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B e more than just a tourist...

B e more than just a tourist. SUMMER CAMP USA. Tradition started in 1861 Today 12,000 camps cater to 10 million children Amenities Sports fields / pool / lake, etc. Cabins / tents Dining halls Creative/performing art facilities Camp fires Caters for children from all backgrounds

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B e more than just a tourist...

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  1. Be more than just a tourist...

  2. SUMMER CAMP USA • Tradition started in 1861 • Today 12,000 camps cater to 10 million children • Amenities • Sports fields / pool / lake, etc. • Cabins / tents • Dining halls • Creative/performing art facilities • Camp fires • Caters for children from all backgrounds HAPPY CAMPERS = Safe, rewarding and positive experience for campers

  3. Camp Counsellor Skills • Arts & Crafts • Painting, Photography, Tie-Dyeing • Land Sports • Tennis, Rugby, Martial Arts • Outdoor skills / Adventure • Farming, Rock Climbing, Horseback Riding • Performing Arts • Drama, Guitar, Circus • Waterfront • Jet Skiing, Lifeguard, Fishing

  4. Camp Types • Traditional Program Camps • 1 to 8 weeks (middle to high income) • Speciality Program Camps • 1 to 2 weeks (Main activity – i.e. Land or Water Sport) • Girl Scouts • 1 to 2 weeks (Girls only – Traditional Philosophies of Girl Scouts) • Underprivileged & Inner-city Children Camps • 1 or 2 weeks – (Campers in difficult life experiences)

  5. Physical and/or Mental disability Camps • 6 to 9 Days – 1 to 3 campers (all needs of camper) • Religious Camps • 1 Week (fun outdoor – Christian or Jewish faiths) • Day Camps • 1 Day (Mon to Fri, 8am to 6pm) – Parks, beaches, church halls (general activities) • Special Requirements Camps • 1 or 2 weeks (Special Medical conditions – ADD, diabetes, etc)

  6. Camp Counsellor Responsibilities: Role Model, friend ,instructor, big brother, cheerleader, hero to campers, primarily overall supervision. You are there to ensure well being and safety and to make the camping experience more fun and rewarding. Typical Day Routine at Camp 7:00 - Wake up 14:30 - Activity Period 7:30 - Flag Raising 17:30 - Free Time & Dinner 7:45 - Breakfast 19:15 - Flag Lowering 8:45 - Cabin Inspection 19:30 - Evening activity 9:00 - Activity Period 21:30 - Campers Lights out 12:30 - Lunch

  7. Apply Today if You: What will I earn? • Enjoy working with children or being around kids • Are outgoing, cheerful, adaptable, flexible and reliable • Are prepared to work for at least 9-11 weeks from May/June – August • Will be at least 18 by June 2013 Age 18 $1,285 Age 19 and 20 $1,550 Age 21 and older $1,645

  8. 10 Reasons to apply • Confirmed Placements • Personal Placements • OVC Quality Service • Affordable Program • Meals, accommodation & salary • Lifelong friendships • Improved Personal Skills • Quality Support • Time to Travel • New experience & adventure

  9. Summary • 9 to 11 weeks in the USA • Flight assistance from OVC • Free food & accommodation (cabin or platform tents, or host families) • Back-up & support • Travel afterwards • International experience

  10. Program Costs • Application Fee ZAR2 250.00 • Program / Acceptance fee ZAR1 700.00 • Visa Fees $160.00 • Airline Ticket ZAR10 000.00 • Spending Money ZAR3 200.00 • Total approx.ZAR18 750.00

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