May 2012
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handsupamazing asked: Tomorrow is wear your camp shirt day hosted by the Canadian Camping Association. Show your love for camp, the friendships it creates, and the memories it forms by wearing yours! As my friend found "Recent research at the University of Waterloo, Ontario, proves that campers benefit physically, socially and emotionally from the camp experience as well as developing a heightened awareness and...
April 2012
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Anonymous asked: Can I let my campers know that I'm gay?
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What can we do for you?
This is something I’ve been thinking about over the last month or so, how can Camp Confessions be the very best resource possible? I’m honored that so many people have been asking questions lately. Truthfully, the majority have been answered by followers, not myself. I’ve simply been collecting submitted answers and publishing the information. It occurred to me that it might be...
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Anonymous asked: I know of a camp still hiring. YMCA Camp Kitaki in the Lincoln, Nebraska area is still hiring for Aquatics Staff, some Ropes Staff, and Male Counselors for sure. All applications/people are hired as "camp counselors", if anyone is interested in applying.
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Anonymous asked: We're not allowed to friend campers, and we pretty much try to avoid even telling them our last names. As far as photos, we're allowed to be in photos as long as our photographer/the parents/a camp director is taking the pictures. I think a lot of this has to do with the fact that my camp works with a younger age range (5-12).
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Anonymous asked: My camp does have a social media policy as well. The campers and staff both have to sign social media contracts. As a counsellor, we are not allowed to post anything offensive/inappropriate at ANY time of the year, and we can be asked to remove things from our personal sites. We are also not allowed to post any pictures of campers without their consent. We are allowed to add campers to Facebook,...
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Anonymous asked: In reply to the social media question: At my camp, staff are not allowed to friend campers (even CITs), but the camp has it's own facebook page, on which it posts pictures from the week. Parents are encouraged to check it out and tag their kids, but we're not supposed to post pictures of the kids ourselves, since the parents didn't sign a waiver for us like they did the camp.
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reducebadthoughts asked: This goes out to all the counselors out there - Do you let campers friend you on facebook - does your camp have a policy about social media? Opinions
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Anonymous asked: This is strangely specific, but I'm wondering if there are any camps that are co-ed with a large number of foreign people that have beachfront on an ocean that anyone knows of? It doesn't matter where, I'm just wondering! IN RESPONSE: Hidden Valley camp in maine. it's on the coast. there's ocean, coed, and there are many foreign people including some from france and new...
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dragonwolves asked: I was told at a conference for camping professionals that if you have any interest in pursuing camp as a full time career (yes you can do that!) That you should try to gain experience at a few different camps. It makes you a more flexible staff plus you network more and gain different types of skillsets.
Anonymous asked: This is strangely specific, but I'm wondering if there are any camps that are co-ed with a large number of foreign people that have beachfront on an ocean that anyone knows of? It doesn't matter where, I'm just wondering!
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Anonymous asked: what camp do/did you go to? also i noticed when you posted the thing about which camps were hiring URJ Camp George was up there. This will be my last summer there as a camper. i've grown up there and hope this summer will be the absolute best!
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girlscoutcamp asked: I have worked at four different camps, my fifth will be this summer. I learned SO much from so many different people about different areas of my home state and country, different camp environments, and made so many new friends from all over the world. Having a "home" camp is great, but sometimes broadening your horizons is even better. Good luck, be open to change and new things, and...
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to switching camp anon
My best advice is to try to get contact info from your boss (or friend who got you the job) for someone who’s well respected at your camp that has a similar job (a counselor if that’s your new position). That way you can ask about special things to bring that are not on your old camp packing lists. Moving from a camp with tents to one with electricity meant that my new sauna-like...
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purebluesky asked: to the follower afraid to switch camps! - Last year I worked at a completely different camp than the one I grew up going to and working at. I was terrified too, but it was the best change ever! Everyone was so amazing and welcoming. They're my second family. Don't be nervous! It will be amazing :)
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waitinforasuperman asked: To the anon that is switching camps, don't be afraid! Last year was my first year at a COMPLETELY new camp from the one I grew up in. Totally different people and totally different camp. I was scared to death when I showed up but everyone was so nice and made me feel like family. I consider this camp my home now because I loved it so much. The magic happens when you get out of your comfort...
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Anonymous asked: Can you give advice on switching camps? I just got a job at a new camp, not the one I've grown up at, and i'm super nervous! Thanks
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Summer Jobs
So far these are the responses we’ve recieved about who is/may be still hiring. Google is a great friend. If you can find the camp’s site there is usually a ‘contact us’ section that might be helpful.
most scout camps in California
Mar-Lu-Ridge, a Lutheran camp in Jefferson, Maryland
URJ Crane Lake Camp in West Stockbridge, MA possibly
URJ Camp George in Parry Sound,...
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What day is your camp countdown on?
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Anonymous asked: URJ Crane Lake Camp in West Stockbridge, MA, may still be hiring.
escapingtoeuphoria asked: Know of any summer camps still hiring female counselors? thanks :)
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It's Tuesday!
While this may seem apparent and ordinary to many of you, it also happens to be my last day of undergraduate classes…ever. I’m feeling very happy and accomplished and felt that it was only appropriate to share the love. It’s been a while since one of these posts and we’ve grown significantly since then. So to all you new comers- when people send in positive responses to...
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cityonoakhill asked: I recently came across an utterly touching camp film that would warm the hearts of any camp counselor or camper alike. It's called The Rainbow Tribe. I know you have a great outreach to camp communities through your blog, so I felt this might be a great way to get the movie out to the camp community. I cannot post a link in an ask box but if you go to the All About David James Elliott blog...
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