You’ve probably read one of these type of blogs before, especially if you’re flying off to the USA this summer ready for the most epic experience at summer camp. You want to be prepared for what’s in store for you, and I admire your enthusiasm. You want to know exactly what to expect day-to-day at camp, because it can’t be all fencing and booby traps like in The Parent Trap surely?

Read the words of wisdom and occasional top tips from a three times Summer Camp Counsellor (and Activity Instructor) at a rustic Girl Scout camp in Long Island, New York – me, Sophie, BUNAC’s kooky Junior Marketing Executive.

Let’s get you ready for Summer Camp USA, shall we? I hereby present to you a day in the life of a Camp Counsellor.