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What Are Overnight Summer Camps ?

An overnight summer camp is a supervised program for children and teens conducted during the summer months in most countries. Children and adolescents, called campers, who attend camp, participate in a variety of activities, many of which are special interest.

More About What Are Overnight Summer Camps ?

In most camps, the adult supervisors are called counselors.

Counselors are responsible for guiding the campers during activities and ensuring the safety of the campers.

In many overnight summer camps, counselors are assigned to smaller groups of campers, who participate in activities as a group.

Counselors often share living accommodations with the campers.

Most counselors are in their late teens or early twenties and are high school and college students on their summer break.

Although counselor jobs don't usually pay very well usually minimum wage or less, counselors receive free room and board. Many take the job primarily for the camping experience.

Overnight summer camp is also known as a sleepaway camp when campers spend their nights at the camp.

Some camps do allow both daytime and overnight campers.

Overnight summer camp is often the first time that most children spend a long period of time away from home. Homesickness is a frequent problem, but with a caring camp counselor most campers adjust easily. Care packages sent with them by their families often help homesickness subside.

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