Life at summer camp can vary greatly but you can definitely expect to have an amazing time working with other camp counsellors from around the world and teaching kids a variety of activities at camp. You’ll work hard and you’ll play even harder!

IEP’s Summer Camp USA Team: Learn about their experiences.

Check out some of videos of life at camp!

There are over 16,000 camps in the USA (at last count!) so the range is huge! This section gives you an insight into the programs and philosophies of various camps.

IEP also has exclusive relationships with camps all over the USA and we only deal with the BEST camps. So there’s no need to worry about ending up at Kamp Krusty!

Learn about the different types of camp here!

Camp is a very exciting time with a lot happening every day! Keep in mind that this purely an example schedule, and that every camp is different!

7.15 Reveille. Short optional dip or jog
7.45 Flag raising and personal inspection
8.00 Breakfast, followed by clean up of cabin or tent
9.30 1st activity period
10.30 2nd activity period
11.45 Optional general swim
12.30 Lunch
13.30 Rest hour supervision
14.30 1st afternoon activity period
15.30 2nd afternoon activity period
16.30 Free time supervision
18.00 Dinner
19.00 Flag lowering followed by special events
21.00 First bell, lights out for the younger children
22.30 Lights out for the seniors

Camps are generally keen to recruit staff who have skills in a particular area. You can learn more about the different activities past counsellors have been involved in at camp here. Not all camps have all of these activities, of course, but the list grows year after year! If you can imagine doing something, chances are you'll find a camp that's looking for a counsellor to teach that activity!