The Summer Camp Rookie

EP.5: The Application Process (A pure adrenaline rush.)

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Jack breaks down the Camp America application process - what it’s really like, what to expect, and how to give yourself the best chance of getting placed. It's essentially an instructional podcast

From nailing the interview, navigating paperwork, timelines, and the all-important embassy visit, Jack shares his firsthand experience of applying and what he wishes he knew before starting. It’s all about taking that first step, staying patient, and trusting the process - even when it feels like a lot.

EP.4: What is a Returner? (Pickles and we all go mad.)

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Zoe and George are joined by Chloe to discuss what it actually means to be a ‘returner’ at Camp America — someone who just can’t stay away from camp life. This episode starts off quite structured and grown-up...

From the pull that brings you back summer after summer, to the deeper friendships, bigger responsibilities, and evolving perspective that comes with each return, Chloe shares how camp becomes more than just a one-time experience. It’s about familiarity, growth, and the unique feeling of stepping back into a place that somehow feels like home — even thousands of miles away. Also there's a moment involving a pickle that fully shuts everything down for around two minutes.

EP.3: What is The Camp Bubble? (Sean's Dad's Trousers.)

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In Episode Three, Zoe and George discuss the dizzying concept of the 'camp bubble' with Sean, semi-permanent resident of the camp bubble.

From the nerves of arriving in the U.S. for the first time to the madness of camp traditions, Colm opens up about the friendships, challenges, culture shocks, and unexpected moments that made his experience unforgettable, emotional, incredible and borderline insane (in the best way).

EP.2: Don't Fear the Job Fair. (I can go hard on pottery.)

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Emily talks (mostly) about her experience at a Camp America Job Fair - the experience of going in with no knowledge whatsoever and throwing herself from Watford to the states.

Zoe, George and Emily also get into their own experiences of the job fair - the emotion, the strangeness and why you shouldn't say you're an expert at flying trapeeze and pottery if you're explicitly not.

EP.1: What Even Is Camp America? (My Dad Done Camp.)

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

In Episode One, Zoe and George drag camp alumni Colm away from his work, to share what it was really like to spend a summer working with Camp America. From the nerves of arriving in the U.S. for the first time to the madness of camp traditions, Colm opens up about the friendships, challenges, culture shocks, and unexpected moments that made his experience unforgettable, emotional, incredible and borderline insane (in the best way).