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Camp America Blog

Camp has a special way of getting you out of your comfort zone

Date:Wednesday, 23 October 2019

I chose Camp America over other organisations because the resources were so easy to navigate. Once the application process began, again this was completely off a whim from a Facebook advertisement, the ball just kept rolling – and fast! I was hired only weeks later at the Camp America director’s fair by Camp Modin. ...

Nine years at camp and counting!

Date:Tuesday, 8 October 2019

Dec 27, 2010 is the day that I signed up for what would be a truly life altering experience for me. Ever since that day, my world has revolved around camp in some way. If I wasn’t there, I was making decisions based on how they would affect my ability to get back to camp the following summer. I am hooked on camp life and I don’t see myself giving it up anytime soon. ...

Camp America is addictive... it calls me back every year!

Date:Monday, 7 October 2019

Hey, my name is Oliver and I thought, why not tell you a little about my time at camp. I’ve been doing Camp America for three years now and it has truly been an experience, but I’ll bring it all back to the beginning. ...

I return year after year to see what I can give back to camp

Date:Wednesday, 25 September 2019

Firstly hello to anyone reading this blog of a Hamilton boys journey about the Camp America experience from applying to being a leadership staff member and 7 years returning to camp in the United States.
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My favourite memories of camp will always be the people

Date:Monday, 23 September 2019

My Camp America journey started off in 2015 like most other school leavers – meaning coming to the end of college and having no set idea of where I wanted my life to go from there! ...

Camp America is simply an experience you just cannot get anywhere else.

Date:Thursday, 19 September 2019

I realised about half way through Year 13 that I wasn’t ready to study at University and heard so many amazing stories of people camp experiences and knew I wanted to travel. After reading into how Camp America works I knew it was the perfect opportunity to travel, meet new friends and also learn a lot too!
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Jessica Hodges Camp America Adventure!

Date:Monday, 22 July 2019

I had heard of Camp America and went along to an information evening. The stories previous participants told about the adventures they had definitely sold the idea to me!!
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Josie Weston’s Camp America Experience!

Date:Wednesday, 17 July 2019

Little did I know stepping on to that plane four years ago would be one of my most life changing decisions. ...

What I wish I had known for Camp

Date:Friday, 15 March 2019

What I wish I had known for Camp.

When doing Camp America You get told so much information it's hard to keep track of everything. From What to pack, what to wear, how to act to just are there beaches nearby?

My Camp was based out in the Big Apple; New York. Long Island to be exact. This is what I learnt and what I wish I had known.
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Don't know if Camp America is right for you?

Date:Sunday, 10 February 2019

Maybe you are still not quite sure if Camp America is for you? We've put together some ways for you to figure out if it is right for you or not. Let's be honest it's not for everyone. If after this you are still not sure I can organise a free session (no pressure) on zoom or phone to get to the bottom of what might suit your passions, skills and budget.. ...

The Camp America Experience

Date:Saturday, 2 February 2019

Some days are tough, some days are tougher, and some days make you wish you could never leave, that every season could be summer. ...

One of my proudest moments!

Date:Wednesday, 21 November 2018

Graduating from University I wasn’t ready to step straight into a job, I wanted to experience what was out there in the world before settling down. I had heard of Camp America and went along to an information evening. It was there I learnt that IWH doesn’t just run Camp America NZ but there are some amazing trips/projects they oversee as well. I started researching all the different programs IWH had to offer and I originally wanted to go to Camp ...

And that’s just one kid

Date:Monday, 19 November 2018

Going to a special needs camp is such a crazy opportunity, not one that you should pass up ♥️ when you go and meet the campers you can see how much small things mean to people! ...

The what have I got myself into moment!

Date:Saturday, 6 October 2018

My first year with Camp America was also my first time travelling overseas by myself. Having just finished college and completed a course at polytech, I found myself with no real plans for the future and the desire to “get out of town” Camp America sounded like my ticket out. ...

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 ...

The 5 best warm fuzzy moments you’ll have after you’ve done Camp America

Date:Friday, 7 September 2018

The post camp blues, is definitely a thing! But you have so many amazing memories from your summer in America, here’s some of the warm fuzzy moments you’ll have after you get home form camp! ...

Why a Camp America Summer, is the Best Summer Internship!

Date:Monday, 27 August 2018

Young people all over the world are starting to plan out their summer and for most students, they will be looking to sort out a summer internship, to set them above the rest..... ...

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. ...

Working on a special needs camp! - Connors Camp America Experience!

Date:Thursday, 16 November 2017

When i first saw that there where special needs summer camps as well as "normal" summer camps i thought i would never ever in my life spend 9 weeks working at one of them!!! or so i thought...... ...

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. ...