Summer Camps across the USA spend the off season looking for the perfect candidates to fill their open camp counselor spots – sometimes they might have very specific roles in mind, such as a horse riding instructor or lifeguard, but most of the time they just have a general idea of who they need to … More Top Summer Camp Skills
I think people often have this misconception and pre-conceived idea about the type of people that are summer camp counselors. It is often thought that camp counselors are always the most extroverted, whacky, loud and funny people, and that is the only way to be a great camp counselor. But the people that think that … More What Character Traits Make A Great Camp Counselor?
Coming to work at summer camp as a counselor is a huge decision and a big commitment – you have to REALLY love kids to want to spend 24 hours a day, 6 days a week with them. Not only that but you have to be willing to put your all into absolutely everything…if you … More 12 Things To Expect As A Summer Camp Counselor
4:30am Oh my god I am so cold. Why am I awake? Bloody jetlag. My body clock is so screwed right now. Everyone else is asleep. Shhh. Oh, the window was open, that’s why it’s freezing in here. Why was the window open? Right, come on sleep, come back to me…don’t need to be up … More May 28th ’14. Day 3: Jetlag, Fishing, Make-Believe Storms and Hilarious Pranks
While Summer Camp is of course great, fantastic, amazing, about halfway through the summer most people start thinking about what they’re going to do and where they’re going to travel to once camp is over. On your J1 visa you are allowed to stay in the USA for an extra 30 days after you leave … More 5 Common Places Counselors Travel to After Summer Camp
For the past four summers, since June 2011, I have spent the sunny months between May and September living and working in a place I like to call my second home. That place is Summer Camp in the USA. Choosing to work at a summer camp all those years ago was the best decision I … More Top 10 Reasons Why Being A Summer Camp Counselor Is The Best Job In The World!
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