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A once in a lifetime experience where else do you get paid to take a nap in the middle of the day

Date:Friday, 28 September 2018

I decided to do Camp America after I graduated from university. I was still working in the same job I had had throughout high school and it was not going anywhere. My family was pushing me to start a career, a “real job”, and I did not feel ready for that. I felt too young to join the rat race, working a 9-5 office job is my worst nightmare! I wanted to do something different, fun and exciting. I heard about Camp America through several friends ...

You Can Make a Difference! - Jakob's Camp America Experience.

Date:Tuesday, 28 November 2017

I spent the summer of 2017 at Happiness Is Camping, a camp for kids with cancer. We had an awesome time!! The camp was fully funded for the campers and we did all different kinds of things from ropes to sports to arts and crafts and even colour wars! In this time I had to look after a camper called Jack. ...

But what If I’m a more reserved, quiet person? - Tegan's Camp America Experience

Date:Thursday, 16 November 2017

In the videos of people at camp you see everyone being daring, outgoing and crazy. During the application process I found this somewhat intimidating. All these people appeared to be extroverted, sporty and like they loved being in front of large groups of people.

That is not me. ...

Where the Camp America Experience Can Take You

Date:Tuesday, 25 July 2017

Some people may have the misconception that working at a summer camp in America is just a gap year thing and that it wouldn’t contribute to someone’s future. Boy are they wrong!

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Murphy’s Law

Date:Tuesday, 6 December 2016

Whether you call it Murphy’s Law or Sod’s Law, either way, when I think about my time with Camp America there’s no better way to describe it; that “if something can go wrong, it will” and I wouldn’t change it for the world. ...

Comfort Zone - Does Camp America push the edges?

Date:Saturday, 5 December 2015

Camp America builds confidence. Camp America gives you an opportunity to get out of your comfort zone. Is that good? We think so.
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What is the food like at Camp?

Date:Thursday, 19 November 2015

Meal times are exciting and incredibly loud and as much as you tell the kids they can’t yell across the dining room they will do their best to test the limits and to do just that. I enjoyed meal times at camp it was a great opportunity to talk and get to know the kids. ...

Summer camp is the most rewarding experience ever

Date:Thursday, 19 November 2015

Here are ten things camp is all about and yes I will say it again ... you are missing out if you don’t experience it for yourself.
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Where on earth is Maine? Am I going to gain weight at camp?

Date:Monday, 9 November 2015

Now my turn: Where on earth is Maine? Am I going to gain weight at camp? What if I don't like teaching kids horse riding? What if I don't get on with anyone? What will I do after camp? Why did I go with Camp America? ...

Oh you had to be there - Camp Highlights

Date:Monday, 12 October 2015

You are going to learn so much about yourself and the things you can handle. Your tolerance and patience will be tested and you will build character.
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Lead Up to the Kids

Date:Tuesday, 8 September 2015

Camp America works with over 1100 camps so it can take some time to find the right job for everyone. ...

I love Camp Sunnyside, I love the campers too, I love the cooks and I love the staff so true

Date:Sunday, 1 February 2015

Camp America Camp SunnysideMy experience with the Camp America program has been great, very supportive and all the help I can get online or with various Camp America Representatives along the way has been very useful.
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Humans of Camp America

Date:Monday, 12 January 2015

As seen on our Facebook page, we share thoughts and opinions from previous and current camp leaders, counsellors and participants. Our aim is to share REAL people's REAL experiences to give you an insight into camp life.
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Erin Simpson TV Show with Chris Handley

Date:Tuesday, 18 September 2012

Erin Simpson interviewed Chris Handley one of our fantabulous Camp America Participants from New Zealand - while he was working at a US Summer Camp in America... check out the interview....
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