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    AmeriCamp Costs: The Truth Behind Working At Summer Camp

    October 14, 2025 /

    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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    5 Ways to Land a Summer Camp Counselor Job

    November 12, 2024 /

    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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