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This means war, color war
Of all the special events at camp Placement Director Josh’s favourite is Color War! If you want to find out about the Apache Relay, closing ceremony and sing off then read on… Camp is packed full with activities and events that are very difficult, if not impossible, to properly explain
Peak placement time is here
So, you’ve paid your first fee to Wild Packs and signed up for the summer experience of a lifetime. You’ve done your research, filled in a detailed application, added some funky photos and your profile is ready to be sent to Camps all over the USA. What happens next?! This
Camp Counselor Spotlight: Holly
Camp is a transformative place for so many people. Returning staff often describe living 10 for 2, spending all year thinking about going back to their summer home. Edinburgh native, Holly has just returned from her second summer working at camp and wanted to share her experiences with us. Why
Camp Counselor Spotlight: Esteban
Esteban worked at a summer camp in up-state New York last summer, as a lifeguard. He also introduced his brother to Wild Packs (and therefore managed to get a discount on his fees!) and is planning on heading back during the summer of 2018. Read on to find out why
Camp Counselor Spotlight: Jake
Jake worked at a camp in New York state during summer 2018 and returned again in 2019. Read on to hear about two summers of laughter, chocolate chip pancakes and ticking something off the bucket list by visiting the Grand Canyon after camp! Why did you initially decide to work
Camp Counselor Spotlight: Lucy
Education student Lucy decided to head over to the USA after being recommended to do so by a good friend. She worked at a day camp in Maryland this summer, with the youngest campers, who were just 2 and 3 years old! She knew her experience at camp would really
Camp Counselor Spotlight: Henry
Henry worked at a camp in Pennsylvania, during summer 2018. Read on for his experience working at camp in the USA! Why did you decide to work at camp? I wanted to do something productive during the summer and make some money, but I also wanted to travel and have
Camp Counselor Spotlight: India
Living ten for two and back at camp for her third summer is Group Leader, India. Read on for her summer camp story… Why Wild Packs? This was my third summer using Wild Packs. I’ve found that they are always reliable, quick and easy to talk to, very approachable and
Camp Counselor Spotlight: Sian
Sian waved goodbye to Dorset for the summer and hello to camp in New York! Here’s what she had to say about her experience working as a counselor in the USA… Why did you choose Wild Packs? Wild Packs were recommended to me. The transparency appealed to me, as they
Camp Counselor Spotlight: Gary
Glaswegian Gary headed out to New York after Wild Packs was recommended to him by some friends. After spending the summer in the States Gary is definitely camp sick! Why did you choose Wild Packs? I picked Wild Packs because several people, over the years, on my course have gone
