BITS and Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie

Welcome back to BITS & Pieces: For the Summer Camp Newbie with me Bethany! Episode 69 and feeling fine! Summer is just around the corner, meaning some of us are already at summer camp for summer 2024. In this week's episode, I run down how to capture memories at summer camp and my ultimate camp photo bucket list for any new camp counsellor. As always any questions DM me: @britinthesix

Welcome back to BITS & Pieces for the Summer Camp Newbie, with me Bethany. Apologies for the gap between episodes, some personal stuff has arisen so had to step away from the laptop, but I'm back baby! This week's episode has answered a FAQ about how working at summer camp makes you more employable. People often question: "Should I go back, or do an internship?" "My pare...

Welcome to BITS and Pieces for the Summer Camp Newbie, I'm Bethany and this is episode 67. Today I am talking about extended contracts. Many of you want to know how I was able to work from May - September at summer camp, and in this episode, I tell all. I retell my personal story of how I got hired for my first extended contract, what role I took and my experience over the years. This answers...

Welcome back to Episode 66 of BITS and Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. It's March and spring is here in Toronto! This week's episode goes hand-in-hand with summer camp in my opinion and that is solo travel. But more importantly, how to stay safe while travelling solo! Many people say enjoy, but noone really prepared me for travelling solo, and what to do and what not to do while on my...

Welcome to BITS & Pieces: For the Summer Camp Newbie, I'm Bethany! Welcome back! It's episode 65 and I am diving into my top tips about surviving a long-haul flight. Some of you will be flying for hours to get to your summer camp destination. My first time going to summer camp, it was my first time flying solo ever! I didn't have any tips and sat in jeans on the plane, ran out of b...

Welcome back to BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. We are on episode 64 and today's topic comes from a DM from one of you! I am chatting and trying to explain the dining hall atmosphere at camp - which I have to explain is soooo hard to pinpoint, but I have tried my best.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcome to episode 63 of BITS & Pieces For the Summer Camp Newbie. Thank you for waiting, I know I've been slacking. I have been so busy with launching a brand new company that I have struggled to find time to sit and record. Sorry for that! ...But I'm back baby! This week's episode is all about that dreaded question of "Why are you going back to summer camp?&q...

Hello and welcome back to BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. Episode 62 is coming into your ears today. I am talking about how you can save money and your budget whilst travelling. From saving money on accommodation to things to do, I am laying it all out, because sometimes common knowledge isn't always that common. Instagram: @britinthesix Tiktok: @Britinthesix

Welcome back to BITS & Pieces: For The Summer CVamp Newbie with me, Bethany. With a new year approaching, there is always talk of resolutions. So with 2024 upon us, I have decided to take a resolution on a travel spin. This is all about ways you and I can travel more sustainably this upcoming year and for years to come. Instagram: www.instagram.com/britinthesix TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@britinth...

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Happy Wednesday all! Welcome back to BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. This week episode I am talking about how to make your application stand out! You are competing against thousands of other summer camp applicants, how can you stand out against the crowd? That's what I am diving into. From skillset to references. I cover it all. It's not one to miss! Instagram: www.instagram...

Welcome back to BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie for episode 58! In today's episode, I am sharing my tips for a returning staff member interview. Yes, interview season is upon us! Whether you are a returning staff member or not this is a great episode to share some knowledge and some wisdom about how to prepare for a summer camp interview as a returner! Grab a notebook and pen or...

Welcome back to BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie, episode 57. This week I am joined by the fantastic Jess! She is The Frugal Explorer, and the Instagram algorithm worked in the best way for us both to meet! Jess joins me in a fun, hilarious conversation all about summer camp and tips on saving money for your summer camp adventure. I absolutely loved having Jess on the pod and we could hav...

Welcome to BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. We are on episode 56! This week I am answering the grand old question that is currently flooding my DM's - which summer camp agency should I go with? I can't answer this question for you however, I can spell out some agencies for you to help you compare what is out there. Remember there are MANY summer camp agencies out there and I...

Welcome to episode 55 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. After many DM's about this subject in my inbox I am addressing the situation. You all want to know about beauty and hygiene while living and working at summer camp. I am giving you tidbits of information that have made me feel comfortable over the past 11 years about this topic. I am completely transparent and not gatekeep...

Welcome to episode 54 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. You have completed a summer at summer camp and now you are back in your hometown with all new stories and filled with excitement to share with everyone. Then you hear a comment saying "you've changed." This episode is my advice on how to deal with this comment and let you know it is not a bad thing! Get my digita...

Welcome to episode 53 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. This episode I am cutting it close by recording this just one day before release, after attending Highlands Music Festival. This week I chat about reverse culture shock and give you my tips on how to overcome it. Follow me on socials: Store: https://stan.store/Britinthesix Instagram: www.instagram.com/britinthesix TikTok: www....

1 YEAR OF BITS & PIECES: FOR THE SUMMER CAMP NEWBIE! Welcome to episode 52 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. It's been a whole year since I started this podcast in my childhood bedroom when visiting my family in the UK. Following the influx of questions about my engagement, I am telling the story of my and Matt's relationship. How we met at summer camp as staff and how...

It's my birthday!!!! Welcome to episode 51 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. This extraordinary episode of the podcast is an Ask Me Anything! As it is my birthday today, I am answering the questions you asked via socials and will be transparently answering them. Plus I will be sharing something HUGE in the episode so do not miss out! Get my digital travel journal now for only $...

THE BIG 5 0! Welcome to episode 50 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. This week I am looking at summer camp life from a different angle. I will be sharing how to deal with conflict. We always talk about the fun and excitement of summer camp, but there is another side too. The lack of personal space, the heightened emotions and communal living. These create a perfect storm to have a...

Welcome to episode 49 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. September is here, which means the summer is almost over! Today I am sharing your top tips about how to get over those post-summer camp blues. I asked my social following this exact question and all the tips are recommendations that you shared. Listen to see if yours made the list. Follow me on socials: Blog: www.britinthesix....

Welcome to episode 48 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. The summer camp season has ended and people are starting their next adventure of after-camp travels! I am sharing another one of my after-camp travel itineraries in this week's episode. I took this route in 2017 around Atlantic Canada, road-tripping around Nova Scotia, PEI & New Brunswick. Maybe you will take some insp...

Welcome to episode 47 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. The summer camp season has come to a close and people are starting their next adventure of after-camp travels! I am sharing one of my after-camp travel itineraries in this week's episode. I took this route in 2015 around the North East of the USA. Maybe you will take some inspiration from my story. Follow me on socials: Bl...

Welcome to episode 46 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. As the summer camp season is coming to a close, I am sharing some tips and etiquette do's and don't's about hostels! Let's face it they are one of the cheapest ways to live while travelling abroad, but for some of you, this might be a new experience. I am here to help guide you through. BUY NOW: BITS Travel Jou...

Welcome to episode 45 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. As the summer is coming to a close, I am sharing a list of great summer camp-themed films, TV and Reality Shows that you can fill that void with. Some you may have seen, some you may have never heard of before, but believe me you'll want to go through this list. OUT NOW: BITS Travel Journal available at: stan.store/britint...