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 "real job" etc. etc. Lock in and turn the positives of working at summer camp from an employer's point of view and take notes ..read more

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 explain reasons why I enjoy this contract and why it is different to a traditional overnight summer camp contract. Don't forget to follow me on socials: Instagram | TikTok Pss ..read more

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. Follow my top tips this summer and you will be a vet in no time! Instagram | TikTok www.instagram.com/britinthesix⁠ | www.tiktok.com/@britinthesix ..read more

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 stressed! Don't be like me and follow my tips for a smooth(er) flight ..read more

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 ..read more

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 fully transparent and explaining my personal feelings towards this question ..read more

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. Instagram: @britinthesix Tiktok: @Britinthesix ..read more

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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! Instagram: www.instagram.com/britinthesix TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@britinthesix ..read more

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 prepared to jot down some notes so you don't skip a beat with this episode! Enjoy! Follow me on socials: Instagram: www.instagram.com/britinthesix TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@britinthesix ..read more