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THE TRUTH ABOUT CAMP | What working at a summer camp in America really like *WITH PICTURES & VIDEOS*
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- čas přidán 22. 07. 2020
- In the summer of 2018, I went and did an experience which I’d always wanted to do and that was Work at a summer camp in America. In this video I wanted to get really real and honest with you and give you the truth about what it’s really like working at a summer camp in America and all the things you need to know before you go!
I had some amazing experiences whilst out there but also some not so great experiences so I wanted to tell you EVERYTHING that you may encounter whilst you’re working at a summer camp!
The topics I talk about:
1. Is it like the movies? - what does camp look like and what happens there
2. The kids
3. The structure of the summer and day in the life as a camp counsellor
4. The main pros and cons and would I recommend?
I want to create some more videos on this topic as there is so much to talk about so please let me know if you have any questions! In future videos I will tell you stories about my time at camp and travelling afterwards as well as tips for packing, getting paid, choosing your camp etc!
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My name is Maisie and I've created this channel with the hope that I can inspire, advise and entertain people whilst also having a fun creative outlet for myself! My goal is to create advice videos for starting your career as a young person, gap years and self love. I also want to create fun lifestyle content to entertain you all as well as a way of me being able to look back on my memories!
Lots of love,
Maisie Rose x
Hello lovely people! If there is anything you would like to know about camp, travelling after etc then leave it in the comments below & I’ll try and cover it in my next video about this experience! 💖
Hiiii, what estimate would you give for how much money you should take with you 😊
@@linak9889 I’d say just take £100 cash and the rest just saved in your bank / loaded into a dollar card - save as much as you can but you’ll also get paid by camp too.
I’d say for camp and travelling after you need about £700 saved and the more the better x
@@MaisieCraddock do they pay after the full time at camp or do they pay weekly?
@@cloutzyyt7517 my camp paid after about 4 weeks and then another instalment towards the end of camp but I think all camps may vary but mostly every few weeks :)
This is SO interesting coming from an American!! lol I feel like summer camps in America are on another level. And kids here are WILD
Hahaha omg yes I can imagine it’s weird to listen to! You are 100% on another level there but I loved it!! Was the most entertaining summer I’ve ever had 😂 thanks so much for watching lovely 💓💓
I loved this and was definitely feeling Camp Rock vibes!!! So interesting to listen to your experience and what you got up to after! xxx
Thanks my lovely! So glad you enjoyed it & yes defo like camp rock - where was joe though? That’s the question !! Xxx
this was so interesting to watch!! I worked at a summer camp for 6 years, although it was a day camp so the experience of working there was pretty different! 💕
I’m glad you found it interesting Aimée! Thank you 💖 aww wow 6 years! A day camp sounds so much better! At least you have some peace and quiet in the evening haha 🙌😂
omg being with kids 24/7, you go girl! I would not be able to deal hahaha
Hahaha thanks girl! It was tough at times but so much fun overall!!
This was fun to watch your really good at story time telling!
Aw thanks so much Layan! That means a lot and I’m so glad you enjoyed it xx
Really want to do this in a few years, but working as a tech operator for the theatres. Looks so fun!
You definitely should! It’s the best experience
Im so happy you did a video on thiss✨ I’ve always wanted to work at summer camps and my friends that have gone have said similar things to you! Loved this video x
Aw thank you Rachel! I’m so glad you enjoyed it and found it useful! You should definitely go if you can! You would have even more brilliant storytimes 😂x
Maisie Rose Honestly no worries Maisie! Knowing me I’ll have a storytime about A Summer Camp Disaster with the way my Storytimes go 😭😂x
Rachel Oderinde Hahahaha well if you ever do it I expect to see vlogs too !! 😂😂
I’m So glad you did this, I’ve seriously wanted to do it for ages! Xxxx
Aw thanks so much girl! Honestly do it if you can! You would fit right in honestly xxxx
I won’t be able to try it this summer since I have a wedding in July but I will seek out VBS camp positions instead. Did it a few years ago before the pandemic hit and enjoyed working in arts and crafts. Though I would love to lead a group of kids this time.
Awesome video!
Loved this, always wondered what it’s really like 🤩
Thank you so much!! I’m glad it answered your curiosities 😂💕
I definitely watch both of those movies when I am missing summer camp!
Yes!! They are such great movies ❤️
I always wanted to go to camp when i was younger lol ! camp rock is very much the reason why i wanted to go ❤️ new sub here
Awww yes Camp Rock was my reason too! was hoping I’d find the Jonas Brothers there but that never happened 🤣 thanks so much girlie 💖💖
Enjoyed this video soo much love 😍 also it took me sometime to get to your video I’ve just been a little unwell 🤧 anyway loved the story time girl you’re really good at story telling 🤗
Awww thank you!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Don’t worry at all! I hope you’re feeling better. Thank you! I’m hoping to tell some more stories soon 💕💕
You have amazing content! Keep up the great work. I’m looking forward to seeing more videos. Anyway your eyes so beautiful 💯 stay safe
Aw thank you that’s so kind!! Stay safe too :)
Omg that’s so exciting lol. I miss summer camp.. that was yearsssss ago 😭
Aw thanks girl! It’s was super exciting!! Awww I bet you do! It’s so much fun as a kid 💓
loooove how many pictures are in this v v helpful video xxx
Rebecca Burrows awwww yay I was hoping they would be useful! Thank you xxxx
Loving your channel so glad I stumbled across it you got some really great content and earned a new subbie here! This sounds like the best experience, the kids doing pranks must be so funny I bet its hard to keep a straight face! And 14 people in one bunk that must get tense at times haha! Still I would love to do this. I was meant to be doing it this year but obviously with everything going on its cancelled really sad times. I went through camp leaders and I would 0/10 recommend them at the moment. Out of £600 that I paid they're refusing to give me any more than £175 refund which is an absolute scam that I can't even afford to accept considering I never ended up leaving the county its such a nightmare. But really hope to do it someday so thanks for sharing your experience :)
Aww thank you so much Izzy! This is such a kind comment 🙌🥰 it was an amazing experience with its ups and downs defo! Oh no that’s a nightmare!! I’m so sorry to hear about that!! They surely have to give it you back!! So it’s camp leaders not paying you back or the camp? Can you transfer the cost to next year and do it then? ❤️❤️
@@MaisieCraddock I'm glad you were able to go and have an amazing time I'm sure its something you'll never forget! Yeah its so annoying I would love to go next year but not sure I'll be able to get 4 months off work I really feel like I missed my chance! xx
wow 6-7 weeks?! mine only lasted 1 :(( can i just say im really diggin your vibe & personality! oh pls post more soon, I would love your support, just subbed! 🥰
Yep and that was just one session!! Some kids stayed for both so we’re there for like 11 weeks or more 😮 aw thanks so much girl that really means a lot 💜💜
Maisie Rose WOOOW that’s so cool!
girl you are so cute and beautiful! you seem so sweet, and i really enjoyed this video! i can't wake up that early for the love of me! 2-3 activities are a lot, seems really fun tho, you're right, you do learn a lot of skills and make friends! can't wait for future videos, keep it up babe, new sub xo
Awww thank you so much girl! Such a sweet comment! I know the struggle was real waking up so early 😂 it was fab though overall! Thanks so much for watching xx
I loves working on summer camps !
This is an amazing video !!!
Aww yeah they are so much fun! Thanks girl, so glad you enjoyed x
Honestly I've never gone to a camp coz there aren't really camps here in tunisia! It's kinda different educational systems! But what you said sounds interesting, loved that you show up just so authenthic and talking about your experienceee❤
Aww yeah! If you fancy it and can go, then definitely go to America and do it like I did as we don’t have stuff like that in the UK either! Thank you so much for such a lovely comment and I’m glad you found it interesting ❤️
amazing video!😌
Aw thanks so much girl! I’m so happy you enjoyed it 🥰💖💖
love that you were listening to camp rock too, haven't watched that film in so so long! going to check out more of your videos now, you have such a lovely personality!! just subbed babe 🤍🤍
Hahaha yess I couldn’t not! Camp Rock is such a classic haha!! Aww thanks so much girl, that means a lot 💖💖💖
Awhhh we really want to do camp America😭😭 this sounds sooo fun
Awww you so should! Maybe when the world is back to normal! It was so much fun xx
so I have been offered a place at a camp however I'm not sure about the camp would you reccomend getting in touch with other camps to view your camp america profile?
If you’re really not keen on it then you will have to reject it to be able to be visible to other camps. This can risk you getting selected for another however, I can’t imagine it being a huge risk and if you’ve applied now for next year you’ve got plenty of time to find the right camp for you so I’d say, keep looking until you’re happy :)
omg im super early haha!!! looking really pretty today btw!
Thanks so much girly! Hope you enjoyed xx
I live in the states and I wish I went to camp haha. My friend worked there for a summer and she loved it!
Aww well it’s never too late girl! It is amazing overall! 💜
My friend had her hair cut off by some mean twins while she slept. They got away with it because we couldn't prove it was them 😬
Omg no that’s so bad!! I think this is a rare thing to happen but we had some annoying kids too so you never know.... unlikely though 😂 I hope her hair has grown back now!!
Are there british kids that go there? I can see that they are international... just wondering if there is a decent number of international kids?
I think this will depend on which camp you go to but all the kids at my camp were American and it was just the staff that were international!
This was a really interesting video, sounds like a very different experience to my experience of working on a summer camp in eastern Ukraine 🤣
I’m glad you found it interesting!! Haha yeah I can imagine! Your experience sounded great though! Xxx
What an incredible experience!! 💗
Thank you Amy! It was amazing! Thanks for watching 💓💓
It's great my friend💞🌸
Ana Gastarova it is! Thank you 💓
this was so interesting!! new subbie xx
Thanks so much girl! Means a lot xx
What to do if you are interested to go to one specific camp to go to as a councelor? As I understood, you aply at camp america and camps choose out of applicants. Therefor, the chance to get to your „Dream“ Camp seems very little? @maisiecraddock
You could reach out to that camp directly and introduce yourself etc. I’m not sure exactly how it works but they could then either recruit you via camp america (more preferable as you’ll then have the support of Camp America) or they could hire you directly and then you’ll have to sort your own flights and arrangements to get to camp. If I was you though I would do it via Camp America and you may be able to tell Camp America your preferred camp too or meet them at a recruitment fair. If you don’t get hired by that camp though at least you’ll have the fall back of others doing it that way :)
why do councleors come two weeks prior tho? thats a lot of time without doing what yall came to do huh.. also how many councleors and kids is there? and do u rly dont have ur own room or at least a room with ur coworkers? can u go home after first group of kids go or u have to stay till the end of the summer? also do u know anything abt those "30 days of traveling with ur nw coworker friends" after the camp? and why 30?
Counsellors go 2 weeks before to prepare everything ready for the kids arrival as well as getting to know their job roles, training and making friends. It’s a really important 2 weeks and actually one of the best parts of the experience.
Numbers of counsellors and kids will vary at each camp but their websites will give rough numbers. Usually 1 counsellor to every 8-10 kids I would say.
At my camp, I didn’t have my own room - we shared with the kids but the more senior staff just shared with co workers and I know at other camps, specialist counsellors sometimes don’t sleep with the kids in the same room, it’s just general foundries that do.
There might be an option to go home after the first session but ideally the camp would like you there for the whole time as bringing in a replacement would be hard.
Yes you get 30 days as part of your J1 working visa that means after you’ve finished working there you have 30 days to stay in the country and travel if you wish. 30 days is just the rules on the visa, I don’t know why :)
@@MaisieCraddock ohhh okay okay got it!! it all makes more sense now haha thank u so much! im thinking of apllaying for summer 2024 and want to know all the details before going hah:) thanks again
Hey there, loving your video, I'm doing camp this year (two months ahead). And I have a very disquieting question, do you share showers?Meaning no privacy in the shower? Or do u have like individual cabins? Thank you for all your insights:)
Hey thanks so much!! Ahh only 2 months away that’s so exciting! So I guess it may vary from camp to camp but at my camp, the showers were all just cubicles next to eachother with curtains across the front. So you’d never see anyone but were in very close proximity to someone else having a shower. Saying that, you can always find time to use the showers when no one else is! And if you’re more a senior member of staff then you will likely get your own shower ☺️ Have a great time!!
Maisie Rose thank you very much for your response, sending you good vibes ☀️
I love this
Thank you so much!!
hi i’m wanting to go after my alevels but i’m worried about exam dates!! do you know anyone who went after there a levels?
Hey!! Yes I know a couple of people that went after their A-Levels and it normally works fine! I went to camp on the 15th June and when I did my a-levels I finished at the end of May, some people finish early June but it rarely clashes! So definitely apply and if it clashes by a couple of days that’s fine just tell your camp and it will be fine xx
@@MaisieCraddock Thank you so much!!
what camp did you go to? it looks amazing!
I went to Chestnut Lake Camp in Pennsylvania! 💚
Aww, you look really very beautiful, Maisie. Hey, beautiful. Greetings from Rossford, Ohio.
Hi👋🏼 I’ve been hired as a camp photographer this summer but I’m kinda nervous because I don’t have a lot of experience with photography (I mainly have experience with film and editing).
Do you have any tips/ advice?🙏
Hi Michael! Aw this exact same thing happened to me.
You’ll be absolutely fine, you’ll just be expected to have basic knowledge of taking pictures on the camera you’re using which you will be shown at camp / can Google. You’ll pick it up quick and from my experience - Sports mode on the camera makes for the best photos whilst the kids do activities.
Just make sure you get photos of each kid in their activities & look at previous examples from past years for what kind of stuff you need to do! You’ll have a blast and honestly it’s one of the best jobs you can get at camp and you meet everyone and go everywhere!
@@MaisieCraddock thank you so much! This put me at ease🙂
hello micheel. I hope you are doing fine, How was your experience as a camp photographer? You liked it ?
I was looking too about a position as camp photographer buy i didnt find any. When you have free time, could you send the application process please? Thanks in advance
Can I ask if you got paid/how much and how you apply to work at these summer camps??
Hey I applied through Camp America which is an agency that guides you through every step and puts you in touch with camps who then choose to hire you! If you watch my video about the application process, it will explain it a little better! But as it was through an agency and more of a summer experience than a job, I got paid what they call pocket money so I think it was like $1000 - $1500 for the whole 2.5 months but it will vary at each camp and if you apply direct to the camps and don’t go through an agency you will get some more money as the agency won’t take a percentage of it! Hope that helps 😌
how did you make friends with fellow councillors if you were always with the kids? like was it just you and the kids all day, no other councillor with you?
You make friends during orientation week
Sorry I’m not sure why I’ve only just seen this! But you still spend a lot of time with the counsellors. At my camp there were 3 other counsellors in my bunk, we got time off, days off and even just chatted to them during activities when kids were playing etc
hello! thanks for the video!does usually camps started program in June or in May?
Hi! I think it depends on your camp and the role you’re doing at camp but I’d say most start in June. Especially for counsellor roles :)
@@MaisieCraddock the start date is same for Americans and foreigners? I'm foreigner
@@feliksrasulov9630 yes if you are doing the same role at camp it should be the same date or potentially a couple of days apart but not much
@@MaisieCraddock are you American or foreign councellor?
@@feliksrasulov9630 I’m foreign or as many camps call it “international counsellors”
Did camera belong to you or they give it to you?
They gave it to me to use during the summer but I’d only be able to use when on my shifts, not during down time
If you pass the first interview that means you will be chosen to go to camp?
The interview is basically just the point where Camp America assess whether you are suitable for the programme (so just a nice, all round kind of person) and then if you pass, it will be added to your camp america profile, along with a report about you from your interviewer and then camps can then see your profile and choose to hire you from that! Or after your interview, try and go to a recruitment fair and meet the camps directly and get hired on the spot! 😌🤞
@@MaisieCraddock thank you 🙂
Wawwwwww,good job.....
Hi. Nice video =) I would really like to ask you if you need to have special talents to be a camp counselor :)
Hello! Thank you for watching! To be a general camp counsellor you don’t need any special talents, just got to be up to try anything and good with kids! If you’re a specialist counsellor then you need knowledge in that area
@@MaisieCraddock Thank you so much for your answer :)
What about the show bunked
I haven’t seen that but I think it is very similar yes!! 😂
Where is the camp you go to
It’s Chestnut Lake Camp in Pennsylvania!
hello, friend I am new friend here so please stay connected.
omg that was my camp counselor
Yasss! Hey Emory! My fellow bunk buddy! Hope you’re well & thank you for watching the video !! Missing camp so much 💖
I six months she went from this to 2 million
is this camp america or Americamp?
Camp America but some people that went to my camp applied through Americamp
How much do you get paid?
So it depends on which agency you go with (eg. Camp America / Americamp) but on average camp will pay you $700 - $1300 for the summer but definitely watch my latest Q&A video as I answer this question I more detail there :)
What camp were you at?
Chestnut Lake Camp in Pennsylvania!! 💚
Which camp did you go to?
I went to Chestnut Lake Camp in Pennsylvania!
Do camp counselor get there own room?
At my camp they didn’t, camp counsellors would share a bunk with 4 other councillors and the kids. Although if you had more of a leadership position then you would probably just share with fellow leadership colleagues and no kids 😌
Thank you
Hey, Maisie. Hey, beautiful.
Hello, which camp did you go to?
Hello, I went to Chestnut Lake Camp in Pennsylvania!
@@MaisieCraddock Ah awesome. Thank you so much. I was wondering if you would mind helping me out. I signed up with Camp Leaders this year. It's my first time doing this. I was ready to throw myself in the deep end. I was accepted after an arduous process but as it happens I seriously feel I've been taken for granted because I read the terms and conditions and compared it with the website Camp America and I seriously feel I am being scammed.. They are expecting me to pay an unbelievable amount like 2 grand. I just want to be treated fairly that is my only wish. Anyways Maisie what should I do in this situation? Should I just do the interview again with this new agency or should I just stay where I am?
@@360PATCH hello! Sorry for the delayed response. I don’t know much about Camp Leaders but I have heard of it so don’t think it’s a scam but that does sound like a lot of money! If you’ve not paid anything, I’d suggest applying for camp america instead and see where you get with that. It’s worth seeing what Camp leaders are charging you for as it doesn’t add up really!
Do the interview with Camp America, it’s been running for over 60 years and they look after you. It’s only around £800 too so much less! Hope it works out for you
@@MaisieCraddock Hello thank you! I had my interview with camp America a couple days ago and everything went well so i'm now going with them and hopefully I get a placement with a camp this summer :) Thanks for your advice and help!
@@360PATCH amazing!! I’m so glad to hear this! I hope it all goes well for you and you have the best summer ever!
Can you go there with friends? Is it possible to end up together?
You could but I think it would be more difficult to get placed at the same camp unless you apply direct to the same camp. They don’t recommend you go with friends though as it can hold you back from making new ones when you’re there and everyone is in the same boat so you’ll make new ones instantly! ❤️
@@MaisieCraddock Thank you for your quick answer :) So you can apply to directly a camp that you have looked out before? I thought we don't have a choice.
@@kcsenge5085 it’s okay! And you can apply direct to camps but you can’t do it through Camp America. camp America is basically the recruitment agency that finds you the camps and looks after you throughout the whole process but you can do it more independently and apply to a camp directly and then just sort your own flights and visa out etc. It’s harder that way though and I’d suggest for your first time to do it through an agency as they guide you through it!
@@MaisieCraddock Thank you so much ❤️ Can i reach out to you next time when I have other questions?
@@kcsenge5085 of course you can! ❤️
What camp did you go to? Xxxx
Chestnut Lake Camp in Pennsylvania 🤍
Hi ive just found your channel and I love it!!!! Ive just subbed id love it if we could support each other xx
No that not true not in all of the camp just your camp we have all outside camp bring your own food and way better than whenever you’re explaining
Every camp will have its variations and to determine what’s “better” is all down to personal preference. What I’ve described here is common for many of the summer camps that Camp America offer
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Aww, you look really very beautiful, Maisie. Hey, beautiful. Greetings from Rossford, Ohio.
Aw thank you! Hello!!! 😊
@@MaisieCraddock Aww, you're welcome, beautiful
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