can Win A Copy)!
It’s been a while since the last one of these… if you’d like to take part in this series, just pop you email in the comments, or get in touch. Anyway, a few weeks ago, we heard from Chrissy, a long time camper and staff member, about her time at summer camp, and now it’s … More Camp Counselor Of The Week: Jess Eckersley
Since a lot of camps in America are based in the New England area, the likelihood of you visiting NYC after camp is pretty high. I’ve spent a huge amount of time in New York since I first started going to summer camp (my camp is only about 2 hours away on the train), so … More 10 Things To Do In NYC After Camp
Last week we heard from Ben about how much he loves summer camp, now it’s over to Chrissy who has spent 5 summers as both a camper and counselor. 1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? I went to Camp Sloane. I was a Student girl in Session 2 in the summers … More Camp Counselor of the Week: Chrissy Maber
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