69 episodes

Welcome to BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie by Bethany Wright the creator of "Brit In The Six."

This is the ultimate podcast for any first-time international camp counsellor stepping into the unknown.

With over a decade of industry experience, I aim to help any first-time camp counsellor with summer camp. What to know, pack, personal experiences, and things like that. I am explaining things I wish I had known before starting my summer camp adventure.

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Welcome to BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie by Bethany Wright the creator of "Brit In The Six."

This is the ultimate podcast for any first-time international camp counsellor stepping into the unknown.

With over a decade of industry experience, I aim to help any first-time camp counsellor with summer camp. What to know, pack, personal experiences, and things like that. I am explaining things I wish I had known before starting my summer camp adventure.

    Episode 68: How Working At Summer Camp Makes You More Employable

    Episode 68: How Working At Summer Camp Makes You More Employable

    Welcome back to BITS & Pieces for the Summer Camp Newbie, with me Bethany.



    Apologies for the gap between episodes, some personal stuff has arisen so had to step away from the laptop, but I'm back baby!



    This week's episode has answered a FAQ about how working at summer camp makes you more employable. People often question: "Should I go back, or do an internship?" "My parents want me to get a "real job" etc. etc.



    Lock in and turn the positives of working at summer camp from an employer's point of view and take notes!

    • 26 min
    Episode 67: Extended Summer Camp Contracts

    Episode 67: Extended Summer Camp Contracts

    Welcome to BITS and Pieces for the Summer Camp Newbie, I'm Bethany and this is episode 67. Today I am talking about extended contracts.



    Many of you want to know how I was able to work from May - September at summer camp, and in this episode, I tell all. I retell my personal story of how I got hired for my first extended contract, what role I took and my experience over the years.



    This answers all your questions and I explain reasons why I enjoy this contract and why it is different to a traditional overnight summer camp contract.



    Don't forget to follow me on socials:

    Instagram | TikTok



    Psst. Look into Highlands Music Festival and their Instagram

    • 33 min
    Episode 66: Solo Travel Safety

    Episode 66: Solo Travel Safety

    Welcome back to Episode 66 of BITS and Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie.



    It's March and spring is here in Toronto! This week's episode goes hand-in-hand with summer camp in my opinion and that is solo travel. But more importantly, how to stay safe while travelling solo!



    Many people say enjoy, but noone really prepared me for travelling solo, and what to do and what not to do while on my own in a foreign country.

    Follow my top tips this summer and you will be a vet in no time!



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    www.instagram.com/britinthesix⁠ | www.tiktok.com/@britinthesix

    • 17 min
    Episode 65: Long-Haul Flight 101

    Episode 65: Long-Haul Flight 101

    Welcome to BITS & Pieces: For the Summer Camp Newbie, I'm Bethany!

    Welcome back! It's episode 65 and I am diving into my top tips about surviving a long-haul flight. Some of you will be flying for hours to get to your summer camp destination. My first time going to summer camp, it was my first time flying solo ever!

    I didn't have any tips and sat in jeans on the plane, ran out of battery on my phone and was so stressed! Don't be like me and follow my tips for a smooth(er) flight!

    • 30 min
    Episode 64: Dining Hall Atmosphere

    Episode 64: Dining Hall Atmosphere

    Welcome back to BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. We are on episode 64 and today's topic comes from a DM from one of you! I am chatting and trying to explain the dining hall atmosphere at camp - which I have to explain is soooo hard to pinpoint, but I have tried my best.

    • 25 min
    Episode 63: New Year, Same Adventure

    Episode 63: New Year, Same Adventure

    HAPPY NEW YEAR!



    Welcome to episode 63 of BITS & Pieces For the Summer Camp Newbie.

    Thank you for waiting, I know I've been slacking. I have been so busy with launching a brand new company that I have struggled to find time to sit and record. Sorry for that!

    ...But I'm back baby!



    This week's episode is all about that dreaded question of "Why are you going back to summer camp?" and I am being fully transparent and explaining my personal feelings towards this question.

    • 19 min

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Great Resource for Camp Lovers!

Brit in the Six does an amazing job creating community around summer camp - especially for new state side/international staff! As a seasoned camp person, I even learn and find this podcast so informative. This podcast gives camp professionals the paradigm of looking at their camp through new eyes, and can help anyone with their customer service skills. I look forward to this podcast every week! 🏕️💙

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