Camp America: Staff Orientation Week

Lake of the Woods & Greenwoods Camp Summer 17

[@ByAnnieBasson]

This looks amazing!! I'd love to do that one day (I'm scared that if I apply no one would hire me because of my anxiety and due to my lack of experience). It looks like so much fun!!! Singing, camp fires, fun - I'd love that, just the travelling and anticipation (and worrying things would go wrong) is holding me back... Xxxx

[@bryonykay_]

Annie Basson they do ask on your camp America application of any history of anxiety or depression & a medical form from your GP. It’s the best thing I’ve ever done & highly recommend everyone & anyone to apply. doing it with an agency almost always guarantees placement. if you have a sporting skill or arts, cooking, climbing, water sports they want you! go for it, you never know if you don’t try!! don’t stress about traveling, just wing it. you will meet so many people at camp that want to do the same thing

[@AllySheehan]

Ahhh this reminded me of my camp!

[@TheMayhemMonkey]

Walmart trip is so real

[@rileyyork9889]

Hi Bryony, this camp looked amazing!! I have also just applied and I am waiting to hear back to get an interview! How long did you have to wait to hear back and do you have any tips on what to do?

[@bryonykay_]

Riley York i applied really late in the season so my interview, hiring & visa process was all really quick & done within 3 weeks. at this time of year lots of camps are hiring & out recruiting around the US schools so sit tight, the right camp will contact you soon enough. good luck

[@Iheartstarkid4sure]

Hi! Did you know anybody else before you went out there, like did you go with friends? Thanks!

[@user-cu9kv5ko7z]

i need this ;v

[@anastasiabraga8392]

How to name the song played at the guitar at the minute 9 40

[@emilypeters4420]

What camera did u use to film your lifeguard stuff in the water and general camera for vloging? thanks x

[@gc.w4304]

Hi, im thinking of applying for a camp this year (to be a counsellor) however im wondering if you need any experinece of working with children to be one? can you give me any advice

[@bryonykay_]

Glyn Weaver no previous experience required with children to be a general counselor however, if the camp requires you to teach an activity & be a camp counselor experience teaching the chosen activity with children is recommended

[@martinachimusoro1679]

Hey this looks so good , I’m getting to go away to camp too , and this helped ease my mind . I just wanted to ask did everyone get life guard training or only those who said they wanted to do life guarding ?

[@bryonykay_]

only those that worked the waterfront & pool were lifeguard certified. have the best summer at camp

[@anonymousbeing2645]

Would an anxiety disorder completely ruin your chances of becoming camp staff?

[@bryonykay_]

nola’s life every agency will ask you to complete a medical form that has to be signed off by your doctor. my best advice is to be honest with the camp that you talk to

[@anonymousbeing2645]

BryonysBucketlist thanks for the advice! I’m still young and won’t be a counselor for a few years but, I was just wondering. Maybe I’ll even outgrow some of my worries by the time I’m old enough. Thanks again!

[@Holly-kr5zt]

Where you a qualified life guard before you went or did you get trained there?

[@bryonykay_]

Holly i did my lifeguard certification at camp

[@sametkeskin5655]

Were you counselor or staff ?

[@bryonykay_]

both. my camp combined those roles & each counselor had a specialist activity to instruct

[@sametkeskin5655]

@@bryonykay_ ah okey thank you 🙂

[@katiehodge233]

how long were you at camp for?

[@bryonykay_]

Katie Hodge 9 and a half weeks

[@katiehodge233]

Thank you! This camp looks amazing!

[@emilymae4817]

Did you have a video on your online application as well? The Australian representative who contacted me to do a background check said it was a good idea to have a video but was required and I would love to have on offer from a camp like this!

[@bryonykay_]

Emily Mae i did have a video on my Camp America profile. I know it’s suggested but not compulsory for the application but it does give the camp a better insight to you before interviewing & potentially better your application