BITS and Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie

Welcome to episode 44 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. When you leave camp, you accomplish something bigger than on paper. You develop skills that will stay with you for life and this week I will be explaining some I have developed while at summer camp and why they have helped me after camp and beyond. Follow me on socials: Blog: www.britinthesix.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/b...

Welcome to episode 43 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. This week I’m giving you tips and tricks to help you navigate through any disagreement you may have, not just at summer camp but for any citation in life too! Relax and enjoy my pearls of wisdom and maybe even learn a little something. Follow me on socials: Blog: www.britinthesix.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/britinthesix T...

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Welcome to episode 41 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. The moment you’ve been waiting for has finally arrived. I am spilling the tea on camp dismissals. That's right, I am explaining real reasons why people have been fired. Having been in the summer camp industry for over 10 years, I have some stories about why people were fired. This episode is the one you have all been waiting f...

Welcome to episode 40 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. The big 4 0! This week I’m letting you behind the curtain and telling you about the different rules I had to follow during my summer camp experiences. I am comparing my USA experience to my Canadian, and telling you about some pretty wild rules! Relax and enjoy. OUT NOW: BITS Travel Journal only CAD$9. Purchase today at stan.s...

Welcome to episode 39 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. This episode is where I truly let you in behind the curtain and share a giant truth bomb about myself and my feelings. I explore how I felt when I first arrived on the camp property in both USA and Canada. Follow me on socials: Blog: www.britinthesix.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/britinthesix TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@britint...

Welcome to episode 38 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. Today’s episode is a storytelling episode, I am diving into retelling my first-ever solo adventure experience, not from what I did, but from my emotional perspective. I am retelling the emotional rollercoaster I felt as a young adult solo travelling for the first time going to summer camp because transparency is key. Get my di...

SURPRISE! A cheeky little bonus episode for you to absorb. I was thrilled to be a guest on "Camp Kids Podcast" chatting about experiences and bonding over summer camp. I connected with Jo Bob - the host of the Camp Kids Podcast - via social media. As we both are in a space where we love to talk about summer camp and share our experiences in this unknown world. Check out Camp Kids Podcast...

Welcome to episode 37 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. As summer is well on its way, I will unpack the three main accommodation types. I’ll be chatting about the pros and cons of hotels vs hostels vs vacation homes. As always I’ll share some personal anecdotes I have encountered with each one. Get my digital travel journal now for only $9! https://stan.store/Britinthesix   Follow...

Welcome to episode 35 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. I paint a picture of my two very different staff training experiences. One from my USA experience and one from my Canadian experience. I explain what you do during your staff training, and share some top tips for anyone encountering it for the first time. Purchase BITS Travel Journal for only CAD$9 stan.store/Britinthesix Foll...

Welcome to episode 34 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. You are flying off on your adventure and I am sharing my tips all about flying. This includes what I pack in my hand luggage, my top tips for flying solo and tips on how to get over jetlag. This episode is one not to miss! Available NOW: BITS Travel Journal Follow me on socials: Blog: www.britinthesix.com Instagram: www.instag...

Welcome to episode 33 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie and I’ve got another guest for you. This week I am joined by Tom (@travelwiththelaw), Tom’s camp experience was delayed by the pandemic but he finally made it out to the USA in 2022. We discuss how he got there and this different perspective. Tom’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/travelwiththelaw Follow me on socials: Blog: www.br...

Welcome to episode 32 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. You’ve been placed at summer camp and the weeks are getting closer, but what do you actually need to do before getting on that plane? This episode answers all those questions, from how to actually prepare for a big adventure to what you have to do before leaving your house for the summer. Follow me on socials: Blog: www.britin...

Welcome to episode 31 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. Carrying on from the packing episode a few weeks ago, I’m back with more insight into that minefield of a topic. I am explaining my personal opinions about what to pack versus what to buy when I’ve arrived in my destination city. Everything I explain in this episode is told from my point of view, what I did to make myself feel...

Welcome to episode 30 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. We all know camp is a very loud, exciting and energetic place, but at times you need to come up for air and take some time for yourself. This week I am explaining the different ways you can unwind and find your me time while at camp. Follow me on socials: Blog: www.britinthesix.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/britinthesix Tik...

Welcome to episode 29 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie and I’m trying something new. This week I am joined by a very special guest, the founder of Work Play USA, Josh Peacock. Josh takes the time to sit and chat about his personal experiences working at summer camp and why he decided to start a summer camp agency. Work Play USA: www.workplayusa.com Work Play USA Instagram: www.inst...

Welcome to episode 28 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. This week I am diving into the topic of culture shock and explaining the four stages of culture shock and how I felt during each phase. Hopefully, my personal experience can help anyone else going through this shock to the system. Follow me on socials: Blog: www.britinthesix.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/britinthesix TikTok...

Welcome to episode 27 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. I am talking about laundry at camp and my experiences with this topic. As always every camp set-up is different, but I want to know if is this a “me” thing or a “we” thing because laundry can become out of control very quickly in a communal setting. Follow me on socials: Blog: www.britinthesix.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/...

Welcome to episode 26 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. I’m back with more FAQs from you, my community. These are questions you’ve asked via social media. With my rule of thumb, if one of you is asking it, there are more of you out there thinking it. So let’s share, and feel more comfortable with this new adventure! Follow me on socials: Blog: www.britinthesix.com Instagram: www.in...

Welcome to episode 25 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. This week I share personal experiences about food at camp. I talk about my American experience vs my Canadian experience. I also dive in deep about how I felt as a picky eater while at camp. Follow me on socials: Blog: www.britinthesix.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/britinthesix TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@britinthesix Facebook:...

Welcome to episode 24 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. I talked about what I personally pack, now let’s dive in deeper into what people most forget to pack and what NOT to pack for overnight camp. I share tips and tricks from my followers as well as explain personal experiences I have had along the way. Follow me on socials: Blog: www.britinthesix.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/...

Welcome to episode 23 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. A common theme I have noticed is many of you just want to make a good first impression. A good first impression to your co-counsellors, peers, employers, and campers. This week I am sharing some common mistakes camp counsellors make before stepping foot on camp property - some of these things I’ve done myself! Follow me on soc...

Welcome to episode 22 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. It’s that time of year when many of you are travelling to your US Embassy. This can be a scary thing, travelling to a government building, but do not fret I am here to hopefully put your mind at ease and sketch the outline of what you can expect on this day. Follow me on socials: Blog: www.britinthesix.com Instagram: www.insta...

Welcome to episode 21 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. I received a DM via Instagram requesting advice about travelling after camp and help as it is all very overwhelming, you ask, I deliver. This week's episode is talking about things you should think about before making any travel plans. Follow me on socials: Blog: www.britinthesix.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/britinthesix T...