Travel Advice For People Heading To Work At A Summer Camp In America

PRnob Press Release , 03, July 2015: July sees a large number of people, via Wild Packs, travel from the UK to the USA to take up positions working at an American Summer Camp. For many this will be their first time travelling to the United States, as well as it being their first experience of working as a Camp Counsellor. For the benefit of those first timers, and the returning staff who may need a reminder, Wild Packs are happy to provide some helpful information for the better package of luggage when going to work in a Summer Camp in America.

The first point that Wild Packs make is that all should ensure that they have suitcases or bags which feature TSA accepted luggage locks. It is in the best interest of both the traveller, the airlines and the officials on duty that these locks are used.

It is no secret that all airline luggage heading towards the USA is subject to strenuous security checks. In order to speed this process up, and to limit damage and intrusion, using luggage with TSA accepted locks allows officials to use a master key to open and inspect the contents of a case. If a TSA accepted lock is not present and officials determine that it is baggage that must be inspected, the lock in place will simply be forced open instead, damaging the luggage.

Closely related to the above is the advice to not contemplating prohibited or illegal materials. Doing so shall not only see a contract of employment with an American Summer Camp cancelled, but the person caught trying to transport illegal materials is likely to face an international travel ban and criminal charges. The high standard of vetting criteria which Wild Packs has in place means that people who have found a placement through their services are extremely unlikely to contemplate this kind of activity. They believe, however, that it is far safer to warn against any such temptation.

On a more practical level, the one mistake Wild Packs see first time Summer Camp counsellors make time and again is over-packing, in particular clothes. With most appointment at Summer Camps in America being for 8 to 10 weeks, some naturally assume that they have to pack clothes to last that length of time. Every Summer Camp which Wild Packs represents has substantial laundry facilities available. Those travelling to work have the assurance that they will be able to arrange for clothes to be cleaned on a frequent basis. In addition to this, for most of the time Camp Counsellors are expected to dress in the provided uniform of the Camp which they have been employed by.

Wild Packs trust that this information assists those travelling to work at a Camp in America, and that it helps them enjoy the experience all the more. For those going in 2015 who need further assistance, or for those who wish to start planning now to take up a position in 2016, Wild Packs remains open throughout the year to offer all the help and support possible.