My First American Summer - An AmeriCamp & Intrax Documentary

Summer camp isn’t just about sunshine and s’mores, it’s about stepping into something completely new and seeing what you’re capable of. In our documentary My First American Summer, we follow five AmeriCamp camp counsellors as they go from being hired at an AmeriCamp Camp Fair, to living out their very first summer camp experience in the USA!

From pre-camp nerves and airport goodbyes to the first day meeting their new campers, this film captures every stage of the AmeriCamp journey. Through weekly digital diary entries, they take us behind the scenes of what it’s really like to swap home comforts for cabins, campfires and a brand new adventure in the USA. 

That’s the beauty of summer camp, it pushes you outside your comfort zone in the best possible way.

What stands out most in My First American Summer is the personal growth. Over the course of the summer, you watch the counsellors develop real confidence and new leadership skills. Whether they’re leading activities, supporting campers through challenges or learning new fun skills, the impact of AmeriCamp is clear. A summer camp in America is more than a job, it’s a way to learn independence, confidence and teamwork.

For many, working as a camp counsellor also means making a genuine difference in the lives of children and young adults. Summer camp offers campers a space to learn, explore and be themselves, and the AmeriCamp counsellors play a huge role in creating and supporting that environment at the camp!

If you’re thinking about spending your summer working at a summer camp in the USA with AmeriCamp, this documentary is a must watch!

See the highs, the lows and the life changing moments for yourself here:

Ready to start your own journey? Sign up with AmeriCamp today and take the first step towards your first American summer!

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