Camp is my Happy Place
Written by: Aly My name is Aly and I’m originally from a suburban town in Ireland called Greystones. During my time at camp, I worked in a variety of positions including a Nanny, General Camp Counsellor, and then worked my way up to the Head of Programming. After spending four summers at a … Continue reading “Camp is my Happy Place”
‘Stepping out of your comfort is one the best things you’ll ever do’
Written by: Jon “You don’t have to be Mother Theresa, you just have to care.” Those were the (pretty sage) words of my Camp Director, as she reassured me that I wasn’t going to totally suck at my new job. I had just taken on a position at a summer camp for underprivileged … Continue reading “‘Stepping out of your comfort is one the best things you’ll ever do’”
6 things I miss the most about Canada when I travel
Our NYQUEST Camp Canada team member Jon shares what he misses the most about Canada when he’s travelling.
Your Questions Answered: Work Permit and Accommodation
Question: When will I receive information about my work permit and accommodation?
To See the Colours of Another Sky
Brian Costigan’s NYQUEST Camp Canada Story My name is Brian and here is my NYQUEST Camp Canada story. Back in 2015, I was looking to conquer a new challenge. I wanted to break out of my comfort zone and find a new adventure that would challenge me to try new things and see … Continue reading “To See the Colours of Another Sky”
A day in the life of Jon
Here’s a glimpse of what NYQUEST Camp Canada team member Jon gets up to on a daily basis.
The Best Things about Summer in Canada
This probably goes without saying, but our NYQUEST Camp Canada crew loves summer in Canada. Why do we love Canadian summer so much? Well, not only does it mean summer camp season has arrived, but it also means six months of winter is over. As you can probably imagine, six months of winter is just … Continue reading “The Best Things about Summer in Canada”