Camp America - general?

I'm thinking of applying for Camp America. Not this year, but 2017. I've read about gaining experience with children, so I was wondering what would be the best sort of thing that I could do?

I don't really know what sort of experience I could gain around where I live, so can anyone give me ideas? Where I can look? What sort of things will help my application?

Honestly I'd say to go with a different company than Camp America - I didn't have a good experience with them though that could be rare. I was circulating from early november and still hadn't heard anything by january, so I went to a recruitment fair where I found out that most camps only want people who are over 21 and/or have an actual qualification in their skill. Even to be the camp photographer (going round taking pictures of the campers) they wanted you to work as a freelance photographer as a career.

If you are set on going though (regardless of company), you should try getting experience by volunteering at local groups like rainbows/brownies/scouts. Other than those groups you could have a look for after school groups or (if you have a specific skill) kids sports clubs.You might have to get a police check before you can do this, but the group will let you know about that.