22.06.26
Graduate Job AI Will Never Replace - And Why More Smart Young People Are Choosing It
In a world where AI is speeding up, young people are slowing down - choosing human connection, real responsibility, and life-changing growth. Here’s why Camp America is becoming the smartest first step for today's graduates.
10.06.26
What Phone Providers Do Camp America Participants Recommend?
We asked returning participants which mobile providers, eSIMs and phone plans they actually used during their summer in the USA. Here's what they recommended.
10.06.26
How Camp America Participants Manage Their Money in the USA
From receiving camp pay to travelling after camp, discover the money apps, banks and payment methods most recommended by returning participants.
08.06.26
We're Not Lost. We're Finding Our Own Way.
They've been called a "lost generation". But what if they're not lost at all? From growing up through austerity and Covid to navigating an uncertain job market and the rise of AI, today's young people have faced challenge after challenge. Yet despite the pressure to have everything figured out, thousands are choosing a different path. This blog explores why being unsure isn't the same as being lost, and how experiences like Camp America can help young people build confidence, discover what they're capable of, and find their own way forward.
22.04.26
Going to Camp Alone? You'll Be Glad You Did!
Heading to camp without knowing anyone can feel like a big step, but it often leads to the most meaningful experiences. Starting solo encourages independence, helps build confidence, and opens the door to a wider range of friendships. Without a familiar group to rely on, you’re more likely to connect, try new things, and grow in ways you wouldn’t expect. What begins as nervousness quickly turns into a sense of belonging, as everyone is in the same position and ready to meet new people. Going to camp alone isn’t a disadvantage, it’s an opportunity to make the experience entirely yours!
10.04.26
Switch Off to Switch On: The Camp America Experience
With social media shaping so much of our daily lives, stepping away can feel impossible. Summer camp creates the space to do just that - encouraging presence, confidence, and genuine connection, while offering a fresh perspective on life beyond the screen.
16.03.26
The Camp Bubble: Why People Keep Going Back to Summer Camp
There’s something about summer camp that’s hard to explain until you experience it. People call it the camp bubble - a place where life feels simpler, friendships happen fast, and every day is packed with energy. Phones fade into the background, the outside world quiets down, and suddenly your whole focus is camp life. It’s chaotic, fun, and strangely grounding all at once - which is exactly why so many people end up going back.
18.02.26
Why Underserved Camps Matter More Than Ever
Underserved camps create life-changing opportunities for young people who might not otherwise have access to them. They offer safe, supportive spaces where children can build confidence, independence, and resilience, while experiencing new activities and perspectives. International counsellors bring cultural exchange to life and act as powerful role models. And the impact goes both ways: campers grow in belief and potential, and counsellors leave having been part of something genuinely meaningful.
