WelcomeWelcome everyone to the Camp America information eveningExplain that the presentation will not take any longer than 1hr and will include videosWe want you to leave here tonight having all your questions answered and with a full understanding of the Camp America and experience we can provide youWe will take questions from everyone at the end and if you have any personal question we will be around at the end
Introduction of Presenter 1Introduce yourself, what you do for Camp America, where you went to Camp what you did at campUse your pictures to illustrate your summer and your experience
So Why go to Camp?There are loads of reasons why you should go to Camp but here are some of the main ones!
Meet People!Camps are social placesYou will make friends from all around the worldUSE YOUR OWN EXPERIENCES
Lots of Activities on Camps!Camps have loads of activitiesList some of the activities at camp such as water skiing, horse back, skateboarding, football, circus, theatre, arts and craftsEven if you are not an instructor you can have a go, take part or learn how to supervise an activity whilst you are at camp
THE KIDS! The kids really do make your summer!It doesn’t matter if you haven’t got any experience working with kids, YOU WILL GET TRAINED DURING YOUR ORIENTATION AT CAMP. But any work experience is always a bonus!You will never have to work with the kids alone, you will always be with other members of staffThe kids are fun!!!
EXPLORE AMERICA! You have the chance to explore America whilst at campYou will be able to travel America independently for unto 10 weeks after Camp which is a great time to take advantage of all your new American friends hospitality and visit all the places you always wanted to and the ones you have never even heard of yetBy going with Camp America you can get 10% of with Trek AmericaTALK ABOUT YOUR TRAVELS YOUR FAVOURITE AREAS
IT’S A LAUGH!!! You should go to camp, because very simply it’s a great time you will have loads of fun at camp and after camp!!!There really is no other experience like going to camp!!!Video 1Introduce the first video, which was made this summer by one of our applicantsAt this point place the first video
So What Do You Do At Camp?MAKE SURE THAT YOUR REITERATE THAT ALL CAMPS DIFFER FROM YOUR EXPERIENCEAs we mentioned previously, it does not matter if you have not got any child care experience as you will have a week at camp during which time everything will be explained to you and you will get to learn about the camp itself and all of its traditions and activities Most people go to Camp are generally called CounsellorsAs a general counsellor you and other members of staff will live with and take care of kids aged anywhere from 7-16 for a period of at least 9-weeks. You will have to make sure the kids get up in the morning, sort themselves out, get to meals and all there activities or you will actually be supervising your own activities. What ever happens you will get to participate and have laugh at all the activitiesYour main job is to make sure the kids are having fun!!!You get time off during everyday to chill out, try out activities or just catch up on some sleep!You will get at least 1 day off a week to go explore the area you are living in and relax!!!
Work Behind The ScenesIf you like the sound of everything we have talked about so far, but either really don’t like kids or don’t want that much responsibility there is another option. You can take part in our Campower programmeList the jobs available for CampowerExplain the 3T’s. Time off – Campower get more time off during the day due to the work, Team work – You work and live closely with your team, making great friends. Travel – Just like being a Camp Counsellor you will get to travel for up to 10 weeks after campYou must be a student to take part in the Campower programmeGreat work experience if you are looking to go into hospitality or catering and just in general as a great team building experience.If this sounds more like something you would like to do then maybe you should check out Resort America, very similar to this programme but you will completely take kids out of the equation and work in holiday resorts, motels or golf courses
The Different Types of CampThe one thing to remember about camps in general is that they are all very very unique and have their own history and traditionsBut here are some of the generalized Camp typesPrivate Camps – Also known as the rich kids camp, they cost a lot to attend which generally means they have great facilities and accommodationUnder-privileged & agency camps – Funded by charities or the government, means these kids get to have a great summer which they generally would not be able to afford. This doesn’t mean that the facilities are not as good as the private camps though.Special Needs – these Camps provide a summer get away for people with physical, learning, emotional and mental disabilities from the age of 8-80. Again no experience with disabilities is necessary and unlike other camps there will be more staff to campers.Faith Based – This is not a cult, it just means that the camp will have a religious orientation. Don’t back off from the religious aspect of some camps Girl Scout – Self explanatory, generally in very beautiful surroundings, with rustic, back to basics accommodations,
Life At Camp!!!As we have just explained there are different types of camp, but there are activities and traditions that happen at all camps!!!All camps are set in beautiful rural areas and you will get to see all exciting wildlife you don’t get in the UKAll camps have some kind of waterfront either a swimming pool or a lake or BOTH!All camps have a wide range of sports and arts activitiesMost camps have wooden cabin accommodation All camps have very energetic and loud dinning halls which are the centre of camp life with lots of singing, dancing and eating!!!All camps will have a big mix of staff from all around the world! Which is always handy when you want to travel to other countries
After Camp TravelOne of the great things about taking part in the Camp America experience is that it provides you with the chance to travel the USA for up to 10 weeks after camp as you have been granted a J-1visa for your work at summer campYou will get paid at the end of camp, which is perfect timing to get you started on your travelsAll your new American friends from camp make for cheap hotels and they will be excited to show you off to all theirs friends and family We have a special deal with a company called Trek America who provide professional tours around America, if you go with Camp America you will get a 10% discount on one of there toursSo you can get the most out of your travel and give you as much flexibility as possible we provide you with the option to fly back from all major cities in the USA only 7-days before you want to flyGIVE YOUR OWN UNIQUE TRAVEL TIP, SUCH AS FAVOURITE PLACE OR WAY TO TRAVEL
Travel MontageDiscuss your own travel stories. Give an example of your favourite place and a personal travel tip of where to visit.Video 2: After Camp TravelThe best way for us to explain the travel is by showing you a video from one of last summers participants
So Why Camp AmericaCamp America is celebrating its 40th Year sending people to America, we have a great reputation and are the only company that deals specifically with sending around 7,500 people to camp each summer.Over 40 years we have made our application process as easy and simple as possible for youEmployers recognise Camp America as a respectable and exciting experience company to have been apart of and it gives you something unique and interesting to discuss with employersOnce you have applied you will be granted full use of all the Camp America benefits such as our online forum which lasted year around 5,000 people used, it’s a great place to ask questions about camp, find people going to your camp and start planning your travelsProbably the biggest benefit of going with Camp America is the support we provide, if you need to we will help you from start to finish, we are even there the day you have to get your visa. We also have a Camp America office in the USA in-case you need any help whilst you are out thereAs a part of the AIFS we have our own insurance so you wont have to mess around and we can get you sorted straight away.And the best thing is you can trust us, pretty much everyone who works at Camp America has been themselves, we understand and know it all!!!
The Million Dollar QuestionSadly money is always a factor and this is it!It costs
So What Does This Include?We work with over 650 camps in the USA and we will make sure we find the most suitable camp for you and sponsor you for your visa to work and travel in America. Without a sponsor you can not go to work in the USA at a summer camp!Include in the price is a return flight from London to New York!All your food and accommodation is free whilst you are at camp, so you will spend at least 9 weeks at camp in America without having to spend a penny if you want to and then you get paid at the end by the camp for your work.You will get full medical insurance from Camp America, as boring as it sounds this is very important!We have the Xperience Support team who are always ready to answer any questions you may have whilst in the UK and the 24hr hot line in America.At the end of the day
So What Are The Requirements?You must be 18 by June 1st 2009Available to leave sometime between May 1st and June 27th for a minimum of 9 weeksYou will have to pass medical requirements, a criminal check and get granted a visa by the US EmbassyAnd be energetic, enthusiastic, ready to get stuck in and have a laugh!!!
Apply at www.campamerica.co.uk So that’s it!If you want to get on and start your application get online at www.campamerica.co.uk and start sorting your summer out straight awayIf you wanted to find out even more information go to the website and check out all the video diaries, podcast and blogs we have on theirMention Recruitment fairsTHANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR TIME, WHAT EVER YOU DO NEXT SUMMER WE HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT TIME.WE WILL TAKE SOME QUESTIONS NOW FROM THE GROUP AND IF ANYONE HAS ANY PERSONAL QUESTIONS YOU CAN COME UP AND ASK US AT THE END!THANK YOU!!!
