You’ll have the opportunity to take a lot of responsibility at camp, just like James did as a Survival Skills Instructor.
Last summer, he worked the Lead Instructor at Cub Creek Science and Animal Camp in Rolla, Missouri.
In his Blog post, James talks us through his camp experience and a typical day as a Survival Skills Instructor.
I taught Survival Skill lessons three times a day for four days a week, so I was always busy.
I was in charge of creating lesson plans and teaching the children Knot Tying, Shelter Building, and Fire Starting.
The kids who signed up for my course were enthusiastic, passionate about nature, and always keen to get muddy!
Part of my job saw me running a Survival Campout every week. We’d sleep out under the stars, which was fun!
The campers made their own shelters to sleep in and we all cooked food around a campfire.
It was a good chance to get to know every camper personally and hear all about their hilarious stories!
One of my most fond memories from camp is from Chinese Exchange Week. I’d get to teach children from places like Beijing.
Taking them into the heart of the Missouri Woodlands to roast Marshmallows and make S’mores was the best.
Seeing their natural smiles made every early morning worth it!
The best part of my job would be Friday’s huge game of Camo and Concealment. I would have 20 to 30 campers sign up for this!
Me and the campers would descend deep into the woods and have to rendezvous at a meeting point back at camp.
Meanwhile, other campers would patrol the paths with loaded water guns. They weren’t afraid to use them!
I would recommend camp to anyone who wanted to apply.
Working at camp means you’ll be surrounded with people who want nothing but to play and have fun.
Often your only worry is how many friendship bracelets you need to make for your new pals!