Camp America Might NOT Be For You!! Here's what to consider

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  • Опубліковано 28 лип 2024
  • I hope this helps you when deciding whether or not to do Camp America.
    I cannot reccommend it enough as I've had two incredible summers but I know it is not for everyone.
    Here are my other Camp-Related videos:
    • Camp America
    TimeStamps:
    00:00 - 01:24 - Intro
    01:24 - 02:07 - Disclaimer
    02:07 - 03:21 - Being an Introvert
    03:21 - 04:28 - Phone addiction
    04:28 - 05:28 - Strict Schedules
    05:28 - 06:32 - Demanding Work Hours
    06:32 - 07:31 - Weather is mad
    07:31 - 09:19 - You're a Germaphobe
    09:19 - 10:41 - Impatience
    10:41 - 11:42 - Sensitive/Easily Embarrassed
    11:42 - 12:40 - WILDlife
    12:40 - 13:38 - Specific Diet Requirements
    13:38 - 15:22 - Parting thoughts/Summary
    Music:
    Music by Dylan Rockoff - Feeling Fine - thmatc.co/?l=2BD75D64

КОМЕНТАРІ • 51

  • @anismakesvideos
    @anismakesvideos 8 місяців тому +33

    thank you for making this video, you covered so many aspects that most don't - I appreciate the raw approach fr :) my first experience went awful, I'm considering giving it a second go in the next year or so!

    • @lilyjmerrick
      @lilyjmerrick  7 місяців тому +4

      Oh I love that! I would definitely say give it another go! In my experience, even going back to the same camp, both years have been so different :))

    • @anismakesvideos
      @anismakesvideos 5 місяців тому

      I got fired so going back to the same camp wouldn’t be an option unfortunately 😭 the basing of my firing was so stupid tooo ughhhhh

    • @kendricksockey-rl7xu
      @kendricksockey-rl7xu 4 місяці тому

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  • @normietwiceremoved
    @normietwiceremoved 7 місяців тому +5

    I'm really thinking of doing this next year. Thanks so much for the video! I'm still unsure which kind of environment I want to go to. Wilderness, city etc.

  • @joehanks8252
    @joehanks8252 8 місяців тому +1

    Fun channel! Ever play the game slap tennis at camp where you and someone else hold a hand and go back and forth slapping it with your other hand until someone lets go? Thats always a camp classic in America!

  • @Connor_Duncan
    @Connor_Duncan 8 місяців тому +4

    Thanks for making this video, thinking on going next year for the first time

    • @lilyjmerrick
      @lilyjmerrick  8 місяців тому

      No worries! You absolutely should, it is such a great experience :)))

  • @Naijella86
    @Naijella86 3 місяці тому +4

    I did Camp America in 2006, and it was one of the worst experiences of my life. The kids were from underprivileged backgrounds, so they were more often than not from very unstable backgrounds and the manager or rather, the camp director was very unprofessional. When I got back to England, I gave it absolutely horrendous review.

    • @lilyjmerrick
      @lilyjmerrick  Місяць тому

      I'm so sorry that happened, that's so rough. That's why I feel I always have to preface my content to explain that every camp is different because I know there are some that I would have had a much different experience with.

  • @rose6946
    @rose6946 7 місяців тому +7

    My screen time is usually around 11 hours 🤣 I could easily put it away tho when i actualy have something to do

  • @saritaparker3359
    @saritaparker3359 6 місяців тому +1

    As someone who works with childre, I'm used to not being allowed on my phone for 10 hours in the day so I'd probs be good

  • @Selinkookie
    @Selinkookie 6 місяців тому +2

    Im reaallyy scare of spiders 😢 but i want to go so badly because , im from Turkey and i want to go America and this is the one of chances i have. Work and traval and Camp America

  • @sophieannerosil8285
    @sophieannerosil8285 3 місяці тому +1

    if you are going with someone you know can you choose to bunk with them

  • @nickcharnley19
    @nickcharnley19 8 місяців тому

    i really want to hnow more about this, boy going in. sporty, done, lots of things, rugby, tennis erc., he will oope with schedules.

  • @itzzchocolatemimig1226
    @itzzchocolatemimig1226 6 місяців тому +4

    Thank you for this really considering going but them spiders scare me🤦🏾‍♀️

    • @lilyjmerrick
      @lilyjmerrick  6 місяців тому

      they can be really scary 😂 but honestly if that’s the one thing holding you back then you should definitely give it a go x

  • @charplatt-miller3966
    @charplatt-miller3966 24 дні тому

    I really love being around people, but I struggle with doing it for long periods of time so I'm not sure if camp will work for me. Did you get any alone time at all? Or was it always with others?

  • @Vloglife-mm5kq
    @Vloglife-mm5kq 7 місяців тому

    i need help applying, can i have help?

  • @Selinkookie
    @Selinkookie 6 місяців тому

    How was the income?

  • @papaharrison
    @papaharrison 5 місяців тому

    Is China this year eligible for this?

  • @longlive3356
    @longlive3356 5 місяців тому +1

    Hey, I’m planning on going to a camp this year and was just wondering, did you go to the day camps or the stay over camps? If you went to both, which one would you say is the better choice for someone who is a little more introverted and has anxiety?

    • @lilyjmerrick
      @lilyjmerrick  4 місяці тому

      I went to a sleepaway camp so the kids were there with us 24/7, I have always been an anxious individual and I think I grew so much as a person from it but if you are really apprehensive I would say go to a day camp because I am sure that way you will get more time alone :)

  • @joelcallear385
    @joelcallear385 6 місяців тому +1

    Hi i understand this is old so probably wont get a reply.
    I am very into fitness and was wondering if there will be enough food for me to eat?
    I have heard the portion sizes are small and often times you are left hungry

    • @lilyjmerrick
      @lilyjmerrick  6 місяців тому

      When I went I didn’t find that so much, but if you’re worried I would check ahead. At my camp we could keep extra snacks and things and I had like protein bars so if I was hungry (which tbf it was more just being greedy lol) I had snacks

  • @callumjamesrichmond6999
    @callumjamesrichmond6999 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for this video can you apply to different camps to try get accepted or have you got to wait till the next year

    • @lilyjmerrick
      @lilyjmerrick  5 місяців тому +1

      yeah, when you apply on the Camp America website all camps on there can see your application so if they need roles being filled they can reach out to you :)

    • @callumjamesrichmond6999
      @callumjamesrichmond6999 5 місяців тому

      @@lilyjmerrick ohh okayyy thank you very much

  • @chloeosullivan2837
    @chloeosullivan2837 6 місяців тому +3

    What camp did you go to and what company did you go through? I want to go this summer but struggling in refining my choices

    • @lilyjmerrick
      @lilyjmerrick  6 місяців тому +2

      I went to Camp Green Lane and I used Camp America x

    • @chloeosullivan2837
      @chloeosullivan2837 6 місяців тому

      thank you x@@lilyjmerrick

  • @sveisen1676
    @sveisen1676 6 місяців тому +1

    Hi I know this is old but how much were you able to talk to your family while working at camp?

    • @lilyjmerrick
      @lilyjmerrick  5 місяців тому

      Yeah, there was always an opportunity to talk to family back home everyday, although some days it was difficult because of the time difference.

  • @elliottpittam9564
    @elliottpittam9564 4 місяці тому +1

    Camp America usually gives you a month to travel post-camp. Did you take that month, and if so, what did you do? :)

    • @lilyjmerrick
      @lilyjmerrick  Місяць тому

      Hey! Sorry for this late of a reply! Exam season has been hectic lol. I took three weeks for my first time doing Camp and I travelled to Philly, Washington DC, Miami, New Orleans and NYC. It was a really great experience so I definitely reccommend using those weeks if you can!

  • @loubagman7155
    @loubagman7155 8 місяців тому

    If we are not allowed to have our phones with us does it mean no pictures from the camp? I mean it brings memories come on 😢

    • @lilyjmerrick
      @lilyjmerrick  8 місяців тому +3

      Yeah it can be annoying for that, but you can take pics during orientation and the bit after the kids leave and on your time off. Also each camp will have photographers so you’ll have professional photos of the whole summer x

    • @loubagman7155
      @loubagman7155 8 місяців тому +1

      @@lilyjmerrick can you please tell me how much time do people usually spend on traveling after camp? Is it a full month, 2 weeks or maybe a week?

    • @charlottecourt7402
      @charlottecourt7402 6 місяців тому

      @@loubagman7155it’s typically 30 days x

  • @itsevelinakp
    @itsevelinakp 4 місяці тому +1

    Is there time to go to the gym? Like in the early morning

    • @itsevelinakp
      @itsevelinakp 4 місяці тому +1

      @@lilyjmerrick no, i mean-would you have time daily in the morning to go to the gym?

    • @lilyjmerrick
      @lilyjmerrick  4 місяці тому

      @@itsevelinakp ohhh sorry yeah, yeah I did get time in the mornings but it depends when you want to get up because the hours are incredibly physically demanding as it is 🩷

  • @e1sa006
    @e1sa006 7 місяців тому +1

    can you bring cameras with you?

    • @lilyjmerrick
      @lilyjmerrick  7 місяців тому +2

      It is really dependent on the individual camp, I know people who brought digital and/or disposable cameras. Some camps may request you put them away with your phone/laptop until you’re off duty, if they do allow them x

    • @e1sa006
      @e1sa006 7 місяців тому +1

      tysm :)@@lilyjmerrick

  • @csherratt3063
    @csherratt3063 6 місяців тому +1

    Where did you go?

    • @lilyjmerrick
      @lilyjmerrick  4 місяці тому +1

      I went to a sleepaway camp in PA :)

    • @csherratt3063
      @csherratt3063 4 місяці тому

      @@lilyjmerrick cool thanks

  • @goats_polska
    @goats_polska 4 місяці тому +1

    can you go to the gym while there?

    • @lilyjmerrick
      @lilyjmerrick  4 місяці тому

      Yeah, at my camp at least there was a small gym that we could use on time off :)

  • @kendricksockey-rl7xu
    @kendricksockey-rl7xu 4 місяці тому

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