Summer Camp Counselors and Support Staff Placements

Living this experience has generated a great change in my life. At first it was hard for me to be the first time speaking English and reach the United States. It was getting to another world for me. Here is very different from my country the culture, the people, the food, everything is different. It was a challenge in the first instance to be able to communicate. Today I understand more and every day I can talk more. In a special needs camp I learned how valuable it is to be able to communicate, to be able to walk, breathe or wear a shirt. I feel blessed to be able to do all these things for myself and to help others to do them. I have fallen in love with my camp and everything that happens here, the energy that I have to express is exhausting but all day it is summed up to the smiles of my campers when they smile or thank me, everything makes sense at that moment. This experience has changed my life and has made me stronger. I still have months left in my camp but I will give my all to continue learning the language to do my excellent work and above all to grow as a person.

Being a camp counsellor is one of the most challenging but rewarding ways you could spend your summer. Not only is it perfect for working on your tan, you will meet the most incredible people, both campers and staff. Having done two summers at a non-profit camp I've had a great deal of challenging kids, but what got me through the hard times was knowing the support I had from my new friends and that I was making a difference, even if only small, to this child's life. You forget the hard days and end the summer with a whole range of fun memories, when you arrive home it's hard to not find yourself looking back at what an amazing summer you have had. It is also a really good way to learn English if it is not your first language as you are submerged into American culture. I would highly recommend this to anyone, you don't have to be the best person with children, you will learn and develop these skills. Coming from the UK, I study Primary Teaching at University and I learn more about children from spending every waking minute with them! If you are wanting an amazing summer, then I would recommend this program in a heartbeat!

My experience at Brookwood was a wonderful opportunity through which I was able to make friends, Gain experience, learn new things and make money. It enabled me work with interesting people and gain experience in a new environment all while earning money.