Camp America Update: Pre-camp

Vlog numero uno! so I have updated my youtube channel with my first vlog all about Camp America.

So if you would rather watch a video than read, check it out!

So...it is my last week at my PR job and then I am off for a week, before I fly. Gosh it has come round fast!

I'm so excited, but the nerves are starting to kick in a little bit. Mainly about money, I have managed to save a bit, but if I want to do lots of travelling after camp I need to do a lot more! In an attempt to make a bit more money I have been selling my belongings at carboot sales. My mum has been amazing, giving me loads of things to sell and helping me out. 

So from doing four carboots and collecting loose change around the house from the last year, I have managed to scrape together £700, which isn't half bad!

I have decided that I am going to take a suitcase instead of a rucksack. I was kindly given a rucksack by my step mum, so I feel a bit bad that I am not going to use it. However most people I have spoken to have said to take a suitcase.

Suitcase Pros:

You can wheel it around (meaning you can also wear a backpack)

It opens easier (allowing you easy access)

Mine has straps, so you can carry it.

My visa is all sorted and I have cancelled my phone contract. I am with Vodafone and they told me to switch to pay as you go while I am away, meaning I can keep my number and then switch it back when I get back. So people can still contact me on my number as well. He then told me to get an American sim and put that in my phone and use that while I am away. I must get my phone unlocked!

I had a trial pack and I managed to get my stuff in, but have realised there are more things to go in....so that is going to be interesting. 

I am sure I am forgetting so many things, hopefully I will think of them before I leave!

Camp America Application Tips.

I thought it may help people thinking about applying for Camp America next summer to talk about some tips/ideas that I found when applying. 

Click on the image to see the video. I hope you find it useful!

Tea - Discovering Vine.

I have just discovered vine and I am addicted. I also like tea. Below is the outcome.

Welcome to Youtube...

I have decided to set up a youtube channel to document my journey - wherever it may take me.

I thought it would be a good way for my family and friends to catch up with what I have been getting up to, give people thinking about doing similar things a chance to see what it is like, but also something for me to look back on when it is all over!

So check out my videos! 

xxx

My Week In.Stagram

Rocked my new CA hoody. Cringed at my camp application video. Lost the peg game while food shopping. Stressed about end of month. Deliberated cutting my hair. Jumped on the bandwagon and bought some Nike Blazers. Tried to stay awake on Monday. Shared (well thought about it) a diet coke with Dan. Complained about being tired (again). Received my visa for America. Sat in the sunshine at the pub. Got certified in first aid. Caught tonsillitis. Celebrated getting a Canadian visa. Enjoyed feeling like summer had arrived.

Getting into the spirit of camp.

So Camp America suggest that you make a video for your application, to help get placed. I always see on the threads of people asking what to put into a camp video, so I thought I would post my one here, incase it helps anyone get an idea for theirs.

The video gives camp Directors an opportunity to learn a bit about you and see the kind of person you are. It should probably show that you are enthusiastic, friendly, fun, like working with kids and showcase your skill set. If you paint, paint something. If you play football, score a goal. Mine is a bit longer than it probably should be, keep them quite short.

I apologise in advance for all the cringe moments and cheesiness!