Summer Camp 2O12 (BUNAC)
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Re: Summer Camp 2O12 (BUNAC)(Original post by sgfrushw)
I was worked as a housekeeper at Tripp Lake last summer so lived with the kitchen staff so any questions or queries please feel free to ask
For anyone else applying I didn't get placed to mid march so still loads of time yet to not worry. As long as your forms and stuff are done asap you should be fine, good luck!
Heya i noticed you worked at Tripp Lake, i'm going there this summer to work as a lifeguard/swim instructor! Any tips or advice?! Thanks, Becky! -
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Re: Summer Camp 2O12 (BUNAC)Firstly you're going to have an amazing time! My main piece of advice is that if you're planning to travel after camp make sure you either take a rucksac or bag you can easily carry because large suitcases are so unpratical on subways etc. It does get pretty cold in the evenings, even in July and August so take warm clothes to wear then. The bunks can get cold so you'll really appriciate being able to wrap up warm. I can't think of anything else at the moment but will let you know if I do!
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Re: Summer Camp 2O12 (BUNAC)I did Summer Camp USA this summer, and Bunac placed me at camp echo lake in NY. The average age at our camp was 22! And I'm 21, but there are lots of people older / younger. No need to worry, everyone is friendly and there are so many different people, you'll have an amazing time.(Original post by MacEwan23)
I'll be 21 by the time I'm out there, I'm sure that we wont be the oldest. Everyone is probably our age, give or take a year or two!
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Re: Summer Camp 2O12 (BUNAC)I want to go so badly now, but my student house tenacy begins from the beginning of July so I was going to live there over summer rather than waste £1000 pounds. So tempted to book an interview in a few weeks time!
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Re: Summer Camp 2O12 (BUNAC)Do it sooner rather than later! Bunac charge you an increased fee if you interview after March 1st. Plus it gives you more time to get placed at a camp!(Original post by Pinklemonade-xo)
I want to go so badly now, but my student house tenacy begins from the beginning of July so I was going to live there over summer rather than waste £1000 pounds. So tempted to book an interview in a few weeks time!
You'd enjoy it so much I'm sure plus most camps finish middle of August so you'd be able to live in your new house for a few weeks before the new Uni year started. -
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Re: Summer Camp 2O12 (BUNAC)Heya, just had a quick question I hope someone may be able to help with...I'd love to work at a summer camp in America and I'm torn besides Americamp and Bunac (although i'm going to be looking for next year as it's a bit late now and I still need save!
) I like Bunac for their included flights but on their website it says flights are "generally from London to New York"
Are Bunac flights negotiable of where they depart and return to the U.K from or is London the only destination? Just wondering about trying to get to and from London...
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Re: Summer Camp 2O12 (BUNAC)Yeah London is the only point of departure/arrival, they go out of Heathrow. What they mean by 'generally' is that sometimes depending on the location of your camp you won't fly into New York City. For example I know a few people who are flying into Boston this Summer but usually you go to NYC and then make your way out to camp from there. Camps cover the cost of you getting from NYC to them or sometimes they lay on a bus etc.(Original post by X-Em-X)
Heya, just had a quick question I hope someone may be able to help with...I'd love to work at a summer camp in America and I'm torn besides Americamp and Bunac (although i'm going to be looking for next year as it's a bit late now and I still need save! ) I like Bunac for their included flights but on their website it says flights are "generally from London to New York"
Are Bunac flights negotiable of where they depart and return to the U.K from or is London the only destination? Just wondering about trying to get to and from London...
The BUNAC flights you don't pay anything upfront for, but they do take it back from your salary hence why you only get paid between $900 and $1100 depending on your age. The actual salary before their cut is around $2500+, however this is the same for Camp America, Camp Leaders, Americamp etc. With Americamp as I understand it with them costs to you upfront are more because you are paying for your own flights etc, but they have the highest wages so it equals out. -
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Re: Summer Camp 2O12 (BUNAC)just got my place
sooo excited, the interview was soo scary and caught me off guard, but somehow i got it 
new york here i come.. but im such a fool, he gave me the companies name and i forgot, cos i just couldn't think
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Re: Summer Camp 2O12 (BUNAC)and what, hunt down girls while your at it???(Original post by hasan4life)
im doing it with fresh air fund, in new york if anyone else going to the same place
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Re: Summer Camp 2O12 (BUNAC)Bunac no longer accept CRB checks so don't apply for one of those! It's the ACPO police check that you want, there should be a form to print off when you log into you Bunac account after being accepted on to the program.(Original post by jde-tv)
how do I apply for my CRb check? I cant find anything on the website that Bunac gives you a link too :s -
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Re: Summer Camp 2O12 (BUNAC)I can't speak for every single agency but I have to say that I don't know if they will; take you on. Pretty much every camp in America starts between mid may and the 27th June and Camp Leaders and Camp America won't take on first time participants if they're not available before the 27th June. Camps usually finish mid to late August so you needing to be back by the first of August is also an issue. Honestly, I don't think you would be accepted on to the program if you're only available for a month. Most if not all agencies need you to be available for at least 9 weeks because of visa requirements and camp start dates. Any chance you could be available over june-august this year? If not you might have to postpone it for a year(Original post by Student00009)
How long do the camps usually last? I said I was available from july - sep on my application but just found out I need to be back by the 1st of august
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Re: Summer Camp 2O12 (BUNAC)Try and be as outgoing and enthusiastic as possible. Focus on your experience with children and your relevant skills and tell them how excited you are about going. Look over the camp's website before your interview so that you can answer questions about it. Have some questions at the end to ask them as well. Good luck!!(Original post by Kfxx)
I have a phone interview for a camp in New York, any tips!? x
) I like Bunac for their included flights but on their website it says flights are "generally from London to New York" 
new york here i come.. but im such a fool, he gave me the companies name and i forgot, cos i just couldn't think 
