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My Canadian Summer

Hello everyone! My name is Emer and this past summer I had my first experience working as a camp counselor at Y Country Camp in Quebec, Canada! Now you may be thinking – Canada? I thought summer camps were an American thing? While, yes, most people associate summer camp with America, but there’s a whole… Read More My Canadian Summer

October 19, 2017 ccusamelLeave a comment

CCUSA’s Advice on Being a First Time Counselor

So…you’re about to embark on your big American adventure and you’re feeling pretty nervous. That is totally normal – after all, you’re travelling to live in a whole new country, on your own to start a brand new job! Luckily for you, here at CCUSA we are summer camp experts! And we are going to… Read More CCUSA’s Advice on Being a First Time Counselor

March 10, 2017March 10, 2017 ccusaiireLeave a comment

15 Totally True Reactions of an Over-Tired Camp Counselor

When the teens back-talk   When your lazy co-counselor spends siesta napping   When a camper tells you that you’re mean   “The counselors are taking over the gaga pit! It’s like they’re the kids and we’re the grown ups!”   When your campers take their stinky shoes off after a long hot day  … Read More 15 Totally True Reactions of an Over-Tired Camp Counselor

January 31, 2017 ccusaiireLeave a comment

Jake – Camp Y-Noah, OH

Hi, I’m Jake and I spent the summer of 2015 at Camp Y Noah in Clinton, Ohio. I chose to go with CCUSA as the staff were helpful and always gave me good advice. The process is easy and the option for them to purchase your flights make it an excellent choice. CCUSA only got… Read More Jake – Camp Y-Noah, OH

January 18, 2017 ccusaiireLeave a comment

Why Working as a Camp Counsellor is Great for your Career!

  There is no doubt that working at a summer camp will do wonders for your CV! I have recently been applying to a number of graduate graduate programmes, as are many final year students. In every interview I attended, they were VERY interested in my experience working at a summer camp. Here are just… Read More Why Working as a Camp Counsellor is Great for your Career!

December 16, 2016 ccusaiireLeave a comment

14 Things Camp Counselors Know to be True

You won’t sleep right for 2 months, yet you’re still able to fully function the next day. Naps are Essential for survival.   If you work anywhere but waterfront you get the weirdest of tan lines.   Singing camp songs outside of camp and having people look at you funny. Non camp people just don’t… Read More 14 Things Camp Counselors Know to be True

December 16, 2016 ccusaiireLeave a comment

9 Stages of Losing Your Dignity at Camp

 Stage One: Shock  What is this? What have I gotten myself into? Its training week, the returnee staff are dancing and singing camp songs…Omg what is this? It is really hard to watch from the back of the hall! Maybe if I slouch down in my chair they won’t notice me. Oh no they’ve asked… Read More 9 Stages of Losing Your Dignity at Camp

December 14, 2016 ccusaiireLeave a comment

7 Types of Camper You Will Find at Camp

This blog aims to give you a bit of an insight into what you can expect from your campers when they finally arrive. Bear in mind throughout that the kids that you meet will be the second best group of kids you will ever meet – one step behind the kids I met at MY… Read More 7 Types of Camper You Will Find at Camp

December 9, 2016December 9, 2016 ccusaiireLeave a comment

The Very Best and Very Worst of Camp

Limited Internet access The weekly battle for the cabin which is within Wi-Fi range will be real. Cheeky glances at your phone when you get to go to the canteen at breakfast, lunch and dinner is what you live for in terms of social connect.   Early Mornings You’re not only getting up early but… Read More The Very Best and Very Worst of Camp

December 9, 2016 ccusaiireLeave a comment

What to Pack for your Summer as a Camp Counselor

Hey folks! If you’re anything like me and you absolutely dread packing for long trips. Never feat! A blog post on everything that you need to pack ( and more ) is here ! First of all, let’s get the usual packing list out of the way and we’ll cover the additional items, packed specially… Read More What to Pack for your Summer as a Camp Counselor

December 7, 2016December 7, 2016 ccusaiireLeave a comment

Top Ten Post-Camp Travel Destinations

There are sooooooooooo many places to see in America, and only a month to squeeze them all in! I had the opportunity to visit six different states during my time in the States, so I have drawn up a list of the top ten places I have visited to give you an idea of where… Read More Top Ten Post-Camp Travel Destinations

December 7, 2016December 7, 2016 ccusaiireLeave a comment

A Typical Day at Summer Camp

I don’t know about you, but one of the first things I wanted to know about being a counsellor was what an average day would involve. Just so I knew what my summer days would entail in the beautiful North Carolina! As you’d probably expect, all camps can be a bit different from each other,… Read More A Typical Day at Summer Camp

December 7, 2016 ccusaiireLeave a comment

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