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Summer Camp USA

Hi guys, just wondering has anyone been part of the BUNAC Summer Camp USA. If so, what was it like - was you a general counsellor or a activity-specific?

What the kids like etc... you know the sort of questions.

Or maybe you attended the camp again your thoughts please!!!

THANKS

MWAH! :smile:

Reply 1

butterflew

a friend of mine has done this, not sure where, the first time he went as a camp counselor (something fairly junior) and has been invited back for two successive summers as a shooting/ rifle instructor.he really enjoyed it, it's given him good friends and something to put on the cv. would recommend it by proxy!

Reply 2

cardinal

I was a counselor at a US summer camp for two years (went with Camp America first time around and then BUNAC because they did a better deal for returners). It's a fantastic experience but you should be prepared for a lot of hard work - it's definitely not a two-month holiday. I was a lifeguard, swimming teacher and cabin counselor rolled into one (at my camp almost everyone is a cabin counselor as well as a specialist, but it works differently at every camp), so I worked at the waterfront for most of the day while my campers went around to different activities, then I was responsible for them at mealtimes and overnight. I had such a great time and I wish I could have had another summer at camp, but the 'real world' got in the way.

American kids are like any others - I had the occasional bratty child but most of them were lovely. You should be prepared for fairly basic living conditions and not a great deal of time off, but if you love working with kids and are enthusiastic and committed then you'll have a brilliant time. It's worth thinking about a few things before you apply:

- what special skills do you have to offer?
- would you rather be an activity specialist or spend the whole time with your cabin?
- what sort of camp would you prefer to work at? (eg scouts/guides, private traditional camp, special needs, full summer vs one-week sessions etc etc)

Feel free to PM me if you have any questions!

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