Summer Camp

20 Fun Things to include in Your Summer Camp Bucket List

So you're going to work at a summer camp in Canada this summer! Here are 20 fun activities to add to your bucket list while you're experiencing camp life.

1. Try out a new activity

There are so many activities at camp, so try one out you have never done before!

2. Conquer a fear of yours

Camp is a place where you can get out of your comfort zone and there no better place to conquer a fear.

3. Wake up early to watch the sunrise

Trust us, you won't regret it.

4. Learn a camp song and teach it to someone else

Because why not? It's fun!

5. Write a handwritten letter home

Letters carry a more personal touch than texting or calling.

6. Go for a swim or a polar dip in the lake

It's a classic, well loved camp activity.

7. Make a friendship Bracelet

And give it to a new friend!

8. Have a Campfire with S'mores

It's a must.

9. Try some Canadian food

Think poutine, s'mores, maple syrup, all dressed chips, Tim bits & beaver tails.

10. Take a photo with a yellow school bus

It HAS to be done.

Where will your summer take you?

11. Take a trip to Walmart

It's a camp counsellors rite of passage.

12. Participate in a special event day

We're talking colour wars, camp olympics etc.

13. Get given a camp name

Which basically means a nickname is chosen for you by your co counsellors.

14. Wear Crocs

Of course, a staple in the camp wardrobe.

15. Trade Jibbitz

Campers love to trade, so make sure to pack some extra ones!

16. Have a digital detox from your phone for one day

Take in your surroundings and be present. You might surprise yourself with a digital detox!

17. Wear something you have tie dyed 

Another staple in the camp wardrobe.

18. Stargaze with your camp mates

At camp there is not much light pollution so the skies are starlit. If you're lucky, you might even get to see the northern lights.

19. Have a dance off in the rain

yes, it actually rains at camp in summer sometimes!

20. Braid someones hair

But be warned, once you do one person, you'll being doing it for the whole bunk!

Working at summer camp is your chance to create unforgettable memories! Use this bucket list as your guide, and don't be afraid to add your own in too. The question is can you tick them all off this summer?