Ive been to camp in america as a camp councilor and would like to give one piece of advice with regards to clothes/packing. Big Tip!!Don't bring clothes that you wish to bring home in the same "state" they arrived in!! Everyone laundry is washed together, so none o your clothes will return in the same state that they arrived in. With that said, if you have a good top or good pair of jeans, dont bring them. Do yourself a favor, take a trip to Penneys and go crazy. Buy lots of cheap shorts, underwear, tshirts. Cos you will loose some in the laundry or some will get ruined. ALSO bring a plain white tshirt for Tye-dying!!
YES TO THIS! Couldn't agree more and if you are going to bring nice clothes - just keep them aside for your days off and travels and maybe don't put them in the laundry! Thanks Sarah - this is really useful :)
Thank you!! So glad you found it interesting and yes will help us not forget anything 😂 yes defo! I still had to throw stuff away when I was there lol 😆
I was a horse wrangler at camp, so my packing list was a bit different, but I would recommend sports sandals. I took a pair of cheap sports sandals I got in decathlon, but I ended up getting a pair of chacos when I was there. My camp had a rule about always wearing ‘shoes with back straps’, so no flip flops or sliders unless you were in the shower! Pretty much everyone at my camp wore chacos as they’re pretty durable and also comfortable once you’ve broken them in, although they can be quite expensive (one of my pairs was $55, but my others were $130)
Hey it’s good to hear it from a different perspective and it can defo vary from camp to camp! A pair of chacos sounds very handy though so thanks for sharing!
@@stepehenlarkin388 yes you can take your mobile phone but at my camp they had to be locked away in the main office bunk at night (on charge if you like) and you could only go on it on your breaks but I guess that varies camp by camp!
AHHH so excited for camp!!!! Also great to see a counsellor who isnt American, cos they all bring crazy stuff like chests of drawers cos they just drive up
About the sleeping bag, when I got to camp I bring a sleeping bag and a sheet, and I put the sheet on and unzip the sleeping bag to use as a blanket. It works and saved packing space!
@@islaneil129 omg no way!! You’ll have the best time with your new CLC family! Definitely take a red t-shirt and a checked shirt for the square dancing if you can fit it in 😂
Aw thanks so much Rosie!! Yes please do and feel free to ask any other questions! Good luck in getting your placement next year, I’m sure you’ll be fine and hopefully the world will be covid free by then so it will be even better!! ❤️❤️
Hey thanks a lot for the video it’s really helpful and I’m going to CA this summer so can’t wait !! Do you think you could link where you got your watch / alarm clock from ? :)
Hey!! Thanks so much. Honestly the best advice I can give you is just go for it and be yourself. I know that sounds cliche to say but once you’ve pushed yourself out of your comfort zone of actually applying and getting hired, that’s the hardest part. Then when you go, you’ll find most people are feeling the same as you - mostly no one knows anyone but that’s the best thing as you’ll naturally just find your people, and become comfortable pretty quickly! Even though it’s a big thing to go to America and meet/do all these new things, it’s all so much fun and so worth it and everyone at camp is always goofy and happy because you’re having the best summer of your life. So just go for it, enjoy every moment and let go of the nerves as there’s nothing too scary about it once you’re doing it ❤️
What a helpful video ☺☺ I am going to go camp this summer in New York. Can you give tips about travelling in a video? Is computer necessary? i am not sure to take of it. Thanks 💃🏾💃🏾
Aw thank you so much! I’m glad it helped! Omg camp in New York sounds amazing, I hope you have the best time! Yes definitely, my next video about Camp America will be travel tips so stay tuned! Computer isn’t necessary, I didn’t take mine and never missed it as most things you can do on your phone. I’d say only take it if you need it for something specific that you can’t do on any other device - like editing or doing work. But you won’t have much time to do all of that, so like I say defo not needed but if you take it, make sure you keep it in safe places xx ❤️
unsure if this is a bit tmi but what if your doing water activities and its that time of month and you can't use tampons? I can't swim anyway so would I be able to wear normal clothes on water activity days?
Sorry I’ve just been scrolling through old comments and realised I missed this one! I’d say you’d be fine in your normal clothes on water days, just inform the person who is doing the scheduling you will need to sit out :)
Hey! I think this rule depends on what camp you go to but at my camp your phone was away at night and in the day when you’re with the kids but you’ll still have time off each day to go on it and tbh you’ll find a way to get pictures, I did! Plus you’ll get lots of days off and travels xx
Has the US embassy in the UK opened yet for visa appointments and interviews? I’m from Ireland and it’s looking like the embassy in Dublin won’t be opening in time to get me to camp this summer. It’s so frustrating!! This will be the 2nd summer in a row that Irish students won’t get to go to the US and work at summer camps. 😑😩
I’m not 100% sure but from what I’ve seen, I don’t think it has! 😞 so frustrating like you say and I’m sorry to hear it’s the second year in a row! Can’t believe this is all still going on a year later! From what I’ve seen most people are now referring to next year 🥺😫 really got all my fingers crossed for you though! Ps, when you do eventually go, it will be worth the wait I’m sure!! ❤️
@@MaisieCraddock its so frustrating. There are so many student who applied 2 years in a row and are not able to go both years. 😔 my contract is supposed to start on 11th June but it’s clear now I won’t make it there by the 11th. So either my camp director decides to push back my start date and see if the embassy opens in July, or it gets cancelled completely. To be honest I’ve made peace with the fact this this year is pretty much a write off and I’m just gona make the best of this summer at home and reapply next summer.
@@sarah.93.31 ahhhh it’s so annoying, I’m so sorry to hear that:( I really hope your camp director lets you go later if all things with the visa work out but even still, it’s good you’ve accepted it now and SURELY next year will be normal and you can do the full summer! At least by then Covid shouldn’t really be a thing... 🤞🤞
Hey! Thank you, I’m glad it helped! I just took one beach towel which came in handy on days off and travels but camp should give you towels! So I’d say 1 or 2 (mine was one of those micro fibre ones that roles up small and dries quick)! ❤️
Are cycling shorts allowed for regular days at camp? How many pairs of them would you recommend bringing? I have 4 pairs of loose comfy shorts but I rather cycling shorts
Yes definitely! They aren’t inappropriate unless extremely short so you’ll be fine! I’d say 3/4 pairs if you prefer wearing them as they will easily fit in and that will keep you going for a while then!
I think it just depends on the airline you’re with which will normally be like 1 suitcase max 22kg or something like that! Then 1 hand luggage bag. Camp America will give you that info tho! Just bare in mind not having too much especially if you want to travel after as those internal flights etc can vary on amounts of luggage and you may have to pay extra etc ❤️
Hey! It depends on a few things like how many times you’ve been to camp, your role at camp and whether you’re part of an agency like Camp America as they take some of the money camp pay you to cover all the others costs they do for you like flights, support etc. But in summary, it’s not that much if it’s your first time and for me I was with Camp America so I got “pocket money” which was about $700 for the whole summer - but unless you’re doing it as a summer job, the money doesn’t matter as it’s about the experience 😊
It would be good if you put subtitles to your videos, it would be of great help for people of other languages or with little English, interested in the content of your videos.
Ive been to camp in america as a camp councilor and would like to give one piece of advice with regards to clothes/packing. Big Tip!!Don't bring clothes that you wish to bring home in the same "state" they arrived in!! Everyone laundry is washed together, so none o your clothes will return in the same state that they arrived in. With that said, if you have a good top or good pair of jeans, dont bring them. Do yourself a favor, take a trip to Penneys and go crazy. Buy lots of cheap shorts, underwear, tshirts. Cos you will loose some in the laundry or some will get ruined. ALSO bring a plain white tshirt for Tye-dying!!
YES TO THIS! Couldn't agree more and if you are going to bring nice clothes - just keep them aside for your days off and travels and maybe don't put them in the laundry! Thanks Sarah - this is really useful :)
@@MaisieCraddock what camp you going in 2022
@@kimberlywatson7289 I’m not going to camp this year but if I was it would be Chestnut Lake Camp in Pennsylvania!
I have t been placed yet
@@kimberlywatson7289 I’m hoping to go back as a returner to Brookwood Camps in NY
This was so interesting and I’ll probably rewatch when we go away!! Not packing your suitcase full it’s such a good tip if you want to buy things!!
Thank you!! So glad you found it interesting and yes will help us not forget anything 😂 yes defo! I still had to throw stuff away when I was there lol 😆
This is my first time going so I'm nervous and excited! Thank you so much for this video, I wrote all the things you said into a word doc hehe
Awww you’ll have the best time and the nerves will ease as soon as you’re there! No problem at all, I’m so glad it helped & thank you for watching ❤️
How was it ! I leave this summer for camp and I'm also very nervous.
@@otilia9741 it was amazing! I loved it! don’t forget to take soooo many pictures !!
I was a horse wrangler at camp, so my packing list was a bit different, but I would recommend sports sandals. I took a pair of cheap sports sandals I got in decathlon, but I ended up getting a pair of chacos when I was there. My camp had a rule about always wearing ‘shoes with back straps’, so no flip flops or sliders unless you were in the shower! Pretty much everyone at my camp wore chacos as they’re pretty durable and also comfortable once you’ve broken them in, although they can be quite expensive (one of my pairs was $55, but my others were $130)
Hey it’s good to hear it from a different perspective and it can defo vary from camp to camp! A pair of chacos sounds very handy though so thanks for sharing!
So helpful I’m going this summer so excited!! I’ll deffo be coming back to this video
Aw yay thank you!! So glad you found it helpful and I hope you have the best summer! Feel free to ask me any other questions if you need! ❤️
@@MaisieCraddock can you bring your mobile phone and go on it at night time and charge it
@@stepehenlarkin388 yes you can take your mobile phone but at my camp they had to be locked away in the main office bunk at night (on charge if you like) and you could only go on it on your breaks but I guess that varies camp by camp!
This was so handy even for just travelling in general!! Thank you 😍🤩
Aww you’re very welcome!! Yes you could defo use for long trips to anywhere! ❤️
AHHH so excited for camp!!!! Also great to see a counsellor who isnt American, cos they all bring crazy stuff like chests of drawers cos they just drive up
Woooo so exciting!! And yes! Can’t bring a chest of drawers across the Atlantic 🤣🤣 thanks for watching!!
About the sleeping bag, when I got to camp I bring a sleeping bag and a sheet, and I put the sheet on and unzip the sleeping bag to use as a blanket. It works and saved packing space!
Yes great idea!! I bought a sleeping bag whilst out there that I used when I was cold as an extra cover :)
Hey Maisie! Thanks for the great video and catering to us fellas as well 😂
Haha no problem at all! Thank you for watching!
this was so helpful! I may be going to camp this year and this helped alot!
Aww yay so glad it helped and if you do go to camp, HAVE THE BEST TIME!! ❤️❤️
This is great thank you! I’m heading to Pennsylvania this summer so it’s a great help 🥰
Aw you’re welcome! So glad it helped and I really hope you have the best time! My camp was Pennsylvania too - it’s gorgeous, enjoy every moment ❤️
@@MaisieCraddock Amazing, I just saw you mentioned you went to Chestnut Lake and that’s where I’m going 🥰 Super excited!
@@islaneil129 omg no way!! You’ll have the best time with your new CLC family! Definitely take a red t-shirt and a checked shirt for the square dancing if you can fit it in 😂
Loved this!! Will deffo come back to this video if I manage to secure a placement for next year 🥳 thank you!
Aw thanks so much Rosie!! Yes please do and feel free to ask any other questions! Good luck in getting your placement next year, I’m sure you’ll be fine and hopefully the world will be covid free by then so it will be even better!! ❤️❤️
Have you started your application yet? I've tried but its glitched and said I'm too young
@@lornamartin2757 I’m not applying this year! But maybe email or call Camp America and they can help you. I think you need to be 18 xx
Obsessed with your cardigan how cute😌❤️Great video very helpful for those that are interested also so interesting to know xx
Aw thank you!! It’s from I saw it first 💙thanks so much, I’m glad you found it interesting!! Xxx
omg how did you actually manage to fit it all!! so helpful !
Hahaha I’ve no idea tbh... it was a huge and very heavy bag 😂 thank youuuu xx
Hey thanks a lot for the video it’s really helpful and I’m going to CA this summer so can’t wait !! Do you think you could link where you got your watch / alarm clock from ? :)
Hello! Sorry for the late response, my watch was just a standard watch but most people got there’s on Amazon :)
@@MaisieCraddock thank you and no problem for the late response!
This was so helpful! Loved this hehe
Thank you so much!! Glad you find helpful ❤️❤️
i’m planning to apply for next year, this is so helpful! do you have any advice for people to are easily anxious?
Hey!! Thanks so much. Honestly the best advice I can give you is just go for it and be yourself. I know that sounds cliche to say but once you’ve pushed yourself out of your comfort zone of actually applying and getting hired, that’s the hardest part. Then when you go, you’ll find most people are feeling the same as you - mostly no one knows anyone but that’s the best thing as you’ll naturally just find your people, and become comfortable pretty quickly! Even though it’s a big thing to go to America and meet/do all these new things, it’s all so much fun and so worth it and everyone at camp is always goofy and happy because you’re having the best summer of your life. So just go for it, enjoy every moment and let go of the nerves as there’s nothing too scary about it once you’re doing it ❤️
What a helpful video ☺☺ I am going to go camp this summer in New York. Can you give tips about travelling in a video? Is computer necessary? i am not sure to take of it. Thanks 💃🏾💃🏾
Aw thank you so much! I’m glad it helped! Omg camp in New York sounds amazing, I hope you have the best time! Yes definitely, my next video about Camp America will be travel tips so stay tuned! Computer isn’t necessary, I didn’t take mine and never missed it as most things you can do on your phone. I’d say only take it if you need it for something specific that you can’t do on any other device - like editing or doing work. But you won’t have much time to do all of that, so like I say defo not needed but if you take it, make sure you keep it in safe places xx ❤️
Hey I'm going to a NY camp too. Im going to Camp Chipinaw how about you??
@@breannekelso2634 I looked Camp Chipinaw's pictures. looks awesome. I'm going to go Green Chimneys
@@breannekelso2634 amazing! Hope you have the best time. I went to Chestnut Lake Camp but I’m not going this year unfortunately 😞
@@cnscns7358 hope you have a good time!:)
unsure if this is a bit tmi but what if your doing water activities and its that time of month and you can't use tampons? I can't swim anyway so would I be able to wear normal clothes on water activity days?
Sorry I’ve just been scrolling through old comments and realised I missed this one! I’d say you’d be fine in your normal clothes on water days, just inform the person who is doing the scheduling you will need to sit out :)
I’m doing C A 2022 Ive seen your not allowed your phone I’m wondering how you take pics when your over there x
Hey! I think this rule depends on what camp you go to but at my camp your phone was away at night and in the day when you’re with the kids but you’ll still have time off each day to go on it and tbh you’ll find a way to get pictures, I did! Plus you’ll get lots of days off and travels xx
Has the US embassy in the UK opened yet for visa appointments and interviews? I’m from Ireland and it’s looking like the embassy in Dublin won’t be opening in time to get me to camp this summer. It’s so frustrating!! This will be the 2nd summer in a row that Irish students won’t get to go to the US and work at summer camps. 😑😩
I’m not 100% sure but from what I’ve seen, I don’t think it has! 😞 so frustrating like you say and I’m sorry to hear it’s the second year in a row! Can’t believe this is all still going on a year later! From what I’ve seen most people are now referring to next year 🥺😫 really got all my fingers crossed for you though! Ps, when you do eventually go, it will be worth the wait I’m sure!! ❤️
@@MaisieCraddock its so frustrating. There are so many student who applied 2 years in a row and are not able to go both years. 😔 my contract is supposed to start on 11th June but it’s clear now I won’t make it there by the 11th. So either my camp director decides to push back my start date and see if the embassy opens in July, or it gets cancelled completely. To be honest I’ve made peace with the fact this this year is pretty much a write off and I’m just gona make the best of this summer at home and reapply next summer.
@@sarah.93.31 ahhhh it’s so annoying, I’m so sorry to hear that:( I really hope your camp director lets you go later if all things with the visa work out but even still, it’s good you’ve accepted it now and SURELY next year will be normal and you can do the full summer! At least by then Covid shouldn’t really be a thing... 🤞🤞
@@MaisieCraddock fingers crossed that for sure!! 😁🤞🏻🤞🏻
Hey, this video is really helpful . I was just wondering if you took towels with you and if so how many ? Thanks again. X💓
Hey! Thank you, I’m glad it helped! I just took one beach towel which came in handy on days off and travels but camp should give you towels! So I’d say 1 or 2 (mine was one of those micro fibre ones that roles up small and dries quick)! ❤️
@@MaisieCraddock thank you so much for your help ❤️
Hi.
I want to ask where I can find list of camps available?
Yes! Here you go www.campamerica.co.uk/camps
Are cycling shorts allowed for regular days at camp? How many pairs of them would you recommend bringing? I have 4 pairs of loose comfy shorts but I rather cycling shorts
Yes definitely! They aren’t inappropriate unless extremely short so you’ll be fine! I’d say 3/4 pairs if you prefer wearing them as they will easily fit in and that will keep you going for a while then!
@@MaisieCraddock thanks so much! this video was so helpful xx
@@nh5212 you’re very welcome! I’m glad it helped - have a fab time at camp!! 💚xx
Is there a maximum amount of luggage you have to take ? 💕
I think it just depends on the airline you’re with which will normally be like 1 suitcase max 22kg or something like that! Then 1 hand luggage bag. Camp America will give you that info tho! Just bare in mind not having too much especially if you want to travel after as those internal flights etc can vary on amounts of luggage and you may have to pay extra etc ❤️
@@MaisieCraddock thank you so much😘
Nice sharing👍
hiii, what was the name of the camp you went to?
Hey! Chestnut Lake Camp in Pennsylvania 💚
Hey Maisie. Do they have christian camps?
Yesss
They do!
Do I need to pack a pillow?
Not unless your American - camp would give international counsellors bedding including pillows :) x
Hey. What's the pay like?
Hey! It depends on a few things like how many times you’ve been to camp, your role at camp and whether you’re part of an agency like Camp America as they take some of the money camp pay you to cover all the others costs they do for you like flights, support etc.
But in summary, it’s not that much if it’s your first time and for me I was with Camp America so I got “pocket money” which was about $700 for the whole summer - but unless you’re doing it as a summer job, the money doesn’t matter as it’s about the experience 😊
@@MaisieCraddock okay thank you
It would be good if you put subtitles to your videos, it would be of great help for people of other languages or with little English, interested in the content of your videos.
Hey! Yes that’s a great suggestion. I will look into how I can do this. Thanks 😊
This is amazing! Do you have an Instagram? Xx
Thank you so much! Yes I do - it’s maisiecraddock ❤️
You're so sweet
Aw thank you so much ☺️