There's No Place Like Summer Camp: Stories, Tips, and Laughs from Camp America, Camp Counsellors and Beyond

In previous blog posts, all too often I go on about ‘the summer camp bubble’. What does it mean? And what happens inside of it? Well, in this blog post we are going through what its like being cut off from the outside world when working at summer camp.   First off, your phone is on you  all the time. And by that, I mean more than usual (somehow!). You’ll be taking the gadget...

There are some school boy errors that you need to be made aware of when entering the realm of American Summer Camps. Let’s break down the top ten most common and what you can do to avoid them. Calling home too much  is first up and kicks off our list of mistakes made while at camp. You want to detach yourself from tech while working in the job of your dreams. While in America, you want to up...

Volunteering for summer camp can be quite scary. So I’m here this week to go over the steps to take to get your butt over there. Don’t be quitting on me now! The Eight Steps to Volunteer With Camp America Volunteer/get creds – The first step perhaps requires the most work of all the steps. It’s here you need to show that you have some background in the field you want to wor...

Before I begin, I have to mention the rules that I stand by . And those I don’t mention in this post, I also stand by 100%. Smoking and alcohol . It’s up to your camp on how they handle this. Poor performance : Camp are trusting you to do a good job, so make sure you do a good one! Treat this like a job and not a holiday, and you should be fine. Drugs : Of course this isn’t allow...

There are plenty of jobs at camp that summer camps are dying to hire for. So let’s go through the list of the most desired jobs and see how your camp matches up. Of course, first off its counsellors … All camps have them to some extent. Their job? It’s basically to escort the kids around camp, making sure they attend all of their activities, get up in time, stay clean, eat…...

Volunteering at summer camp can be a scary prospect. And for many, it means that they will never get the memories and stories that I once had the privilege to take. So here are some reasons why you should pick yourself up, stop procrastinating and apply for summer camp today.   Is it better to stay in your daydreams? – There are plenty of people who ‘dream’ about doing X, do...

Welcome one and all to another blog post all about summer camp. In this week, we go over the essentials to take on the flights over to America, and perhaps the return leg too. Also, I have to do a quick shoutout to my new YouTube channel . It’s partnering up with this blog and the podcast . So if you prefer video or audio formats, go check those out! Anyway on with the blog, let’s begi...

There are a few things to consider before setting a foot in your newfound summer camp. So here I am to break down a handful of things to decide upon before working at summer camp. Things to Decide Before Volunteering at Summer Camp How much money to bring  – While you are paid to volunteer out in the world of American Summer Camp, it isn’t going to last for the travels afterward. You w...

All summer camps have the same sort of recipe. And summer camp is made special by the people who go to it. So here’s a breakdown of the types of people that will be at EVERY summer camp. Here’s a light-hearted look at what types of people you will find at a summer camp. Check the list to see how you fit in! Lifeguards – If your camp has water, it will have lifeguards. You can spo...

Summer camp has come to an end and here we are missing it. I’m here to spill the beans as to what makes the cut when it comes to summer camp merchandise. Of course, ideally you’d like summer camp merchandise that has something to do with the camp you went to, so let’s begin there… T Shirts  – These are the cream of the crop when it comes to summer camp. Everyone has o...

As a newbie to camp, I was surprised when I heard that it’s guaranteed people get fired from them. So allow me to explain the reasons why you definitely don’t want to be fired from American summer camp, particularly if you are British or an international. Reasons Not to Be Fired From Camp The cost of the Visa  – Cost of everything is thrown down the drain. Camp America keep all o...

So, you’re ready. You’ve signed all the paperwork, gone through all the rigmarole of orientation events and have obtained all of the passport papers and visas. What now? Well consider this. Being British in America, you’re going to be adored. Be prepared for that. They fall for your accent out there so it’s time to up your A game. It’s time to show off some items from...

I’ve had a bit of a thought over the past week or so about the most common mistakes people make prior to going to American Summer Camp. I think I’ve cracked the top six, so let’s have a look and try give you a heads up before you also make these school boy errors. Not giving yourself enough time:  This stands out for me above the others in the list because of how it has such a be...

Going to camp is a terrifying process. On your first time applying, a million thoughts and worries flood your head. Allow me, the host of There’s No Place Like Summer Camp to ease your woes. Here are the eight worries you will have before going to summer camp for the first time. Making Friends – Damn this is a biggie of mine. Each time I have done summer camp, the scare of not making f...

6 Essentials to bring to Summer Camp So, it’s your first year on staff eh? Congrats! Now for all the dreaded panic shopping in the run up to your flight. I’m here to break down some down-right essentials for what you need to pack to get the most out of your American Summer Camp experience. First up, gadgets. You can’t go anywhere without them these days and the same goes for summ...

A teaser into There’s No Place Like Summer Camp, the podcast all about volunteering at American Summer Camp. Built for the internationals, this podcast spills all the beans on what its like to work with Camp America, Camp Leaders, BUNAC, Americamp and more!