Camp America is an opportunity you shouldn't miss! It's a chance to do something different with your summer and spend it in the U.S.A. living & working either with children or 'behind the scenes' as support staff on an American Summer Camp. Each year over 7,500 young people take the opportunity… will you be one of them? If you're a 'first timer' to the programme, read on to find out about the fantastic opportunities & experiences you could be part of in summer '08!


If you are looking to recruit summer camp staff please call Nicole Carpenter on 1 800 727 8233 Ext 5160.


Arrival Date Range: June 12th and 13th
Camp Type: Girl Scouts
Description:
Located in the heart of Montgomery County PA, 45 minutes outside the city of Philadelphia, Camp Laughing Waters has 460 acres of gently rolling meadows, rippling creeks and cool forests—perfect for the beginning camper. Girls swim in the pool daily, and enjoy crafts, nature and singing around the campfire. Campers stay in platform tents (or cabins, where noted in descriptions) with other girls their age. Staff members sleep nearby.…
Looking for
Age: 18+
Counsellor Skills: General Counselors. outdoor cooking, horseback riding, Nature education, Songs, swimming, scuba diving, general sports, archery, experience with younger children (ages 6-13), leadership skills & public speakers, and desire to work on a team!
Number of Sessions: 7
Number of Campers: 120-200
Number of Staff: 60
Number of International Staff: 12
Time off policy:
Fri night and all Saturdays off, plus 2 hour breaks and one full night per week.
Staff Housing: Most staff sleep in platform tents


05-08-2010
Application are now open for 2011 - We know!!! We can't… More…

07-04-2010
The Camp America hoody is available to buy and ordering… More…
IT'S LIKE NOTHING I'VE EXPERIENCED BEFORE. BUT AS MUCH AS IT IS HARD WORK AND TIRING THERE ARE ALSO HUGE HIGHS AND SO MUCH FUN INVOLVED. I COULDN'T THINK OF ANYWHERE ELSE THAT I'D RATHER BE SPENDING MY SUMMER :)
