BITS and Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie
Welcome to BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie by Bethany Wright the creator of "Brit In The Six." This is the ultimate podcast for any first-time international camp counsellor stepping into the unknown. With over a decade of industry experience, I aim to help any first-time camp counsellor with summer camp. What to know, pack, personal experiences, and things like that. I am explaining things I wish I had known before starting my summer camp adventure.
Episodes
Welcome back to BITS & Pieces for the Summer Camp Newbie, with me Bethany.
Apologies for the gap between episodes, some personal stuff has arisen so had to step away from the laptop, but I'm back baby!
This week's episode has answered a FAQ about how working at summer camp makes you more employable. People often question: "Should I go back, or do an internship?" "My parents want me to get a &quo...
Welcome to BITS and Pieces for the Summer Camp Newbie, I'm Bethany and this is episode 67. Today I am talking about extended contracts.
Many of you want to know how I was able to work from May - September at summer camp, and in this episode, I tell all. I retell my personal story of how I got hired for my first extended contract, what role I took and my experience over the years.
This answers all your questions and I ...
Welcome back to Episode 66 of BITS and Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie.
It's March and spring is here in Toronto! This week's episode goes hand-in-hand with summer camp in my opinion and that is solo travel. But more importantly, how to stay safe while travelling solo!
Many people say enjoy, but noone really prepared me for travelling solo, and what to do and what not to do while on my own in a foreign country....
Welcome to BITS & Pieces: For the Summer Camp Newbie, I'm Bethany!
Welcome back! It's episode 65 and I am diving into my top tips about surviving a long-haul flight. Some of you will be flying for hours to get to your summer camp destination. My first time going to summer camp, it was my first time flying solo ever!
I didn't have any tips and sat in jeans on the plane, ran out of battery on my phone and was so str...
Welcome back to BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. We are on episode 64 and today's topic comes from a DM from one of you! I am chatting and trying to explain the dining hall atmosphere at camp - which I have to explain is soooo hard to pinpoint, but I have tried my best.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome to episode 63 of BITS & Pieces For the Summer Camp Newbie.
Thank you for waiting, I know I've been slacking. I have been so busy with launching a brand new company that I have struggled to find time to sit and record. Sorry for that!
...But I'm back baby!
This week's episode is all about that dreaded question of "Why are you going back to summer camp?" and I am being ful...
Hello and welcome back to BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. Episode 62 is coming into your ears today.
I am talking about how you can save money and your budget whilst travelling. From saving money on accommodation to things to do, I am laying it all out, because sometimes common knowledge isn't always that common.
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Welcome back to BITS & Pieces: For The Summer CVamp Newbie with me, Bethany.
With a new year approaching, there is always talk of resolutions. So with 2024 upon us, I have decided to take a resolution on a travel spin. This is all about ways you and I can travel more sustainably this upcoming year and for years to come.
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Welcome back to BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie.
Happy Wednesday all! Welcome back to BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. This week episode I am talking about how to make your application stand out!
You are competing against thousands of other summer camp applicants, how can you stand out against the crowd? That's what I am diving into. From skillset to references. I cover it all.
It's not one to miss!
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Welcome back to BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie for episode 58! In today's episode, I am sharing my tips for a returning staff member interview.
Yes, interview season is upon us! Whether you are a returning staff member or not this is a great episode to share some knowledge and some wisdom about how to prepare for a summer camp interview as a returner!
Grab a notebook and pen or your phone and be prepare...
Welcome to BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. We are on episode 56! This week I am answering the grand old question that is currently flooding my DM's - which summer camp agency should I go with?
I can't answer this question for you however, I can spell out some agencies for you to help you compare what is out there. Remember there are MANY summer camp agencies out there and I cannot cover all of them.
The...
Welcome to episode 55 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. After many DM's about this subject in my inbox I am addressing the situation. You all want to know about beauty and hygiene while living and working at summer camp. I am giving you tidbits of information that have made me feel comfortable over the past 11 years about this topic. I am completely transparent and not gatekeeping these things. This is an episod...
Welcome to episode 54 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. You have completed a summer at summer camp and now you are back in your hometown with all new stories and filled with excitement to share with everyone. Then you hear a comment saying "you've changed." This episode is my advice on how to deal with this comment and let you know it is not a bad thing!
Welcome to episode 53 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. This episode I am cutting it close by recording this just one day before release, after attending Highlands Music Festival. This week I chat about reverse culture shock and give you my tips on how to overcome it.
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1 YEAR OF BITS & PIECES: FOR THE SUMMER CAMP NEWBIE!
Welcome to episode 52 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. It's been a whole year since I started this podcast in my childhood bedroom when visiting my family in the UK. Following the influx of questions about my engagement, I am telling the story of my and Matt's relationship. How we met at summer camp as staff and how our 8-year relationship has ev...
It's my birthday!!!!
Welcome to episode 51 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. This extraordinary episode of the podcast is an Ask Me Anything! As it is my birthday today, I am answering the questions you asked via socials and will be transparently answering them. Plus I will be sharing something HUGE in the episode so do not miss out!
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THE BIG 5 0! Welcome to episode 50 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. This week I am looking at summer camp life from a different angle. I will be sharing how to deal with conflict. We always talk about the fun and excitement of summer camp, but there is another side too. The lack of personal space, the heightened emotions and communal living. These create a perfect storm to have a conflict with at least one person d...
Welcome to episode 49 of BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. September is here, which means the summer is almost over! Today I am sharing your top tips about how to get over those post-summer camp blues. I asked my social following this exact question and all the tips are recommendations that you shared. Listen to see if yours made the list.
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