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Camper Chloe's tips on making the most out of camp life and what it can throw at you. 

How to deal with the unexpected at summer camp

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Here's a little help from camper Chloe on how to choose the right camp job for you.

Choosing your American summer camp role

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From classroom to conferences, here's scholarship awardee Anna on her experience studying abroad at The New School.

My BEST Scholarship year at The New School, NYC

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BUNAC BEST Scholarship awardee, Peter, talks about his experience studying at Harvard. 

My BEST Scholarship year at Harvard Kennedy School 

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Getting to sit on the cool tall chair with a megaphone- just one of the perks of being a lifeguard at summer camp.

A day in the life of a lifeguard at summer camp

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Lights, camera, read this blog to make sure your application gets all the action it deserves from Camp Directors. 

How to create a winning camp application video

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Want to know all about summer camp? Camp counsellor Megan tells her story. 


Everything I wish I knew before applying for summer camp in the USA

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Giving you a bunkload of transferrable skills, here’s why working as a Camp Counsellor is a total bootcamp for your CV

How working at summer camp USA can help your career

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A real life Camp Rock experience, here's why...

Meet Alex - a performing arts counselor at Camp Sloane

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I’d seen private co-ed camps all over my social, so naturally, I thought I wanted that. I was so wrong.

The camp de ‘bunk’ series: Why a single gender camp will rock your summer

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Our Camp Crew on their childcare experience prior to working at summer camp and how it shaped them.

What childcare experience do I need to work at summer camp in America?

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The hardest job you’ll ever love. But is it for me? Our Camp Crew reveal all.

Real talk: The realities of working at summer camp in America

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The 'you' time of camp where how you spend the day is entirely your call.


What are days off like at summer camp? 

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Your handy guide to all things summer camp.

A-Z of summer camp examples: activities, memories and more

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Remember that time I dressed up as a giant teabag at camp?

The weird and wonderful days working at a summer camp 

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From crocs to extension cables, here's what you need to stuff in your travel bag for the summer of a lifetime.

The ultimate guide: an extensive travel pack list for summer camp

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From friendship bracelet skills to ice cream parties. Here's what camp returner Zoë is hoping to achieve this summer...

20 things to add to your summer camp bucket list

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What it's actually like to go to the US Embassy for your J-1 visa from someone who has been five times.

What to expect at your J-1 visa appointment 

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Want a cheat sheet on how to land that summer camp job in 2024? Happy camper Victoria is here to help...

5 tried and tested tips to help you get hired at summer camp

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Life lessons around the campfire. Roadtester Hannah shares her adventure at summer camp in Maine and beyond...

Why summer camp USA was worth every cent

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Campfires, canoe races, and countless lessons learned - here's the inside scoop on what to know before you go...

5 things I wish I knew before working at summer camp

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Those post-summer camp blues are REAL (and suck) but four-time camper Victoria is here to help you through them. 

How to deal with post-camp blues

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It’s a camp off! Our BUNAC staff are raising the flag for the summer camps they’ve worked at. 

Which summer camps in America are the best?

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We're the team who've been. Team talk and travel tips from BUNAC Sales Expert and camp returner, Amy.

My advice to summer camp USA first-timers 

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Rewarding work, epic locations and unlimited s’mores. There’s a reason why summer is our favourite season.  

Where and what you can do at summer camp in America

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