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Welcome to BUNAC s Summer Camp USA Presentation

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Page 1: Summer Camp USA 2009

’Welcome to BUNAC s Summer Camp

USA Presentation

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Summer Camp USA• Summer camp counselling for

students and non-students

KAMP USA• Summer camp Kitchen and

Maintenance Programme for students

Have the Time of Your Life

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?Why Summer Camp

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• There are 10,000 Summer Camps in

the US

• There are many different types of camp

• Kids are on camp for 1-8 weeks

• Kids can be 6-16 years old

The majority of summer camps are in picturesque lakeside settings in the north-east

or upper mid-west of the United States

What is a Summer?Camp

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Camp Life

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Summer Camp Activities

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BUNAC is a not-for-profit organisation which has organised high

quality overseas working and volunteering opportunities for over 45

years

?Who are BUNAC

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• Low up-front costs.

• Professional placement.

• Friendly helpful staff.

• Return flight, food and accommodation included.

• Visa arranged by BUNAC.

• Support from BUNAC’s offices in the UK and New York.

• Up to four weeks travel time after camp.

“I honestly think it was the best thing I

have ever done, mainly thanks to the

organisation of BUNAC and the

camp.”

Rachel, Forest Lake

The BUNACDifference

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• Work hard….play hard

• A unique and valuable experience

• An opportunity to gain independence

and new skills

• The chance to travel around North

America

• Low up-front costs

• Security of travelling with BUNAC

’ What s in it for?You

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The Challenge of Summer Camp

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or

• Working directly with children• Shared accommodation with

children• Development of important career

skills:– Leadership– Teamwork– Initiative

• Fantastic experience for those planning to pursue a career in teaching/ childcare.

• Open to students and non-students

• Less interaction with children• Separate accommodation• Placements with friends available• Higher wages!• More time off• Available to students only

Summer Camp USA KAMP USA

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You must:• Be enthusiastic and energetic• Have experience of working with

children• Age 18+• Be able to travel by June 21st 2009

It helps if you can:• Teach / lead a sport or activity

Summer Camp USAEligibility

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You must:

• Be energetic and enthusiastic

• Be looking for a fully organised, low cost

way of working abroad for a summer.

• Be a full-time University level student

(see brochure)

• Be able to travel by 21st June 2009

• Be 18+

Ideal choice for friends wanting to be placed together

KAMP USAEligibility

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KAMP

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Summer Camp USA

BUNAC Costs

Deposit £25

Programme Balance +

(£5)BUNAC Membership

£124

Comprehensive Insurance

£138

TOTAL £287

Other Costs

Visa Fees £101

CRB £36

BUNAC always tell you the FULL costs, no hidden extras!

“Working with children is so rewarding and although it was the hardest job I’ve ever done I’ve never laughed so much and learnt so many new things.”

Gemma, Fleur de Lis

The Low Cost of a Great Summer

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KAMP USA

BUNAC Costs

Programme Fee + BUNAC

Membership (£5) £149

Comprehensive Insurance

£138

TOTAL £287

Other Costs

Visa Fees £101

CRB £36

“I enjoyed camp so much that I can’t wait to go back next year. I met friends that I will have for life!”

Paul, Airey

The Low Cost of a GreatSummer

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Summer Camp USA Salaries

• Over 21s: $1215

• Under 21s: $985

• Special needs counsellors & Qualified

lifeguards: + $100

KAMP Salaries

• All participants - $1350

All salaries stated are minimums and are subject to experience and skills

What You Get

Return flight, transfer to camp, food &

accommodation

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YOUR Camp Experience

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Friends For Life

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Los Angeles

San Francisco

Seattle

Grand Canyon

DenverChicago

MiamiNew Orleans

Washington DC

New York

Boston

Travel in theUSA

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“Camp does become home from home. You almost don’t want to leave but the open road ahead is too much of a temptation!”

Jessica Tang, Kamp Kohut

Next Year This !Could Be You

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After Camp

…One chapter ends

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After Camp

… and another begins

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… and one last thing

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Book your Interview ASAP! London

Weds March 4th, Weds March 11th, Sat March 14th

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• Logon to www.bunac.org

• Create a BUNAC account

• Complete a simple

application form

?What next• Pick up a BUNAC brochure

• Fill out your attendance card!

• Apply online… it’s as easy as

a, b, c…