Ally Sheehan omg thank you!🥺 This is such a compliment coming from you!! Hahah I know, thrift shops and chipotle were what most of my nights off consisted of 🤩
I was supposed to be workimg at Green Chimneys this year and it was supposed to be my first time!! Im going next year instead and have saved 1k due to locdown and not being able to do much!! So excitedd
Amazing video, I'm hoping on going to camp next year. What organisation did you use to go to camp as there are many different ones and how did u find them ? Also what was the situation at your camp with using hair dryers and straighteners etc ? Finally what date was your departure for CA as I'm hoping to travel before hand? x
Joanne Phillips I used camp America, I have a video on the application process that might help you! You can bring hair dryers or straighteners if you want but there isn’t much point as no one cares too much about what you look like and you’ll end up with messy hair at the end of the day anyway 🤣 In my experience camps usually start with training week in late May/early June ☺️x
ALevels seems to finish around June 17th, but on the website it says I must be available to travel between May 1st and June 19th. What should I do? What if my Alevels don’t finish by June 19th? Thank you for listening 🙏🏽
this was so useful!! i’m thinking about applying for next year once i’ve finished my A levels, do many people do this or are they usually 19+ and will I be disadvantaged at all? thanks☺️x
Question about camp: what happens when are really really sick (throwing up) would camp make you work? I would be expected to carry on doing the job or not?
When you plan to travel around America, did you use the visa the camp gave you, or do you have to apply for an ESTA? Also, what date did you arrive at camp and what date you left? (I know dates and times change, but it helps me plan ahead) 😊 Hope to hear from you! :)
hey! i’m thinking of doing camp america when in 2 years and i’m not sure which company to go with as i’ve researched a lot and found a few different company’s, which one did you go with? (ps i know they’re mostly all just called camp america haha but i mean like a link or something to the website would be great)!
louise morrison So Camp America is actually the agency I went with, as far as I’m aware they are the only one called Camp America. There are some others like ‘Americamp’ but like I said I went with Camp America and really enjoyed my experience with them ☺️
Do a lot of people go alone because no one I know wants to go with me and I still want to do it but I’m worried that most people go in groups so it’s hard to get to know new people. I also want to go once I finish sixth form and I’m nervous that I won’t meet anyone my age.
I don’t know anyone who’s gone with someone they know, it’s actually almost impossible to get a job at a camp with your friend unless you know someone at a camp so honestly it’s best to go by yourself and meet new people! Everyone makes friends with everyone it doesn’t matter about age! Just be yourself and be confident!! One of my best friends from camp is like 7 years old than me so you’ll be fine!!!
if you’re still answering questions i was wondering what you put down when listing your skill set? you might be in a completely different situation to me and have lots of developed skills but in my situation i have small amounts of information in lots of subjects but not enough to feel comfortable fully teaching or advising someone. i maybe feel comfortable enough to lead an activity in 1 skill ☹️ is this a dealbreaker for them or not? i‘d much rather i was able to get involved in lots of activities instead of being set to do one main thing for the whole of the stay :)
If you have general experience in a lot of things, that actually is a pretty good thing. I just got placed and I put down like 12 skills, and it was mostly stuff I had general/intermediate skill in. As you say, you wanna get involved in lots of activities, so that means you’ll probably get hired as a general counsellor, so you’ll follow the kids to all their activities and help supervise them while the activity specialist actually teaches them. Certainly not a dealbreaker, Hope that helps 😁
It’s not a deal breaker at all! Just put down anything you have interest/experience in, even if it’s not loads of experience that’s fine! As a camp counsellor you’ll probably change activities regularly anyway, at least that’s what it was like at my camp 😋😋
I know your comment is super old now but I just wanted to add that I was in the exact same boat it felt like everyone I watched had some sort of specific thing like they were currently studying or studied, music and arts and media for example being a big one, or had done babysitting where as I only had very broad experience in a range of things just hobbies over the years and casual looking after family, nothing professional and I was placed on my 2nd offer! I got told I had a really strong application and was one of the first 10 people to be placed in the company I used out of hundreds! Basically just whatever you have talk it up and blab on about it, add lots of details and you will be fine (: if you don’t have much hobbies/skill things as long as you can say something about working with kids like baby sitting, mine was literally just mentoring younger people at jobs and looking after siblings, you will be placed as a general councillor, oddly enough out of what I put down I got selected/asked for what I least expected, I just included how much I have travelled to tropical destinations and done alot of snorkelling and paddle boarding all that, and that I lived by the beach for the summer last year in Bondi here in Australia and literally just talked about all my water activities and how much I love swimming and being outdoors and I was placed as a lifeguard specialist out on the lake at my camp (: they put you through a course at the camp or you can choose to do one at home if you prefer, so yeah do not stress at all!! I felt the same way and was super nervous about not being placed at all due to lack of experience, even tho the company I used was fully refundable if you don’t get placed but I’m pretty sure they told me they’ve never had someone not be placed, I think the actual company Camp America has a guaranteed placement I heard as well, but they are really just looking more for personality wise someone who will put themselves out there and have a go and has good work ethic and personality, hope that helps if you haven’t yet applied!
You definitely wont be too old! theres a big variety of ages at camp and to be honest you don't even ask/realise peoples ages until you're already friends with them!
It’s not impossible, it just depends on what camp you go to, you’d probably be more likely to get hired together at a camp fair. But personally I would recommend going by yourself 100% more x
When I went in 2019 I left on May 29th, my camp finished on August 12th but I stayed in the states to travel for a bit and think my flight back was September 12th :)
I really want to do camp America in 2022! Thankyou so much for this video, I know you mentioned it’s usually around 18-25 year olds that go. Is there an age limit on who can apply?
Hey when did you do your Camp America trip? I want to do mine after sixth form, but the exam dates clash with the latest date to fly out. Did you take a gap year or something?
On the website it say would you want the 600 pound package with flights or 400 pound package without, which one would be better to pick if I wanted to travel after camp?
For my first year I got £600 (with flights) and just got the ‘flexible flight’ option. This meant that I was able to fly with Camp America which was a lot of pressure off of you but you can also fly home from wherever really
Oooo thats so exciting! At my camp we just got payed pocket money, I haven't heard of getting payed hourly so maybe it depends on the camp? Money is always something to ask about in your interview with the camp though so hopefully they can clear it up for you :)
When did you have your first interview with them? I really want to go next year and am making my application video at the moment but im worried ive left it too late!!
hey, thank you so much for making this video. so helpful! i am hoping to go next year but i am aware they you have to be 18 on the 1st of june....my 18th birthday is the 2nd of june. do you think they will reject my application due to being 1 day late? xx
Hey, awh I'm so glad you found it helpful! To be honest I would assume that it'll be fine, even if it means you have to start working at camp a week later, but I'd definitely contact Camp America. They normally get back to you pretty quickly...I'll have my fingers crossed for you!!
I'm hoping to go to camp for the first time next year (2021) and it's probably going to be my first time travelling alone have you got any tips which might help as I'm excited but really nervous
Emily Hogben that’s so good! It’s a really scary thing to do but once you get out there and do it you will honestly be having the time of your life! Maybe I’ll make a tips for travelling video but my main tips would be to be confident when you get to camp, get a travel card for sure and just make sure you have all your paperwork and documents with you so be prepared with that
£50/week seems like loads?? Idk I'm probably not a big spender but I can't imagine how I'd spend that much. I don't spend that much money on clothes so maybe that's why
Sebastian Baynes yeah that’s true! like I say it depends what type of person you are and also where your camp is, considering guards have every night off and then you wanna do something cool on the weekend too that was the minimum I was spending a week haha 🙈 😂
@@RobynWilson Thanks! Not sure if you've mentioned this in another video but did you have to pay for your flight out to New York/transfer to Erie separately or was it included in the whole Camp America package? Also, was the only option for you to go out at the end of May? By the time I'll have finished my uni exams it'll be mid June so are there later 2 month slots available?
@@sebastianbaynes9452 No worries!! If you get the flights with Camp America they will organise it all for you, if you decide to buy your own flights then you have to get yourself to camp yourself :)
No I took additional money for traveling, I went traveling for 1 month so flights, coaches, accommodation, food and spending money all added up! If you wanted to go traveling for a month after I would recommend taking at least a couple of thousand pounds depending on where you want to go xx
molly m yes! When you get placed at a camp you will sleep at that camp and the camp will provide you with food too 😊 Camp America is just the agency that places you at the camp but they will make sure everything goes smoothly for you once you get there
No worries 😋 there’s people of all ages, the majority are roughly 18-25 but there are older too! I don’t think you will feel ‘ancient’ at all 😆 everyone’s there just to make friends!!
It’s normally hard to get a place with with friends and also I feel like it’s just a solo experience ☺️ 10x better to do by yourself and meet new people☺️
Is the hotel pre booked in the package or do you have to pay for it separately and do you get the flight by yourself and then meet at the jfk airport xx
I’m planning on going next year,. My only concern is that I’m transgender and would want to be be treated like my gender. If this is something you’ve heard anything about I’d love to hear from you!
I can’t speak for every camp but the camp I went to was accepting of everybody no matter what race, gender or sexuality! I really think that people would respect what you’re asking, Camp is such an accepting place I would really recommend it ☺️ If you’re worried about it then maybe just discuss it with your camp beforehand, if they have a problem with it then the camp wasn’t worth going to in the first place! ❤️
Rebecca Clark I cant speak for all camps but I’m almost 100% certain it won’t be a problem😊 I know there were a few counsellors that couldn’t swim at my camp and it really wasn’t an issue at all, if you’re worried about it maybe you could ask the camps about it when you have your skype interview with them ☺️😙
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Such a good video! I'm so jealous thrift shops in your area were open at night haha
Ally Sheehan omg thank you!🥺 This is such a compliment coming from you!! Hahah I know, thrift shops and chipotle were what most of my nights off consisted of 🤩
Thank you for making this, thinking Of going next year and was a bit unsure but this has definitely helped. X
Milly Hall it’s okay, I’m glad you found it helpful! I honestly couldn’t recommend it enough 😋
Are you still going to nyc, cuz im going too
This was really helpful, thank you! Your camp vids look amazing! I'm currently doing my application for next year, i'm so excited. :)
Lauren Kate Briggs I’m so glad you found it helpful!🥰 You will have the best time!
Not have I related to something more "I love talking about camp" - great vid!
camp america sounds incredible, i have been offered a camp today and i am going to make that decision.
It's a life changing experience!
camp is so exciting!! my channel has some content on camp if anyone needs another view but robyn you did amazing x
I'm planning to go to camp in 2022 for my 30th birthday
That’d be so fun!
Jheeze. This video is too professional, if music doesn't work out I reckon BBC News needs a new host
evan fieldhouse I’m just gunna act like this is a compliment 🤣🤣
I was supposed to be workimg at Green Chimneys this year and it was supposed to be my first time!! Im going next year instead and have saved 1k due to locdown and not being able to do much!! So excitedd
EdgyVeggie I’m so glad you’re still going next year! It will definitely be worth the wait 🏕
Which camp did u go to? I’m going to one in Pennsylvania I’d like to know more about the camp u worked at
Amazing video, I'm hoping on going to camp next year. What organisation did you use to go to camp as there are many different ones and how did u find them ? Also what was the situation at your camp with using hair dryers and straighteners etc ? Finally what date was your departure for CA as I'm hoping to travel before hand? x
Joanne Phillips I used camp America, I have a video on the application process that might help you! You can bring hair dryers or straighteners if you want but there isn’t much point as no one cares too much about what you look like and you’ll end up with messy hair at the end of the day anyway 🤣 In my experience camps usually start with training week in late May/early June ☺️x
Not sure if you’re still replying to old vids but do u have any more advice about travel SIM cards?
ALevels seems to finish around June 17th, but on the website it says I must be available to travel between May 1st and June 19th. What should I do? What if my Alevels don’t finish by June 19th? Thank you for listening 🙏🏽
I would say that that would be fine but I'd just email Camp America about it and they can give you a definite answer!
this was so useful!! i’m thinking about applying for next year once i’ve finished my A levels, do many people do this or are they usually 19+ and will I be disadvantaged at all? thanks☺️x
Emily Rowlands you can do it from 18+ there was a lot of 18 year old, big range of ages when I went to be honest!
I’m going and I’m 19 x
I'm applying for the end of my A-levels too!!
Question about camp: what happens when are really really sick (throwing up) would camp make you work? I would be expected to carry on doing the job or not?
Absolutely not! If you’re ill then they’ll respect that and try to give you the help you need to get better
When you plan to travel around America, did you use the visa the camp gave you, or do you have to apply for an ESTA? Also, what date did you arrive at camp and what date you left? (I know dates and times change, but it helps me plan ahead) 😊
Hope to hear from you! :)
Omg yes pls answer this visa question!:)
@@camburton2481 you use the Visa you get from camp, you get 30 days from when camp ends , I did 25th may till 26th august but most camps are 8 weeks
hey! i’m thinking of doing camp america when in 2 years and i’m not sure which company to go with as i’ve researched a lot and found a few different company’s, which one did you go with? (ps i know they’re mostly all just called camp america haha but i mean like a link or something to the website would be great)!
louise morrison So Camp America is actually the agency I went with, as far as I’m aware they are the only one called Camp America. There are some others like ‘Americamp’ but like I said I went with Camp America and really enjoyed my experience with them ☺️
So excited, applying for next year.. one question. What's OSB week?
J R MORGAN OSB week is basically the staff orientation/training week before the kids come, it’s a lot of fun 🤣
Do a lot of people go alone because no one I know wants to go with me and I still want to do it but I’m worried that most people go in groups so it’s hard to get to know new people. I also want to go once I finish sixth form and I’m nervous that I won’t meet anyone my age.
I don’t know anyone who’s gone with someone they know, it’s actually almost impossible to get a job at a camp with your friend unless you know someone at a camp so honestly it’s best to go by yourself and meet new people! Everyone makes friends with everyone it doesn’t matter about age! Just be yourself and be confident!! One of my best friends from camp is like 7 years old than me so you’ll be fine!!!
if you’re still answering questions i was wondering what you put down when listing your skill set? you might be in a completely different situation to me and have lots of developed skills but in my situation i have small amounts of information in lots of subjects but not enough to feel comfortable fully teaching or advising someone. i maybe feel comfortable enough to lead an activity in 1 skill ☹️ is this a dealbreaker for them or not? i‘d much rather i was able to get involved in lots of activities instead of being set to do one main thing for the whole of the stay :)
If you have general experience in a lot of things, that actually is a pretty good thing. I just got placed and I put down like 12 skills, and it was mostly stuff I had general/intermediate skill in. As you say, you wanna get involved in lots of activities, so that means you’ll probably get hired as a general counsellor, so you’ll follow the kids to all their activities and help supervise them while the activity specialist actually teaches them. Certainly not a dealbreaker,
Hope that helps 😁
It’s not a deal breaker at all! Just put down anything you have interest/experience in, even if it’s not loads of experience that’s fine! As a camp counsellor you’ll probably change activities regularly anyway, at least that’s what it was like at my camp 😋😋
I know your comment is super old now but I just wanted to add that I was in the exact same boat it felt like everyone I watched had some sort of specific thing like they were currently studying or studied, music and arts and media for example being a big one, or had done babysitting where as I only had very broad experience in a range of things just hobbies over the years and casual looking after family, nothing professional and I was placed on my 2nd offer! I got told I had a really strong application and was one of the first 10 people to be placed in the company I used out of hundreds! Basically just whatever you have talk it up and blab on about it, add lots of details and you will be fine (: if you don’t have much hobbies/skill things as long as you can say something about working with kids like baby sitting, mine was literally just mentoring younger people at jobs and looking after siblings, you will be placed as a general councillor, oddly enough out of what I put down I got selected/asked for what I least expected, I just included how much I have travelled to tropical destinations and done alot of snorkelling and paddle boarding all that, and that I lived by the beach for the summer last year in Bondi here in Australia and literally just talked about all my water activities and how much I love swimming and being outdoors and I was placed as a lifeguard specialist out on the lake at my camp (: they put you through a course at the camp or you can choose to do one at home if you prefer, so yeah do not stress at all!! I felt the same way and was super nervous about not being placed at all due to lack of experience, even tho the company I used was fully refundable if you don’t get placed but I’m pretty sure they told me they’ve never had someone not be placed, I think the actual company Camp America has a guaranteed placement I heard as well, but they are really just looking more for personality wise someone who will put themselves out there and have a go and has good work ethic and personality, hope that helps if you haven’t yet applied!
What camp u go, this one sounding good
So I want to do it, but I'll be 24 and worried that, that is too old haha
You definitely wont be too old! theres a big variety of ages at camp and to be honest you don't even ask/realise peoples ages until you're already friends with them!
Hi carla, can we talk please? I'm want to do as well
i want to go but i would love to be able to go with one or 2 of my friends but i guess that isn’t possible
It’s not impossible, it just depends on what camp you go to, you’d probably be more likely to get hired together at a camp fair. But personally I would recommend going by yourself 100% more x
Wait do they pay for flights? And if so, are there any things that we have to pay for like travel etc?
You have the option to get flights included when you apply ☺️
when did you leave for camp and when did you fly back after travelling? x
When I went in 2019 I left on May 29th, my camp finished on August 12th but I stayed in the states to travel for a bit and think my flight back was September 12th :)
I really want to do camp America in 2022! Thankyou so much for this video, I know you mentioned it’s usually around 18-25 year olds that go. Is there an age limit on who can apply?
I don’t think there is an age limit 🤔 there were people of all ages at my camp so you should be fine!! Everyone mingles with everyone 😋
Nope no age limit it’s 16 plus depending on the camp
Hey when did you do your Camp America trip? I want to do mine after sixth form, but the exam dates clash with the latest date to fly out. Did you take a gap year or something?
I did it in 2019 during the summer break of my uni, if the dates clash I would email Camp America and they should be able to help :)
Do they help you with booking coaches and what not if we do the flight package? Or is this something they do?
Yes, if you get your flights with them they will organise all the travel to your camp!
On the website it say would you want the 600 pound package with flights or 400 pound package without, which one would be better to pick if I wanted to travel after camp?
For my first year I got £600 (with flights) and just got the ‘flexible flight’ option. This meant that I was able to fly with Camp America which was a lot of pressure off of you but you can also fly home from wherever really
what camp did you go to??
Chatterwithlily I went to Camp Fitch YMCA ☺️
I’ve applied for camp this year (June) can you explain the money situation? I’ve heard you get “pocket money” but also get paid hourly?
Oooo thats so exciting! At my camp we just got payed pocket money, I haven't heard of getting payed hourly so maybe it depends on the camp? Money is always something to ask about in your interview with the camp though so hopefully they can clear it up for you :)
How much for the suitcases over and back
It all depends on the airline you’re flying with! X
When did you have your first interview with them? I really want to go next year and am making my application video at the moment but im worried ive left it too late!!
I'm pretty sure camps take applications up until march time, probably even longer to be honest but I think I applied in september!
how much were u paid
what date did you return from america?
I finished camp on August 12th and then went traveling and got home on September 12th ☺️
hey, thank you so much for making this video. so helpful! i am hoping to go next year but i am aware they you have to be 18 on the 1st of june....my 18th birthday is the 2nd of june. do you think they will reject my application due to being 1 day late? xx
I'd contact CA! They'll be able to help X
Hey, awh I'm so glad you found it helpful! To be honest I would assume that it'll be fine, even if it means you have to start working at camp a week later, but I'd definitely contact Camp America. They normally get back to you pretty quickly...I'll have my fingers crossed for you!!
I'm hoping to go to camp for the first time next year (2021) and it's probably going to be my first time travelling alone have you got any tips which might help as I'm excited but really nervous
Emily Hogben that’s so good! It’s a really scary thing to do but once you get out there and do it you will honestly be having the time of your life! Maybe I’ll make a tips for travelling video but my main tips would be to be confident when you get to camp, get a travel card for sure and just make sure you have all your paperwork and documents with you so be prepared with that
£50/week seems like loads?? Idk I'm probably not a big spender but I can't imagine how I'd spend that much. I don't spend that much money on clothes so maybe that's why
Sebastian Baynes yeah that’s true! like I say it depends what type of person you are and also where your camp is, considering guards have every night off and then you wanna do something cool on the weekend too that was the minimum I was spending a week haha 🙈 😂
@@RobynWilson Thanks! Not sure if you've mentioned this in another video but did you have to pay for your flight out to New York/transfer to Erie separately or was it included in the whole Camp America package? Also, was the only option for you to go out at the end of May? By the time I'll have finished my uni exams it'll be mid June so are there later 2 month slots available?
@@sebastianbaynes9452 No worries!! If you get the flights with Camp America they will organise it all for you, if you decide to buy your own flights then you have to get yourself to camp yourself :)
Did you use money out of the £500 spending money you took to pay for hostels when traveling or did you take additional money for this ?
No I took additional money for traveling, I went traveling for 1 month so flights, coaches, accommodation, food and spending money all added up! If you wanted to go traveling for a month after I would recommend taking at least a couple of thousand pounds depending on where you want to go xx
does camp america provide u with accomdation and food? 💜
molly m yes! When you get placed at a camp you will sleep at that camp and the camp will provide you with food too 😊 Camp America is just the agency that places you at the camp but they will make sure everything goes smoothly for you once you get there
Hi Thanks for your helpful tips, do you think I will feel ancient if i go on Camp America? Im 38 ...i know so old lol
No worries 😋 there’s people of all ages, the majority are roughly 18-25 but there are older too! I don’t think you will feel ‘ancient’ at all 😆 everyone’s there just to make friends!!
Is the travel from the hotel to camp included in the flight package fee?
charlotte4698 8 yes 😊 as long as you get flights with camp America they will get you from the airport to the camp 😊
@@RobynWilson Great, thanks for replying
Can you go there with boyfriend or friends? Is it possible to end up at the same place?
It’s normally hard to get a place with with friends and also I feel like it’s just a solo experience ☺️ 10x better to do by yourself and meet new people☺️
@@RobynWilson Thank you☺️
once you receive your visa because of this camp, will you be able to travel to america at any time? just wanted to know this
When you get your working visa you can travel for 30 days before and 30 days after the working dates that you have applied for 😋
Is the hotel pre booked in the package or do you have to pay for it separately and do you get the flight by yourself and then meet at the jfk airport xx
ellie859 it’s prebooked if you get the flights with Camp America 😙
ellie859 and yes you’ll get the flight there, probably with other camp america people on your flight, and then meet in a big group at the airport
Yo, love your videos! Wonna do a lockdown colab sometime?? :D
Thank you! Yeah sounds great, inbox me!!
Robyn Wilson Just dropped your Facebook music page a message as your insta link doesn’t work 🤙🏼🎉
I’m planning on going next year,. My only concern is that I’m transgender and would want to be be treated like my gender. If this is something you’ve heard anything about I’d love to hear from you!
I can’t speak for every camp but the camp I went to was accepting of everybody no matter what race, gender or sexuality! I really think that people would respect what you’re asking, Camp is such an accepting place I would really recommend it ☺️ If you’re worried about it then maybe just discuss it with your camp beforehand, if they have a problem with it then the camp wasn’t worth going to in the first place! ❤️
Robyn Wilson thank you so much for your reply. I really needed the positivity. Really appreciate your reply! ❤️
I’m going next year as well and I’m a transguy- just going stealth haha!
Theo Lestersmith I would but I get distressed and missed opportunities in the past as I disagree with the need to
Is a Uber a taxi
John boy 6565 yes, Uber is basically a taxi you can order through an app on your phone and they’re really cheap!
Okay thanks
Uber is a taxi but dodgy edition
i’m thinking of going next year but i can’t swim🤣will that be a problem?
Rebecca Clark I cant speak for all camps but I’m almost 100% certain it won’t be a problem😊 I know there were a few counsellors that couldn’t swim at my camp and it really wasn’t an issue at all, if you’re worried about it maybe you could ask the camps about it when you have your skype interview with them ☺️😙