HANDY HINTS FOR YOUR CAMP COUNSELORS USA APPLICATION!

1. Remember this is a job application, so use correct spelling, grammar, punctuation and even capital letters at the start of sentences.
2. This is a detailed application and will take some time to fully complete. Remember that you can save what you have done and come back at any time to finish it.
3. Don’t use slang or ‘text message’ style grammar, and only use the English language.
4. Prior to submitting your application to CCUSA, go back and read through everything you have typed and check that it makes sense and it is portraying you in a positive way. Ask someone to proof read your application for you.
5. Be sure to answer all questions. Unanswered questions will delay consideration of your application.
6. Always be honest. Don’t write down a skill if you have never done it before just because you like the sound of it! It will turn out to be a disaster at camp if you get chosen to teach it. Also, be honest with any medical information.
7. Details, details, details! CCUSA and Camp Directors love hearing details.Try and give as much description as you can whenever you are asked.
8. Don’t give one word answers for questions that require a detailed response.
9. Your essay should be focused on your positive qualities and life experiences, why you love children and why you want to work at camp. Remember, a Camp Director will be reviewing many essays so make yours appropriate.
10. Make sure your references know you well, and will give you a great recommendation! Please make sure they are easily contactable, and try and choose referees who can speak English. CCUSA or a Camp Director may call your references to ask further questions.
11. Make sure your passport photo is one of you smiling! Camp Directors want happy, fun people to come and work at their camp and it makes a great first impression!
12. Feel free to send in other pictures of you for us to add to your application or a one page photo collage of you participating in your favourite activities and/or interacting with children. Be sure to describe what is happening in the photos – please note: This is not compulsory and will not affect your application if you don’t!

If you spend time developing a thorough application it will demonstrate to CCUSA and Camp Directors that you are serious and excited about working at a summer camp in the USA. This excitement will translate into a great application and a better chance of a quick placement at a summer camp.

Apply online now via www.ccusa.com.au