Summer Camp
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AmeriCamp Costs: The Truth Behind Working At Summer Camp
Thinking of doing AmeriCamp? Here is the truth behind the costs of working at summer camp! Yes it’s true that working at a summer camp will be one of the best experiences are your life. But it’s also true that it’s not cheap to do. Especially as an international staff member! There are a lot of extra fees that need to be paid to legally work at a summer camp. So be prepare to barely break even in your first year. And in this post I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing all the juicy numbers. So what does doing the AmeriCamp program actually cost? Let’s break it down… AmeriCamp…
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Working at Summer Camp in the USA: Spending Diary
I just spent 10 weeks working at summer camp in the USA and here’s a breakdown of every penny I spent whilst out there. Housing Housing is included in my contract so I spent a grand total of £0 on rent & bills during my 10 weeks working at summer camp. The free accommodation is one of the best parts about working seasonal gigs! Not having to pay for accommodation for a big bulk of the year is one of the reasons I’m able to travel so much and still save a healthy percent of my income. Accommodation = £0 Read next: 5 Ways to Land a Summer Camp Counselor…
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AmeriCamp Discount – Get £30 off the fees!
Use promo code JESSP30 to get £30 off your AmeriCamp fees! AmeriCamp is the agency I have used for the past two years to facilitate my US visa so I can spend the 3 months working at summer camp. There are a handful of similar agencies based in the UK that all pretty much do the same thing. But I chose to switch from another agency to AmeriCamp in my second year as this one has a few benefits… Highest Guaranteed Salary This one is most important for first timers! AmeriCamp has the highest guaranteed salary which means you won’t get an offer below their quoted amount. Currently they guarantee…
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5 Ways to Land a Summer Camp Counselor Job
I’ve spent the past two summers working at a summer camp in the USA and had the best time ever! Working a summer camp counselor job is very intense and often has you on the clock 24/7 but it’s an experience unlike any other. The days are long but filled to the brim with fun, activities and memories to last a lifetime. I have become that annoying friend who has a camp story for every conversation. Like that time I dressed up as a secret service agent to escort a 7-year-old into lunch as he won a “skip the line” prize at Disco Bingo the night before. Or that time…
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46 Days of Full Time Travel: Post Camp Trip Spending Diary!
Michigan, Nashville, Florida, New York, Antigua, Tulum… woah best post camp trip ever!!! And last year I did a two week New England road trip followed by two weeks in Italy. I had a 30-day travel period off the back of my J1 visa for camp that I wanted to take full advantage of. Then with nothing in the calendar until the end of September, I decided to head down to Central America and finally explore a little bit. Plus it gave me chance to put my almost-2 year Duolingo streak to good use 😂 But how much did I spend on my post camp trip? Let’s break it down……
