Camp Counsellor 2018

Review of Camp Leaders

I signed up to be a summer camp counsellor for the...

I signed up to be a summer camp counsellor for the Summer of 2018. Before attending camp my experience with Camp Leaders was very positive. They replied promptly to any concerns and the staff were kind and helpful.



Upon arrival at the camp and following the orientation days, I was made to work from 7:30am to 11pm, with a 1 hour break or sometimes with no break at all. We got 2 days off every 3 weeks. Management were rude and dismissive of concerns. There were health and safety problems that were reported and not resolved.

There is nothing in US law to prevent you from being exploited, underpaid, and bullied by directors of camps. You may be lucky and get placed with a nice camp that do not mistreat you but there's no way to guarantee this. Other similar organisations such as CCUSA and Camp America also sent people to this camp so it is a problem with the system and not solely with Camp Leaders.
Camp Leaders confirmed that they get paid $1900 per person they send to camp, much more than you make in wages.

Upon returning to the UK I submitted a complaint to Camp Leaders about the camp and they stated that they would look into problems at the camp but I am not confident that they will stop working with them.

I write this report anonymously because I do not want my name tied to my complaints as I fear repercussions. I did not complain about the camp to Camp Leaders whilst was there because I feared that they would contact management who would discipline me. Feel free to sign up and go to a camp but you may face the same experience that I did. I notice most of the reviews for this company are positive and they must be the majority who were placed at a good camp and had no problems.