How Summer Camp Positively Impacts You Personally & Professionally

Summer camp is not just an incredible overseas work experience; it also positively impacts your life in so many ways.

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People will hear ‘summer camp’ and think “Oh, that sounds like a fun way to spend 10 weeks”, and don’t get me wrong, that’s absolutely true.

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But it is so, so much more than just fun. What you’ll get out of it, you’ll keep with you for a lifetime.

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So, if you’re wondering how summer camp positively impacts you, here are our favourite ways, both personally and professionally.

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Boost your CV

Working at summer camp boosts your CV, showing you know how to work hard and tackle new challenges.

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Plus, with summer camp being so popular, who knows, your future employer (or at least someone on the team) may also have worked at summer camp! 

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These shared experiences mean a lot, and with hundreds of thousands of people going to camp every year, it can definitely happen!

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Future career opportunities

The cultural exchange industry is fast becoming a huge area within youth travel, which itself is a massive sector of travel (and we don’t have to explain how big travel is!)

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Who knows, you could end up working for Camp Leaders! 

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We are always looking for new staff and interviewers to join our team. Working at camp is how all of us here at the Australia and New Zealand offices got our jobs.

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Summer camp genuinely opens doors that you may not even know exists. 

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It is also a great pathway if you are looking to work with children in the future (including teaching), or even if you want to go into the Outdoor Education or sport coaching sector.

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Build confidence to travel

Although it’s a new country, travelling to the likes of America tends to be a great gateway into travelling.

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It certainly helps that it’s the same language, so it’s easier to adapt on even the smaller things, such as asking for help or directions.

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Plus, it’s incredibly well connected, so not only is it easy to get around, but the likes of the internet and Wifi are fantastic there, meaning you’ll always be able to stay on grid. 

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You’ll also become part of hundreds of thousands of young travellers yearly who make America their new home for an extended summer (or even year), so it’s the perfect introduction to solo travel, before widening your horizons to more challenging adventures.

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Create a new level of independence

Solo travel is one of the most liberating adventures you could ever go on, but thankfully, you’re not truly alone.

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With Camp Leaders, you’ll have an entire team supporting you every step of the way, with our Communities section on your profile allowing you to connect with other solo travellers just like you, likely going to the same camp!

The great thing with this is you can pick your level of solo. You’ll get all the life-changing benefits of solo travel, full well knowing that a full support structure is right there ready to help.

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The ultimate gap year for Kiwi’s and Aussie’s

Working in America is a great opportunity if you are unsure of your next move after finishing high school or university.

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Plus, whilst the summer ends for us Kiwis and Aussies, for those in the Northern Hemisphere in the likes of the U.S., the summer fun is just beginning, so it’s the perfect way for a year-round summer!

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Many people find working at summer camp a perfect pathway to figure out their next move, and you’ll have the full support of Camp Leaders, a company that has done this for over 25 years, to help make it perfect.

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You’ll chat with other people at camp and realise, “Hang on, there’s a whole community of people like me in the exact same boat”, and it’s an incredible feeling when you find your new tribe. 

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Penny’s Story

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"My story was that I was unsure of my next move after finishing uni.

I thought working at summer camp would be a great way to work and travel, as well as meet people from all over the world. I had no idea that working at camp would land me the job of a lifetime.

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It also meant that I have met people from all over the globe, and have even had the opportunity to visit friends in New Orleans and Scotland, where I met them at camp! "

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You can read more about Penny’s experience in her full Summer Camp Stories experience here. 

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If you’re still considering summer camp, then these personal and professional impacts are ones you’ll want to know.

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Yes, you’ll make the best memories, and yes, you’ll meet friends for life. But also, you’ll grow in a new industry, boost your CV, and open new doors you didn’t know existed, even when you eventually have to return to ‘real life’ after the summer of a lifetime.

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