Have you ever watched a television show where the kids go off to camp, or even E4’s show ‘Beaver Falls’ which focuses on the people working there, and thought “Woah, that looks like fun!”? I definitely have, and I’m sure I’m not the only Scriptoeris reader. Well, what if I told you that not only are jobs like this fun, but they have many other benefits? They could even help you with future employment!
1: Friends for life
Working at a summer camp can give you friends for life. If you’re working with a group of people for the duration of a summer you’re bound to make some great friends. You’ll laugh and tell stories and when you’re missing home, these new friends will pick you right back up. If you work for a summer camp abroad then you’ll now have fantastic friends from different parts of the world. When you visit that American State or European country you’ll have your own personal guide to show you the best bits of the town and a friendly face to welcome you.
2: Language benefits
If you’re a fellow language student or graduate, or just a Scriptoeris girl who is looking to learn something new, a summer camp can help. You don’t necessarily have to work abroad either. Summer camps attract people from all over to work for them and this means the chances of meeting people who don’t speak English as a first language is high. This could be the perfect opportunity to learn a few key phrases. If you’re feel brave then opt for a summer somewhere where you don’t know the lingo. Eurocamp have jobs all over Europe and as they are popular with English holidaymakers you’ll find you won’t always be trying to understand another language.
3: Employability
Working a summer camp gives you skills that a lot of employers like. When you’ve worked abroad for a period of time you stand out from other candidates: always a plus! Working abroad also shows you’re independent, adaptable and it’s likely you will have been in situations demanding you use your initiative (especially if working with kids!).
4: Confidence boost
I worked abroad as an English teacher in France for seven months and my confidence grew hugely. In the beginning I was wary of what I was saying and spent more time worrying that my French wouldn’t be understood rather than actually speaking it. Over time I realised I just had to go for it. Overcoming tricky situations boosted my self-confidence. At a summer camp a difficult situation will present itself and when you work your way through it you’ll find you’re more confident. Nothing is too hard for a Scriptoeris reader!
If that’s not enough to convince you that summer camps are beneficial let’s return to where I started: summer camps are fun! If you’re interested in doing one this summer why not have a look at PGL, Eurocamp or Camp America and let the fun begin!