Camp America 2015?

So what are these Skype interviews like?
What do camps ask? Would they throw a scenario at you at ask you what you would do or are there more questions about your experience, hobbies ect.?

Any help is greatly appreciated!!

Hey all, I'm going to apply this week with CA, does anyone think this is too late or should I be OK?


(I believe I'm otherwise a strong candidate etc etc etc)

Now it's March you're really pushing it for time. I know CCUSA (a different agency) close applications tomorrow but I'm not sure about CA. Embassy appointments start the week after so if you want to go to camp, you might want to get a move on!

I'm not applying till next year(don't want to be away for results day)

but, I'm unsure about what firm to apply with? Can someone give me pros and cons of each one? Like which is the cheapest? Pays for your flight? Anything really, I want to be informed

And any tips for my application? I don't really have much experience, like I don't have a skill or anything( I do like english- so like creative writing and story telling, however I don't have any actual proper experience, apart from school work and babysitting young family members?)

I also have a part time job which involved working with children sorta, it's at a bowling alley so you know

Anything would be helpful!


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There's a website aimed for students which compare each agency step by step, I don't have it right now but I can try to find it later.

I looked at all of them and I decided to go with AmeriCamp. There isn't a 'best' one as they all offer different things.
Camp Leaders had mixed reviews and people saying they took more money than they said they would, and they take a large cut of the wages you earn. However they book your flights for you.

With AmeriCamp you pay/book the flights yourself, but you earn a lot more money, they arrange things for you to do in the travelling month (don't know whether Camp Leaders do that), and the reviews seem good. If I have any problems I tweet or ring and they sort it out straight away.

Good luck whatever you decide

And most people applying are students too, so having actual experience shouldn't be that common. Even babysitting counts as experience to be a camp counsellor so you should be fine, especially with your part time job! Most people get placed so don't worry about that. I don't have a lot but with the application video I just showed my personality and creativity over actual experience.


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Oooo thank you this helped at lot! I'm sure I can find the website easily enough. I'm just worried about the money, I really want to do this but I'll be a uni student at the time so money will be non existent

What agency did you go through?


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AmeriCamp I understand about the money. The money you earn could probably cover what you pay to go to the camp, but the travelling month would be down to you. That's what I'm nervous about.


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Where are you going travelling? Do you travel by yourself or with your camp mates?


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I think a lot of people make friends at the camp and then travel together. I'm quite shy so I'm scared I won't make any friends and then traveling alone would suck.
But I want to go to New York, LA and see some other places / sights. I haven't planned it yet since I'm still waiting to be placed (and I don't know where that'll be). But flight costs and accommodation will all add up.
It seems a little scary now but many have managed so I have hope


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AmeriCamp I understand about the money. The money you earn could probably cover what you pay to go to the camp, but the travelling month would be down to you. That's what I'm nervous about.


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Does anyone know how long it takes them to approve references? One of mine was approved a few days ago - but the other two have been 'awaiting approval' for about a week now!

Just seen this topic, I am going to Camp Towanda on 7th June flying British Airways Manchester - Heathrow - Newark. Anybody else?




I don't think theres any method to it other than when someone gets round to accepting them for you!

Hey Americamp, been thinking of doing camp america but think i wont be able to go out in time in terms of may/june, heard that camp canada starts later? was wondering how much later?

Is anyone still waiting to be placed?

I had an interview from one camp director three weeks ago. They said they'd get in touch soon but so far I haven't heard anything I'm taking it as a bad sign, and I'm also nervous because no other camp has got in touch with me..


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