Packing for camp can be a bit stressful. It’s hard to imagine what you might need for an entire summer in the States. Most people either massively overpack or forget half the things they actually need. I turned up to camp during my first summer with two large suitcases and a carry-on. Now, as a returner, I wouldn’t bring half of the stuff I packed that first summer. One of the biggest mistakes first-time counselors make is bringing too many clothes. At camp, you will usually

Summer camp is an unbelievable experience, I have made some of my best memories and friendships during my summers at camp. What people don’t talk about as much are the difficult days that every counsellor experiences at some point during the summer! No matter how excited you are to go to camp, there will probably be moments where you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, homesick, or frustrated, which is totally normal. That does not mean you made the wrong decision, it simply means y

At Work Play USA, we know that applying to work at an American summer camp can feel a little intimidating at first, especially when you see camps asking for leadership, childcare, or activity experience. But one of the biggest things we always tell our applicants is that camps are not looking for perfect people. They are looking for counsellors who will help create a fun, positive, and supportive camp culture. Camps want energetic, adaptable people who are willing to get invo