The whole team of the campsite was divided to run the different activities in the camps program of the day. For instance, one-day program for me could start with a yoga class followed by water gymnastics. Later on, I would join some of my team members to organize the lunch hour cocktail games. These were funny but simple games that people could take part in and get a small prize at the end, which usually was a cocktail. After that, it was the siesta time where we had lunch and if it was necessary we used these hours to practice for our evening shows.
The other half of the day would start in the children’s mini club. Each day had a theme and then according to the theme of the day, we made the activities. On pirate day, we would craft some swords and pirate hats and play treasure hunt. At the same time, some of my other team members were managing the sports tournaments and the evening gymnastics. Later, I would go on a dinner break and get ready for our evening show.
The evening show always started with the kid’s disco. All the dances were taught to us during the training. The disco is followed by a show. This could be a cabaret show, where we did funny sketches. Once I played a naughty baby and my colleague was playing my hands for me. I ended up covered with Nutella, yogurt, coca cola and many other yummy things. Some other nights we would run game shows or perform our musicals.
Depending on the campsite and its size, each day can be different. In a very big campsite, the whole team is usually divided into smaller groups and those small groups are responsible for only certain activities. At some smaller campsites it is possible to rotate the activities between the team members, thus every day is different and you get to try out a variety of things.
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First of all, how cool it is that you are doing this so we can discover other blogs. Agnes’ work as a campsite entertainer sounds like so fun and cool! It is a great way to meet other people, especially fellow travelers along the way.
What a fun and enriching experience ! Love reading all your work abroad posts! I totally agree that working abroad allows you to embrace different cultures and adds to your career development. Working as an entertainer at a campsite sounds like so much fun.
I’ve never heard of a profession as a campsite entertainer, but now I have. I split my time between London and Italy, and yes, Italians can be very loud! Sounds like you had a good experience living there, happy travels!
Such an interesting travel story. It’s nice to see her travel through her teens. Being a campsite entertainer sounds like a real fun job. I have been following this series for a while and am in love with it. Waiting for the next story. Cheers!!
Sounds like a fun working abroad job. It’s nice to read about her growth and how she was able to find her voice and adapt to the Italian working culture. I know that it can be difficult. I don’t know too much about Estonia, so it was really eye-opening to read about this experience. I can understand why she’d love the sun and warm weather, seeing as how Estonia is pretty far north comparatively. Thanks for sharing!
Oh wow this takes me so much back to when I first left University and I wanted some time abroad before starting a ‘proper job’. I also went to Italy and worked on some similiar camps in the North of the country. Ironically we were near the places I worked in over Christmas so it really brought back additional memories.
This is a great post showing all the pros and cons. Many people always think it is one big holiday but they mix the word adventure and holiday, because they forget that you also have to work and the are several cons about taking this step! Well said!
Camp entertainer is a difficult job and requires lot of talent. It is commendable that the returns in terms of money atleast fetches ticket price. But if one enjoys it then the job can be immensely satisfying. Good to know Agnes! I wish her all the best in 2018!
Completely love this series! It’s a great way to know how its like to work abroad and about learning other cultures. Working as a campsite entertainer sounds like so fun and Italy is such a wonderful country, a traveler’s paradise, it does sound like a great opportunity to explore the country.
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