Podcast Episode
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51% and Massive Life Updates
Transcript from the podcast episode Surprise surprise! Hi everyone! And surprise! Obviously you can tell from the audio recording but not in the office today doing the usual podcast location […]
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Special Episode – Maisie Craddock YouTuber Interview
We return for a special episode! Going forward it’s special one-off episodes and we’re starting with Maisie Craddock. She’s got a fantastic YouTube channel full of Camp America and summer […]
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The End of the Podcast For Now
This episode we say goodbye to the podcast. It’s been great guys, but I really have to focus on getting the best out of my time. Expect to see me […]
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A Response to my “Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years’ Time?” from 2017
This episode, I respond to my 2017 five year goals and outline the goals I have for 2034. It’s a different kind of episode, but you get to hear my […]
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How Inflation Is Driving up the Cost of Summer Camp
In this episode, we listen to the CEO of American Camp Association, Tom Rosenberg to hear how inflation is driving up the cost of summer camps. It’s an interesting listen […]
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Where Do I See Myself in 5 Years – A Response to 2017
This episode you get to know more about me, Andrew Waterhouse, the author of There’s No Place Like Summer Camp. In 2017 I wrote a blog post about where I […]
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Why Scouts is Great for Camp America & I Caught COVID Again…
Why volunteering or going to Scouts in the UK is great for if you want to do Camp America. In this episode, I discuss my experience of being a cub. […]
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Chapter 1 Preview
I provide a sneak peak of what There’s No Place Like Summer Camp is like, as I read the experience of being at my first day volunteering at summer camp. […]
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BOOK RELEASE
Hello everyone and welcome to There’s No Place Like Summer Camp. This is the episode where the books have been released. Oh yeah. So coming into our tent and I’ll […]
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Merchandise I Still Have from Summer Camp
Wow, I never realised that the book ACTUALLY LAUNCHES next week. In this episode, I come to that realisation, as well as discussing the merch I still have to this […]
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Merchandise Shop Announcement
Want a There’s No Place Like Summer Camp t shirt, hoodie, phone case or towel!? We have you covered! In this episode, the merchandise shop is live! Go grab yourself […]
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Book Review of The Unplugged Summer by George Horner
Hello and welcome to “There’s No Place Like Summer Camp”. I’m your host, Andrew Waterhouse. And in today’s episode, we’re doing a review. And the review is of the “Unplugged […]
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Book Release Date and Competition for You All!
Thanks for all the support guys. It’s been a ride. This week, I tell you the release date of the book – its reallllll soon! As well as a competition […]
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Home Straight – Approaching the Book Release
It is the home straight. The book release is in just a months time. In this episode, I let you in on some secrets and announce a short break for […]
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The Worst Things about Volunteering Episode 1
I talk about the worst things about volunteering at summer camp. This is episode 1, as I’m sure there are things I have missed – camp isn’t just all rainbows […]
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Michael Eisner Camp Book Review
Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of “There’s No Place Like Summer Camp”. I’m your host Andrew Waterhouse. And in today’s episode, we’re taking a look at and reviewing […]
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Loch Ness & Five Luxuries to Take to Summer Camp
This episode, we talk about a recent trip to Loch Ness, plus the five luxuries you should take when volunteering at summer camp.
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Can You Get Fit Working at Summer Camp
This episode is all about eating healthy and staying healthy while working at summer camp. Is it even possible in America???
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Quickfire Summer Camp Facts
In this episode, we discuss the quickfire summer camp facts you may not know about. Stay tuned for info on the book release too!
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Episode 69!! Reacting to My Camp America Application Video
It’s episode 69. Its Christmas. What are the chances? In this special episode, we have a live reaction as I watch my Camp America application video and cringe at its […]
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Secret Diary of a Camp Counselor Book Review
This week, we review Secret Diary of a Camp Counselor, a book available on Amazon which tells the female side of what it is like to volunteer at summer camp. […]
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Celebrities Who Have Been to Summer Camp
We go over the book subtilte thats been chosen for the book, as well as a list of celebrities who have volunteered or been to summer camp themselves. There are […]
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Cover Contest RESULTS and Best Camp Counselor Gifts for Christmas
You voted and chose my book cover! In this episode, we also talk the best christmas presents for camp counselors. You can follow us and get involved @TheresNoPlaceLikeSummerCamp on Instagram […]
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Cover Contest – Pick My Book Cover!
This week, you get to choose my book cover! We go through the Instagram contest, where you choose the cover that There’s No Place Like Summer Camp will use on […]
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SERIES TWO: WE ARE BACK BABY!
We’re back with a brand new episode! In the first episode of series two, we’re talking all the changes that have gone on behind the scenes, including book release information […]
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Why Camp America Is Great for CV
The podcast is going to be taking a bit of a break. I discuss it all in this weeks pod, as well as the reasons why volunteering at summer camp […]
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I Have Coronavirus
I caught Coronavirus from Prague. This episode spills all the beans on what its like to catch COVID-19.
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Tips for a 16 Year Old Wanting to Work at Summer Camp
If you are sixteen and thinking of doing Camp America, this is the episode for you. This week all sorts of tips are discussed in preparation for you to volunteer […]
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An Episode All About Me
I’ve changed it up this episode with a peek behind the curtain of who I am. What brought me to do Camp America, what experience did I have and how […]
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The Cliques of Summer Camp & Exciting Updates
In this episode, there are a lot of exciting updates to share. From editor updates to personal life and podcast episodes going forward. You won’t want to miss out on […]
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Can you do Camp America with a friend?
People often wonder whether they can volunteer at summer camp with a friend. In this episode, we discuss why that’s not a great thing to do and potential ways around […]
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Memories You Will Have of Camp
Remembering the days back when you volunteered at summer camp, the glory days. Well, in this episode, we dive headfirst into those. We discuss things you will randomly remember about […]
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Can You Do Camp with Criminal Record?
Can you volunteer at summer camp with a criminal record? This episode spills all the beans.
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Updates and Questions for Campers
I have quite a few updates to share in this podcast. This isn’t your typical Friday episode.
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Interview with a Female Camp America Interviewer
*SPECIAL EPISODE* In this episode, we have our first female guest on the podcast! This interview delves into what life is like for a girl with four years of Camp […]
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Can You Volunteer at Summer Camp With Tattoos?
Hello and welcome to There’s No Place Like Summer Camp. I’m your host, Andrew Waterhouse, and in today’s episode we’re taking a look at whether you can do camp America […]
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Summer Camp Bingo! Checklist of Everything You Can Do at Camp
This podcast is a long one! In this episode, we talk about summer camp bingo, or a shortlist to prove that you’ve done everything at summer camp! A heads up, […]
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How Much are Camp America Treks?
The treks of America are a subset of summer camp that many volunteers like to do. In this episode, we take a look at what Camp America treks are, how […]
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Essentials to Bring Back from Camp
The 50th episode of There’s No Place Like Summer Camp!! In this episode, we celebrate while discussing the best things to bring back from your time volunteering at summer camp. […]
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When to Apply for Camp America?
We go over the deadlines that you’ll need to meet in order to volunteer at summer camp. There’s more to this than you would have thought! Coronavirus update This month […]
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How to Make the Best S’mores at Summer Camp
Smores are an essential of any campfire and summer camp experience. In this short episode, we discuss how to make the best one. Hello and welcome to there’s no place […]
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How Much You Get Paid to Work at Summer Camp?
Pay is a part of summer camp. And in this episode we discuss that topic, who pays what? How do I get paid more? What cards do I need for […]
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Top Things to Buy Cheap Working at USA Summer Camp
We take a look at the best cheap things to buy while volunteering out in America in this episode. If you think I’ve missed any, hit me up!
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What Visa Do I Need to Volunteer at Summer Camp?
Introduction Hello and welcome to There’s No Place Like Summer Camp. I’m your host, Andrew Waterhouse. And in today’s episode, we’re taking a look at what visa do you need […]
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The Common Questions You’ll Be Asked By Campers While Working at Summer Camp
Campers ask all sorts of questions. those that niggle the back of your head, those that make you pull the hair off your head and those that make you laugh. […]
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What Age to Volunteer at Summer Camp?
A popular question is what age do you have to be to volunteer for Camp America? In this podcast episode, we discuss this topic and address the issue of age […]
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The Most Common Reasons Camp Counsellors are Fired
People are fired from summer camps every year. In this episode, we discuss the most common reasons that summer camp counsellors are given the boot – and what you can […]
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Camp America in New York
Getting support while volunteering with Camp America is key. In this episode, we discuss where Camp America is in New York, for whatever that means….
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Interview with a German Camp Counsellor from Camp America
An interview with a fan of the show! Alex is from Germany, and provides entertaining insight and stories from his time volunteering with Camp America. Due for a return this […]
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Applying to Camp America Without Experience
It can be daunting to apply to work for summer camp and have no experience. In this episode, we discuss all-around applying without qualifications and how to best go about […]
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Best Campfire Songs to Sing at Summer Camp
In this episode expect terrible renditions of amazing campfire songs. We go through the best songs to sing while gathered around a campfire at summer camp.
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Can you smoke while working at Camp America?
Smoking at summer camp can be a grey area, especially for those applying through Camp America. In this podcast episode, we discuss if you can smoke at Camp America, as […]
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Questions You’ll be Asked By Americans While Working at Summer Camp
When working at summer camp, you’ll be surrounded by a ton of new cultures and particularly, Americans. they’re obsessed with us, so in this episode, we discuss all you can […]
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How to Drive While Volunteering Abroad with Camp America?
Driving while volunteering with Camp America can bring many great perks to your summer camp experience. How does it all work out, and how can you apply? Listen to this […]
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6 Top Places to go on Evenings off in Camp America
Ideas for evenings off when at Summer Camp Finally, the big day of the week arrives where you have an evening to relax and make full use of the free […]
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What is Campower?
In the second episode of the questions series, we talk campower and what it is all about. We also have our first jingle!
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5 Top Places to Visit After Camp
5 Top Places to Visit After Camp Speaking from experience, I did my fair share of travelling after finishing 2 months in an American Summer Camp. My first year, I […]
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What is a Camp America Storyteller?
Camp America storytellers have a mystical air about them. In this podcast episode, I uncover all in our first episode of The Questions Series.
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10 Top Tips for the Best Camp America Experience
10 Top Tips for the Best Summer Camp Experience In case you haven’t seen already, I went on two summer camps in 2014 and 2015. I returned to the same camp […]
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Camp America and Coronavirus
Coronavirus has no bounds and the likes of Camp America are affected. In this doomsday like scenario, we talk about everything Camp America and Camp Leaders are saying with regard […]
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Camp Friends are the Best Friends – The Kiwi Interview
**SPECIAL EPISODE** A two hour interview with a best friend I made at summer camp. This is very NSFW and is the single best episode to date! Grab the popcorn! […]
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Cons of Returning to Your Summer Camp
Returning to Camp America does have its downsides, which I never even considered. I thought everyone would be returning, the stories would be just as good as the first year. […]
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Pros of Returning to Camp America
Returning to your summer camp, to live it all over again. What a time to be alive! In this episode, I discuss the best pros of returning to Camp America. […]
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Camp America Interview
Camp America recently celebrated their 50th anniversary and I was interviewed! In this episode, I talk about it and go into extra detail on everything they asked.
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Things You Hate At Camp
Summer camps give out the impression that volunteering with them is all sunshine and rainbows. But in the real world, this is never the case. In this juicy episode, we […]
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Why We Don’t Have a Camp America Alternative in UK
Camp America is an institution that has so many advocates and die-hard fans in the UK. So how comes we don’t have a Camp Britain? Well, there’s plenty of reasons. […]
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Things You Will Learn at Jewish Summer Camp
I volunteered at a Jewish summer camp, and not being religious, I learned a lot in the foreign culture. It can be an aspect of summer camp that puts people […]
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How to Choose a Summer Camp to Work For
Choosing which summer camp you’ll volunteer for is one of the biggest choices you’ll make in the Camp America application process. So what factors should you be considering? In this […]
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What Makes a Good Summer Camp Shirt?
The summer camp shirt is a rocking piece of gear that anyone at summer camp owns. In this episode, we discuss the things that go into making the best summer […]
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Things That Every Summer Camp Will Have
There are plenty of things that every summer camp will have. In this episode, with a bit of tongue in cheek, we go over the things you’ll find while volunteering with Camp […]
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Coolest Things to Welcome Campers
Arrival of campers at summer camp is a day to behold. In this episode, we cover the best ways to welcome them! Get their names and put up posters Put […]
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Things Guaranteed to Happen on Every Summer Camp
Hi guys and girls. In this week’s blog we discuss the top things that happen at every summer camp. I’m not talking drama, I’m talking down to earth summer camp fun. So […]
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Drama Bound to Happen at Summer Camp
Coming up this week we take a look at the drama that’s bound to happen at every camp. If you enjoy the blogs, why not check lout the YouTube channel […]
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What Its like Being Cut off from the Outside World at Camp
In previous blog posts, all too often I go on about ‘the summer camp bubble’. What does it mean? And what happens inside of it? Well, in this blog post […]
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10 Common Mistakes Made During Summer Camp
There are some school boy errors that you need to be made aware of when entering the realm of American Summer Camps. Let’s break down the top ten most common […]
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Steps to Take to Get to Summer Camp
Volunteering for summer camp can be quite scary. So I’m here this week to go over the steps to take to get your butt over there. Don’t be quitting on […]
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Rules to Bend at Summer Camp
Before I begin, I have to mention the rules that I stand by. And those I don’t mention in this post, I also stand by 100%. Smoking and alcohol. It’s […]
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Most Common Jobs at Summer Camp
There are plenty of jobs at camp that summer camps are dying to hire for. So let’s go through the list of the most desired jobs and see how your […]
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Reasons to Stop Procrastinating About Going to Camp
Volunteering at summer camp can be a scary prospect. And for many, it means that they will never get the memories and stories that I once had the privilege to […]
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Essentials to Take on the Plane
Welcome one and all to another blog post all about summer camp. In this week, we go over the essentials to take on the flights over to America, and perhaps […]
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Decisions to Make Before Going Summer Camp
There are a few things to consider before setting a foot in your newfound summer camp. So here I am to break down a handful of things to decide upon […]
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The Types of People You Will Meet at Summer Camp
All summer camps have the same sort of recipe. And summer camp is made special by the people who go to it. So here’s a breakdown of the types of […]
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6 of the Best Summer Camp Merchandise on the Web
Summer camp has come to an end and here we are missing it. I’m here to spill the beans as to what makes the cut when it comes to summer […]
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8 Reasons Why You Don’t Want to Be Fired from Summer Camp
As a newbie to camp, I was surprised when I heard that it’s guaranteed people get fired from them. So allow me to explain the reasons why you definitely don’t […]
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7 of the Best British Things to take to American Summer Camp
So, you’re ready. You’ve signed all the paperwork, gone through all the rigmarole of orientation events and have obtained all of the passport papers and visas. What now? Well consider […]
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6 Common Mistakes Made Before Going to Summer Camp
I’ve had a bit of a thought over the past week or so about the most common mistakes people make prior to going to American Summer Camp. I think I’ve […]
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8 Worries You Will Have Before Going Summer Camp
Going to camp is a terrifying process. On your first time applying, a million thoughts and worries flood your head. Allow me, the host of There’s No Place Like Summer […]
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6 Essentials to Take to Summer Camp & An Introduction to the Podcast
6 Essentials to bring to Summer Camp So, it’s your first year on staff eh? Congrats! Now for all the dreaded panic shopping in the run up to your flight. […]
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Podcast Trailer
A teaser into There’s No Place Like Summer Camp, the podcast all about volunteering at American Summer Camp. Built for the internationals, this podcast spills all the beans on what […]