Webinar: What to Expect During Your First Summer as a Camp Counselor in the USA

Camp USA's Ben and Christian talk about their own experiences as camp counselors in the USA and what you can expect on your first summer.

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Chapters
3:50 How big was the summer camp you worked at?
4:43 Was there a big presence of international counsellors?
6:20 What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?
8:52 How did your camp prepare you for the summer?
10:20 How does time off work?
12:40 How can counsellors expect to be paid?
14:55 How does paying taxes work for international counsellors?
16:53 What are the options for accident and sickness insurance?
18:50 Can leave the U.S. during the 30-day travel period?
20:18 Ben's Tip #1: Get enough sleep
20:40 Ben's Tip #2: Limit your screen time
21:18 Ben's Tip #3: Get to know the other counsellors
21:42 Christian's Tip #1: Buy in to the camp experience
22:58 Christian's Tip #2: Focus on your campers
24:20 Do I need to bring bedding?
25:55 What are your recommendations for phone plans?
27:12 What is staff orientation actually like?
29:00 What age group is the best for sharing a cabin with?
32:24 How easy is it to travel on days off?