I did Camp America in 2006, and it was one of the worst experiences of my life. The kids were from underprivileged backgrounds, so they were more often than not from very unstable backgrounds and the manager or rather, the camp director was very unprofessional. When I got back to England, I gave it absolutely horrendous review.
I'm so sorry that happened, that's so rough. That's why I feel I always have to preface my content to explain that every camp is different because I know there are some that I would have had a much different experience with.
@@simonelauren6604 it was nicknamed ‘Camp Morgies’, it was an Athol, Massachusetts. I think the full name was Morgan Memorial camp. The camp director was the most unprofessional boss I have ever had in my life. The kids were as bad as anything and she appeased them. For example, 2 girls took some drugs as I recall it and they had to go to hospital and she brought them back to the camp and when they came back They had been to a fast food restaurant and they were drinking their drinks. There was never any consequences.
thank you for making this video, you covered so many aspects that most don't - I appreciate the raw approach fr :) my first experience went awful, I'm considering giving it a second go in the next year or so!
Well done for making this video. I've just finished Camp America, and it was one hell of an experience. It was the best thing, the hardest thing, but above all the most rewarding thing I've ever done. There were bits I didn't enjoy, and I was a bit intimidated by some of the characters I met, particularly a few of the returning staff who acted a bit like smart-asses. I would love to do it again at some point, and hopefully I will go there with more confidence in my abilities.
I'm really thinking of doing this next year. Thanks so much for the video! I'm still unsure which kind of environment I want to go to. Wilderness, city etc.
Hey! Sorry for this late of a reply! Exam season has been hectic lol. I took three weeks for my first time doing Camp and I travelled to Philly, Washington DC, Miami, New Orleans and NYC. It was a really great experience so I definitely reccommend using those weeks if you can!
Fun channel! Ever play the game slap tennis at camp where you and someone else hold a hand and go back and forth slapping it with your other hand until someone lets go? Thats always a camp classic in America!
I'm planning on going summer 2025 but I've never been abroad in my life but I'm willing to go out my comfort zone and push myself. One hard thing will be the time zone difference and obviously getting used to how everything works
Im reaallyy scare of spiders 😢 but i want to go so badly because , im from Turkey and i want to go America and this is the one of chances i have. Work and traval and Camp America
I really love being around people, but I struggle with doing it for long periods of time so I'm not sure if camp will work for me. Did you get any alone time at all? Or was it always with others?
Hey, I’m planning on going to a camp this year and was just wondering, did you go to the day camps or the stay over camps? If you went to both, which one would you say is the better choice for someone who is a little more introverted and has anxiety?
I went to a sleepaway camp so the kids were there with us 24/7, I have always been an anxious individual and I think I grew so much as a person from it but if you are really apprehensive I would say go to a day camp because I am sure that way you will get more time alone :)
yeah, when you apply on the Camp America website all camps on there can see your application so if they need roles being filled they can reach out to you :)
@@itsevelinakp ohhh sorry yeah, yeah I did get time in the mornings but it depends when you want to get up because the hours are incredibly physically demanding as it is 🩷
Hi i understand this is old so probably wont get a reply. I am very into fitness and was wondering if there will be enough food for me to eat? I have heard the portion sizes are small and often times you are left hungry
When I went I didn’t find that so much, but if you’re worried I would check ahead. At my camp we could keep extra snacks and things and I had like protein bars so if I was hungry (which tbf it was more just being greedy lol) I had snacks
Yeah it can be annoying for that, but you can take pics during orientation and the bit after the kids leave and on your time off. Also each camp will have photographers so you’ll have professional photos of the whole summer x
It is really dependent on the individual camp, I know people who brought digital and/or disposable cameras. Some camps may request you put them away with your phone/laptop until you’re off duty, if they do allow them x
I did Camp America in 2006, and it was one of the worst experiences of my life. The kids were from underprivileged backgrounds, so they were more often than not from very unstable backgrounds and the manager or rather, the camp director was very unprofessional. When I got back to England, I gave it absolutely horrendous review.
I'm so sorry that happened, that's so rough. That's why I feel I always have to preface my content to explain that every camp is different because I know there are some that I would have had a much different experience with.
What was your camp called?
@@simonelauren6604 it was nicknamed ‘Camp Morgies’, it was an Athol, Massachusetts. I think the full name was Morgan Memorial camp. The camp director was the most unprofessional boss I have ever had in my life. The kids were as bad as anything and she appeased them. For example, 2 girls took some drugs as I recall it and they had to go to hospital and she brought them back to the camp and when they came back They had been to a fast food restaurant and they were drinking their drinks. There was never any consequences.
thank you for making this video, you covered so many aspects that most don't - I appreciate the raw approach fr :) my first experience went awful, I'm considering giving it a second go in the next year or so!
Oh I love that! I would definitely say give it another go! In my experience, even going back to the same camp, both years have been so different :))
I got fired so going back to the same camp wouldn’t be an option unfortunately 😭 the basing of my firing was so stupid tooo ughhhhh
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@@anismakesvideos what was the reason? Some reasons I’ve read are really stupid
Well done for making this video. I've just finished Camp America, and it was one hell of an experience. It was the best thing, the hardest thing, but above all the most rewarding thing I've ever done.
There were bits I didn't enjoy, and I was a bit intimidated by some of the characters I met, particularly a few of the returning staff who acted a bit like smart-asses.
I would love to do it again at some point, and hopefully I will go there with more confidence in my abilities.
I'm really thinking of doing this next year. Thanks so much for the video! I'm still unsure which kind of environment I want to go to. Wilderness, city etc.
Thanks for making this video, thinking on going next year for the first time
No worries! You absolutely should, it is such a great experience :)))
My screen time is usually around 11 hours 🤣 I could easily put it away tho when i actualy have something to do
Camp America usually gives you a month to travel post-camp. Did you take that month, and if so, what did you do? :)
Hey! Sorry for this late of a reply! Exam season has been hectic lol. I took three weeks for my first time doing Camp and I travelled to Philly, Washington DC, Miami, New Orleans and NYC. It was a really great experience so I definitely reccommend using those weeks if you can!
@@lilyjmerrickdo they fund this travel or do you use the money earned from the experience to pay for it
it's self funded
Fun channel! Ever play the game slap tennis at camp where you and someone else hold a hand and go back and forth slapping it with your other hand until someone lets go? Thats always a camp classic in America!
Thank you for this really considering going but them spiders scare me🤦🏾♀️
they can be really scary 😂 but honestly if that’s the one thing holding you back then you should definitely give it a go x
I'm planning on going summer 2025 but I've never been abroad in my life but I'm willing to go out my comfort zone and push myself.
One hard thing will be the time zone difference and obviously getting used to how everything works
Same im planning to go for 2025, u doing in through campAmerica agency?
@@David-wn8xo yes, and I've done all my application
@@Hize_fear you are early lol. Which camp do u want to go to?
@@David-wn8xo not sure yet just looking at options
@Hize_fear ok fair, are you from the Uk?
As someone who works with childre, I'm used to not being allowed on my phone for 10 hours in the day so I'd probs be good
Im reaallyy scare of spiders 😢 but i want to go so badly because , im from Turkey and i want to go America and this is the one of chances i have. Work and traval and Camp America
if you are going with someone you know can you choose to bunk with them
I really love being around people, but I struggle with doing it for long periods of time so I'm not sure if camp will work for me. Did you get any alone time at all? Or was it always with others?
What camp did you go to and what company did you go through? I want to go this summer but struggling in refining my choices
I went to Camp Green Lane and I used Camp America x
thank you x@@lilyjmerrick
Hey, I’m planning on going to a camp this year and was just wondering, did you go to the day camps or the stay over camps? If you went to both, which one would you say is the better choice for someone who is a little more introverted and has anxiety?
I went to a sleepaway camp so the kids were there with us 24/7, I have always been an anxious individual and I think I grew so much as a person from it but if you are really apprehensive I would say go to a day camp because I am sure that way you will get more time alone :)
Thank you for this video can you apply to different camps to try get accepted or have you got to wait till the next year
yeah, when you apply on the Camp America website all camps on there can see your application so if they need roles being filled they can reach out to you :)
@@lilyjmerrick ohh okayyy thank you very much
Is there time to go to the gym? Like in the early morning
@@lilyjmerrick no, i mean-would you have time daily in the morning to go to the gym?
@@itsevelinakp ohhh sorry yeah, yeah I did get time in the mornings but it depends when you want to get up because the hours are incredibly physically demanding as it is 🩷
Hi i understand this is old so probably wont get a reply.
I am very into fitness and was wondering if there will be enough food for me to eat?
I have heard the portion sizes are small and often times you are left hungry
When I went I didn’t find that so much, but if you’re worried I would check ahead. At my camp we could keep extra snacks and things and I had like protein bars so if I was hungry (which tbf it was more just being greedy lol) I had snacks
Do they have gyms? It’s key for my mental health lol
i really want to hnow more about this, boy going in. sporty, done, lots of things, rugby, tennis erc., he will oope with schedules.
Hi I know this is old but how much were you able to talk to your family while working at camp?
Yeah, there was always an opportunity to talk to family back home everyday, although some days it was difficult because of the time difference.
Where did you go?
I went to a sleepaway camp in PA :)
@@lilyjmerrick cool thanks
Is China this year eligible for this?
If we are not allowed to have our phones with us does it mean no pictures from the camp? I mean it brings memories come on 😢
Yeah it can be annoying for that, but you can take pics during orientation and the bit after the kids leave and on your time off. Also each camp will have photographers so you’ll have professional photos of the whole summer x
@@lilyjmerrick can you please tell me how much time do people usually spend on traveling after camp? Is it a full month, 2 weeks or maybe a week?
@@loubagman7155it’s typically 30 days x
How was the income?
can you bring cameras with you?
It is really dependent on the individual camp, I know people who brought digital and/or disposable cameras. Some camps may request you put them away with your phone/laptop until you’re off duty, if they do allow them x
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i need help applying, can i have help?
can you go to the gym while there?
Yeah, at my camp at least there was a small gym that we could use on time off :)
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