The Summer Camp Rookie

In this episode, Jack breaks down the Camp America application process - what it’s really like, what to expect, and how to give yourself the best chance of getting placed. It's essentially an instructional podcast From nailing the interview, navigating paperwork, timelines, and the all-important embassy visit, Jack shares his firsthand experience of applying and what he wishes he knew before...

In this episode, Zoe and George are joined by Chloe to discuss what it actually means to be a ‘returner’ at Camp America — someone who just can’t stay away from camp life. This episode starts off quite structured and grown-up... From the pull that brings you back summer after summer, to the deeper friendships, bigger responsibilities, and evolving perspective that comes with each return, Chloe sha...

In Episode Three, Zoe and George discuss the dizzying concept of the 'camp bubble' with Sean, semi-permanent resident of the camp bubble.  From the nerves of arriving in the U.S. for the first time to the madness of camp traditions, Colm opens up about the friendships, challenges, culture shocks, and unexpected moments that made his experience unforgettable, emotional, incredible and bor...

Emily talks (mostly) about her experience at a Camp America Job Fair - the experience of going in with no knowledge whatsoever and throwing herself from Watford to the states.  Zoe, George and Emily also get into their own experiences of the job fair - the emotion, the strangeness and why you shouldn't say you're an expert at flying trapeeze and pottery if you're explicitly not.

In Episode One, Zoe and George drag camp alumni Colm away from his work, to share what it was really like to spend a summer working with Camp America. From the nerves of arriving in the U.S. for the first time to the madness of camp traditions, Colm opens up about the friendships, challenges, culture shocks, and unexpected moments that made his experience unforgettable, emotional, incredible and b...