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A Product of Advanced Journalism & ENN - Summer 2011
This is ENN’s Summer Guide, a comprehensive look at what’s going on after that last bell rings.
Look inside and you’ll find out what to do, what to wear, where to go, and how to get a job this summer.
EVENTS ACTIVITIES
JOBS
FASHION
EVENTS
Concerts
For those with a taste for music, there is the
NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL (newportfolkfest.net)
in Newport, RI. This two-day (July 30th and 31st) music
festival, which began as an associated event to the Newport Jazz Festival, features a variety of notable folk artists.
“People seemed to have a really good time. There’s definitely music there for everybody,” said Yvette Littmann,
who has worked at the festival in the past. The lineup this
year contains The Decemberists (30th), Emmylou Harris (31st), Elvis Costello (31st), Gillian Welch (30st), and
Tegan and Sara (30th). The concert will be held at Fort
Adams, on Harrison Avenue. “The festival at the Fort
features 3 stages of music, food & crafts, and a number of
displays,” boasts the concert’s official website. The cost
for this concert is $69 in advance and $77 on the concert
weekend, if available. A limited number of two-day passes
are also available online, for $125 each. Children from
ages 3-15 are $15. Parking is $12 per vehicle.
Runner Up: Newport Jazz Festival, August 6th
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and 7 , Fort Adams, Harrison Avenue, Newport. Cost:
Same as Folk Festival.
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Food
Rhode Island summers feature a variety of foods
from the ocean, so naturally, a large number of seafood
events take place around the state during the summer
months. A local favorite is Warren’s Quahog Festival
(401.410.0045) on July 16th and 17th. It takes place in
Burr’s park just off of the bike path. In addition to fresh
food, the festival features arts, crafts, live music, and local
vendors.
Students agree that they enjoy the fun activities at
the festival, and that it is an overall good time. Junior Brad
Guay says that he “loves the fresh seafood, especially the
lobster.” Brad also added that the prices are generally low,
especially towards the end when the surplus food needs to
be sold quickly.
Runner Up: Providence Restaurant Weeks, July
1st to 30th. Providence, RI.
Outdoors
The beautiful summer weather of southern New
England should not be wasted, especially not on warm,
clear nights. Nights like this that happen to coincide with
the legendary Providence WaterFire beg to be taken full
advantage of. WATERFIRE (waterfire.com) consists
of fires lit in baskets suspended in the Providence River,
centered on Waterplace Park, across from the mall. The
entire arrangement is an interactive sculpture by artist
Barnaby Evans, and everything that goes on throughout
the evening is a part of it. . Its purpose is meant to “inspire
Providence and its visitors by revitalizing the urban experience, fostering community engagement and creatively
transforming the city.” The 80 blazing fires, the scents of
natural wood smoke, the music echoing throughout the
rivers, the shadows of firetenders and fire spinners, and
the interaction with the audience are all part of the piece.
WaterFire Providence is free for all to attend, however,
it is a non-profit organization that thrives on donations
alone. Parking around the Providence area varies in price
depending on where you park, so be sure to get there early
so that you can find a spot.
Runner Up: 20th annual Rhode Island National
Guard Air Show, June 25th and 26th, The Quonset State
Airport, 1 Minuteman Way, North Kingstown. Cost: Free.
Newport Folk Festival
Sports
For family-oriented fast-paced sports action, the
Pawtucket PAWSOX ((pawsox.com), the Triple-A affiliate
of the Boston Red Sox, are a perfect choice. Players for the
PawSox are among the top prospects in the Red Sox organization. Games are held at various times through the season
at McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket. These games are also
incredibly inexpensive, making them affordable as well as
exciting. Box seats are $11 per ticket, and general admission
is $7. Discounts are available for children 12 and under and
senior citizens, both of which can attend for just $5. This is
a great deal for lots of fun. Schedules and ticket purchases
can be found on the official website, www.pawsox.com.
Runner Up: Family Weekend & Qualifying Tournament for Campbell's Hall of Fame Tennis, July 3rdd and 4th,
International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum, 194 Bellevue Avenue, Newport.
Theater
Waterfire
Drama and theater in Rhode Island during the
summer is an exciting event, and featured is COMEDY
IMPROV ((firehousetheater.org) with the Bit Players, at the
Firehouse Theater in Newport. Open to all ages, this theater
group will be performing every on Friday and Saturday
night during the summer, until September 30th. Because it’s
improvisational theater, you never know what to expect.
There is plenty of audience participation and laughs to be
had.
Runner Up: T Man of La Mancha, Theatre By The
Sea, June 22, 2011 - July 16, 2011
CALENDAR
SUN
5
MON
6
TUE
7
JUNE
WED
THU
1
2
Paw Sox vs. Norfolk
McCoy Stadium
Paw Sox vs. Norfolk
McCoy Stadium
8
9
FRI
3
Waterfire
Providence
Warwick and
Cranston
12
13
14
15
16
17
19
20
21
22
23
24
26
27
28
29 Paw Sox vs.
30
Block Island Race
Week Begins
Block Island
RIANG Air Show
Day 2
Quonset Airport
Paw Sox vs. CHA
McCoy Stadium
Man of La Mancha
Begins
Theatre by the Sea
Paw Sox vs.
Rochester
McCoy Stadium
SUN
3
Qualifying
Tournament Day 2
Tennis Hall of Fame
10
Paw Sox vs. CHA
McCoy Stadium
MON
4
TUE
5
Historic Walking
Tours Begin
Providence
JULY
WED
THU
7
24
Hot Air Balloon
Festival Day 3
URI Athletic Fields
1
FRI
Restaurant Week
Begins
Providence
8
13
14
Paw Sox vs. Durham
McCoy Stadium
19
Paw Sox vs.
Lehigh Valley
McCoy Stadium
Lehigh Valley
McCoy Stadium
2
25
18
Paw Sox vs.
Lehigh Valley
McCoy Stadium
25
RIANG Air Show
Day 1
Quonset Airport
SAT
2Qualifying Tourney
Tennis Hall off Fame
Waterfire
Providence
Paw Sox vs. Buffalo
McCoy Stadium
12
18 Paw Sox vs.
Pawtuxet Park Cove
Warwick
9
4th of July Parade
Bristol
11
Paw Sox vs. Durham
McCoy Stadium
Block Island
Founders Day Parade
Block Island
Block Island
Race Week Ends
Block Island
Paw Sox vs.
Rochester
McCoy Stadium
Paw Sox vs. Buffalo
McCoy Stadium
17
Paw Sox vs.
Lehigh Valley
McCoy Stadium
Rochester
McCoy Stadium
6
Newport Yaughting
Center
10Gaspee Day Parade 11Gaspee Burning
Federal Hill Stroll
Federal Hill
Paw Sox vs. CHA
McCoy Stadium
SAT
4 Chowder Cookoff
26
20 Hairspray Begins 21
Theatre by the Sea
h Festival
i l
Quahog
Warren
2
27
Quahog Festival
Warren
28
15
16 M. of La M. Ends
Paw Sox vs. Durham
McCoy Stadium
Theatre by the Sea
Waterfire
Providence
22
23
29
30
Hot Air Balloon
Festival Day 1
URI Athletic Fields
Hot Air Balloon
Festival Day 3
URI Athletic Fields
Folk Festival Day 1
Newport
Folk Day 2
p
Newport
Waterfire
Providence
FRI
SAT
31
Restaurant Week Ends
Providence
Folk Festival Day 3
SUN
7
Seafood Festival
Day 3
Charlestown
14
21 Paw Sox vs.
Syracuse
McCoy Stadium
28
1
MON
Paw Sox vs.
Louisville
McCoy Stadium
8
2
AUGUST
TUE WED
THU
Paw Sox vs.
Louisville
McCoy Stadium
9
15
22 Paw Sox vs.
Syracuse
McCoy Stadium
29
16
Paw Sox vs.
Columbus
McCoy Stadium
23 Paw Sox vs.
3
4
5 Jazz Festival Day 1 6 Jazz Festival Day 2
10
11
12
13 Hairspray Ends
17
18 Paw Sox vs.
19 Paw Sox vs.
20
Newport
Newport
Paw Sox vs. Buffalo
Seafood Festival Day 1 Seafood Festival Day 2
McCoy Stadium
Charlestown
Charlestown
Paw Sox vs.
Columbus
McCoy Stadium
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Syracuse
McCoy Stadium
30
31
Columbus
McCoy Stadium
25
Columbus
McCoy Stadium
26
Theatre by the Sea
Waterfire
Providence
H.P. Lovecraft
Literary Walk
John Brown Museum
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ACTIVITIES
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Beach
LOCAL
Brad Guayy
REGIONAL
Second Beach
Middletown, RI (35 mins)
Horseneck Beach
Westport, MA (45 mins)
“It’s a great way to spend a summer day,” says Junior
Aaron Schwartz. Typically, when BHS students like Aaron
think of the beach, they think of Second Beach. This everpopular destination near Newport is the closest ocean beach
to us. With waves that are much larger than in the bay, and
much cleaner-looking water and sand, many students agree
that it is worth the drive.
Second Beach, sometimes also referred to as Sachuest Beach, offers nearly a mile-and-a-half of shoreline.
The beach also offers the perk of being quite close to the
attractions of downtown Newport. Just a few minutes away
by car is the cliff walk, as well as the shops and restaurants
of the city.
One of the big cons is the cost of parking though.
Parking is $20 on weekends and $10 on weekdays. Season
parking passes are also available for $140 if you are a frequent visitor.
The beach also fills up very quickly on nice days,
so get there early if you want to find a good spot to sit in.
Arriving early can also allow you to beat the traffic.
Though it is a little bit further away than Second
Beach, Westport’s Horseneck Beach can be a great alternative to the crowded beaches of Newport. According to Freshman Leah Block, Horseneck Beach is a nice place to visit as
an alternative to Newport.
Horseneck beach is about ½ mile longer than Second
Beach, and it also boasts brand new facilities which were
recently constructed as a part of the renovation project that it
recently underwent.
Due to it’s relatively out-of-the-way location, the
crowds are generally lesser, leaving a wide array of good
spots to sit and enjoy the sun. Cheap parking is also a huge
attraction – rates are only $7 for weekdays and weekends.
A season parking pass can be purchased for just $45, nearly
$100 less than at Newport.
But, while it is a beautiful beach, it is also lacks
many of the popular summer attractions that Newport has to
offer. So, while it is a great alternative to crowded Newport,
don’t expect many frills. For concessions, only a few restaurants are available nearby.
474 Sachuest Point Road; middletownri.com
(508) 636-8816; mass.gov/dcr/parks/southest/hbch.htm
Wesport’s Horseneck Beach
Outdoors
LOCAL
REGIONAL
Arcadia Mgmt. Area
Hope Valley, RI (45 mins)
Wachusett Mountain
Princeton, MA (1 hr, 20 mins)
Located in western Rhode Island, the state-operated Arcadia Management Area boasts over 14000 acres of
open space, perfect for mountain biking, hiking, and even
camping. Over 40 miles of trails run through the park. The
visitor’s center has maps available so you can plan a hiking
or biking trip of any difficulty. Horseback riding is also
available.
If you want to head out on the water, the Wood
River, which flows through the park, offers Class I and
Class II rapids to canoers and kayakers. For a less strenuous activity, fishing, or just relaxing by Breakheart Pond is
also a good way to spend a relaxing summer day.
Finally, if you’re feeling adventurous, you could
even camp overnight in the park in a tent or one of the
shelters. Tent camping is free with a permit, while one of
the shelters will cost you $15 per night.
(401) 539-2356; riparks.com/arcadia.htm
More commonly known for its popular ski trails
during the winter, Wachusett Mountain in Princeton, MA
also offers a wide variety of summer activities. A short trip
away in the heart of Massachusetts, the first and foremost
activity at Wachusett is hiking. With only a 3 mile roundtrip
distance to the summit, it is a quick hike. However, it can
still be challenging with some steep sections.
If you want to do a more strenuous hike, there are
17 total miles of trails on the mountain, allowing you to
make a trip as long or as short as you want it to be. It is
highly recommended that you reach the top for the fantastic
view, though. At the summit, you can see a clear panoramic
view of the entire region. In fact, on a day that isn’t hazy,
even Boston, 90 miles away can be seen. If you aren’t interested in hiking, you can also drive to the summit if you just
want to have a picnic and check out the view.
(401) 539-2356; mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/wach.htm
MAP
Daytrip
LOCAL
REGIONAL
Prudence Island
Portsmouth, RI (30 mins)
Six Flags
Agawam, MA (2 hrs)
A 25 minute ferry ride from Bristol, a trip to Prudence Island makes for a great summer daytrip. Though the
island lacks some amenities, it is still worth the trip. Because
the island doesn’t have a bridge to the mainland, it is very
quiet and sparsely populated.
This can make for a very interesting trip, as the
island is unlike most other parts of Rhode Island.Once there,
biking and walking are popular activities, and there are also
a few beaches scattered around the island. Just remember
to pack your own lunch, unless you want to buy potentially
expensive food at the general store.
Freshman Madison Emond described a recent trip
to Prudence Island, which she found very enjoyable. “I went
snorkling and saw a lot fish and shrimp. It was really cool!”
said Emond.
The Prudence Island Ferry is the only way to get to
the island, unless you have a boat of your own. It costs $6.90
for a roundtrip ticket, plus $1.10 for a bike. It will cost you
$32.20 to bring a car, but this fee can be easily avoided if
you take the bike path to the dock in Bristol. Tickets can be
purchased on departure.
New England’s largest amusement park, Six Flags
is located in western Massachusetts, right along the Connecticut River and just off of the Mass Pike.
Junior Willy Gutman says that he really enjoys the
park, calling it “a lot of fun for everyone.” Gutman added
that his favorite ride is “Bizzaro,” which was formerly
called “Superman,” the largest coaster in the park.
In addition to “Bizzaro,” the park boasts 9 other
large roller coasters and a water park. Tickets can be a bit
pricey, though discounts and season passes are available.
Regular admission tickets run at $45 when purchased at
the park, $35 when bought online, and $28 with an AAA
discount. If you plan on going multiple times, a $60 season
pass may be a good option. Admission to the water park is
included in the regular price.
Also bring money for the extremely expensive food.
Because no outside food or drink is allowed in, the park can
gouge you on price.
To avoid huge crowds, try to avoid going on a
weekend or Friday. The park will generally be much quieter
then. Arriving early can also allow you to beat the crowd.
(401) 253-9808; prudenceferry.com
(413) 786-9300; sixflags.com/newengland
FASHION
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Ali Rubin
With fashion trends constantly coming in and out, how are you possibly supposed to follow what is the next It thing?
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Well, here we have the must-haves for summer 2011.
Last summer maxi dresses were all the
rage…this summer MAXI SKIRTS
are a chic way to head to the beach.
Both in patterned and bright colored
solids, the maxi skirt is a must have!
Free People has a great FP-1 Side Slit
Maxi skirt for $88 and at a cheaper
price, Forever 21’s Tie Dye Maxi skirt for $22.80
is just adorable!
TOP 5
Hats are a beach necessity, from fedoras to oversize
derby-like HATS, paired with
some oversized shades or a
pair of retro Wayfarers you
will most definitely be looking chic as can be all summer
long.
g You can splurge
p g on a J.
Crew woven fedora for $45 or go for the
more affordable Nordstrom’s Tarnish
paper straw fedora for $28. Not only do
they look stylish but they protect you
Fedora
from the summer rays!
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Maxi Skirts
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Flare Denim
Make sure that your tie
dye is out and ready because the 70’s are back
in style this season!!
Oversized FLARE
DENIM is expected
for not only this summer but the
upcoming fall.
Pair them with
some killer
heels and you’re
good to go!
Check out AG
Adriano Gold
Schmied Farrah
Bell Bottom
Jeans in Bay
View Wash for
$168, or for a
cheaper option,
opt for American Eagle’s ’77
Hi-Rise Flare
Jean for $49.50.
American Eagle always has very
trendy jeans for very affordable
prices!
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TRENDS
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This is my favorite summer trend! I highly recommend buying
any kind of hat for the summer of 2011. They can cover up
a bad hair day, keep your hair from drying out in the sun and
keep your face from burning up. This is a summer must-have!
Seen on many runways for summer
fashions, ESPADRILLES are everywhere from D&G to Jimmy Choo. They
can add a beachy feel to any outfit, and
are available in heels and flats. If you
feel like splurging, you can opt to choose
thethe Tory Burch Stripe Elastic Strap
Espadrille for $175 or for the Jessica Simpson ‘Jungle’ Espadrille Sandal for $49 available in 4 different
colors. Either worn with a dress or some cutoff jean
shorts you’ll look absolutely killer.
Espadrille
Another popular trend expected for this summer carried
on from the spring is PATTERNS. From stripes to florals anyone can pull off this look! To master the nautical look check out the Splendid Rugby Stripe Cotton &
Silk maxi dress for $157 or the Gap Striped Jersey maxi
dress from $69.95. Since patterns are usually relatively
busy pair them with some white jeans or a solid colored skirt and
you’ll be set to go.
Patterns: Linnea Henry, Kelly Whyte, Lily Hamblett
How To Style Up YOUR GUY’S Wardrobe
Although you always make
an effort to be looking your
best, sometimes your guy
can weigh you down with
their sweatshirts and baggy
shorts.
But not anymore!
Follow some of these 2011
summer trends for guys and
take him out on a shopping
spree (most likely his worst
nightmare) and before you
know it he’ll be looking
about as chic as you.
Now most male
trends include skinny jeans
and messenger bags; but to
actually entice the average
male reader I’m going to
mix it up a little.
One essential piece
to every guy’s wardrobe is
a stylish TIMEX line for
watches starting at $150
Sunglasses
with mix and matched wrist
bands starting at $10. It may
seem expensive, but if your
guy wears it every day it’s a
necessary investment, I promise you won’t be sorry.
Another accessory
that I believe is necessary
for any hot guy is a nice pair
of SUNGLASSES. From
Ray-Bans to Oakley’s, who
cares what brand of sunglasses he has on? Check
out the sunglasswarehouse.
com where they have the
latest styles in men’s (and
women’s!) sunglasses for
very affordable prices. This
website, featured on both
The Today Show as well as
in The New York Times is a
must! Not only is there free
shipping over every
$25 purchase but they have
same-day shipping and 365
days a year free returns. Just
one hint: stay away from
mirrored and colored lenses,
where you can risk looking
like a major tool.
Next trend: patterns.
Now of course I don’t mean
flowers and lace, but other
PATTERNS like plaid,
stripes and checkers. Not
only is this popular for
girls this summer, but guys
should also be expected to
check out this summer look.
Paired with a very simple
pair of khaki shorts or a
pair of jeans, every girl will
be turning her head. Many
stores carry these fashions,
such as Abercrombie, or
even the local Target.
Now I know ever
since Jersey Shore became
a Thursday night tradition guys all over America
decided it would be okay to
rock their wife beaters on a
daily basis. But I’m telling
you now that it is absolutely
NOT okay! To be honest,
you would be better off
walking around shirtless
JOBS
than wearing a tank top. Not
only are wife beaters somewhat feminine, because they
are 100% considered a tank
top, something that every
girl owns and wears, but
they are ugly! I’m just being
honest, unless you’re Brad
Pitt just don’t even bother
putting one on.
And lastly, something that every guy needs
for the summer is A TAN!
Now I’m not talking about
sitting at the beach hours on
end, roasting until you’ve
got a third degree burn on
your back. Every guy needs
a healthy summer glow,
so basically, if you have a
daily workout regimen, do
it outside! Or even if you’re
not the outdoorsy type, you
can at least make sure to
take a walk in the summer
sun; everyone can use a
little Vitamin D. Don’t get
me wrong, I’m not condoning tanning of any sort, but
there’s nothing wrong with
a little color. So stock up on
some SPF 30 and get ready
guys for your most stylish
summer yet!
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Employment Tips
It’s no secret that the economy has been taking a turn for the worst. The Rhode Island Department of Labor and
training has set the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate as of March 2011 at 11%. Add to this the fact that
students will be joining the job pool and the outlook is looking quite unpleasant. But if you follow these tips you’ll
be able to attack unemployment and find a summer job.
The freedom of hours with 16-17 year olds makes them
more attractive to employers, so they will often times get
jobs over younger teens. Also be aware that college students
Ages 14 & 15
Age 15 & 16
could be coming back from school to work at a former job.
Older teens will often have more job EXPERIENCE as
7 AM – 9 PM
Hours
well which will put them at an advantage.
None
(6/1 to Labor Day)
It is important to have a RESUME for potential employers. It is also crucial to have former employers or people that
Employer MUST
you can note as references to your character and work ethic.
fill out an IntenEmployee MAY
Experience is always key as it easier to put someone in to a
tion to Employ a
need to fill out a
job they know how to do rather than have to train someone
Paperwork Minor Form AND
Certificate of Age
to do it.
Employee MUST
Form
fill out Special
Summer employment is SEASONAL employment. This is
Limited Permit
the tenant of economics that applies to when jobs are availto Work
able in different seasons. So be on look out for jobs involved
with things such as landscape, pool services, and tourism this
Includes several hazardous jobs;
summer.
for a full list visit
Illegal Jobs
When looking for places to find jobs it is always a good idea
www.dlt.ri.gov/ls/childlabor.htm
to check newspaper CLASSIFIEDS as well as job fairs.
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Summer Employment Rules
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Almost as important as the resume and application process is the FOLLOW UP. Make sure that employers know
you are interested. After applying, call back and follow up to see if the spot has been filled. It will show dedication.
JOBS
My Experience
How to Find a Job
As the summer months roll around and free time
becomes more prominent, many BHS students are on the
lookout for a job.
But jobs can often times be difficult to find and you
may find yourself asking a lot of questions. Are you qualified
enough? Will the job fit your schedule? Can you even find an
open job?
Luck seems to be a big part of landing a job these
days. Having connections to parents or family friends goes a
long way in making a connection to gain a job.
Asking around with your parents and other adults
can often have a good turnout. You never know when your
actions and attitude might look appealing to a potential employer.
Junior Hanna Correia got her job through a family
connection. Hanna was offered a job at KUMON in Barrington by a family friend in October of 2010 and has been
working there twice a week for three hours ever since.
KUMON is not purely a tutoring service but more
of a guidance center to help children with their school work.
As Hanna describes it, “I work with all the younger kids who
are usually between 3 and 6 years old and I work with them
just basically teaching them the fundamentals of math and
reading.”
However she does expect that business will slow
down during the summer because it is not the school year.
Yet business for Junior Nina Erickson, lifeguard at
Kendbrin pool club in Riverside will be sure to be picking up
because of the season.
For Nina, getting her job also involved some connections. As she recalls “I've been a member of Kendbrin for
11 years, and I’ve been on swim team since I was 8, so my
boss had known me forever, so I applied, and got it.”
Me at Camp Calumet, Summer 2010
Her job is not strictly lifeguarding though, it inLast year I decided to spend seven weeks of my
cludes,
“swim
lessons, other times I have to go to the lower
summer training to become a camp counselor. This sumgrass
area
and
just
kind of watch everyone, and just kind of
mer, along with several after, I plan to spend my entire
keep the place clean, pick up trash, report spills, and so on.”
summer there (nine weeks or more), being a counselor.
Yet her favorite part of the job is teaching swim lesIn addition to gaining leadership skills by being a
sons.
Nina
stresses that it is important to find a job you are
counselor, I have also been able to receive certification in
Life Guarding. This summer I will also have the ability to interested in.
Hanna agrees as she says, “I think that it’s not as
learn how to sail Hunter sailboats. Working at camp has
hard
as
people
make it out to be, generally it’s pretty easy to
been a huge benefit for me, but it is still a hard and grueling
get
a
job
you
like.”
job.
When I was eight years old my parents sent me to
Camp Calumet in Freedom New Hampshire, for a week.
The first words out of my mouth when my parents came
to pick me up were somewhere along the lines of “I never
want to leave.”
I had fallen in love with the idea of escaping my
hometown in order to meet new people and have new experiences. Who would have known that in that moment I had
also planned my future summers, and gained a job.
Summer camps are not an uncommon experience
for children. Over 11 million children as well as adults
(working at the camps) attend camps in the summer months
according to the American Camp Association. Of the
12,000 accredited camps in the country, 7,000 are resident
(sleepover) camps and 5,000 are day camps.
Since my first summer in 2001 I attended Camp
Calumet in Freedom, New Hampshire for two weeks out of
every summer.
The biggest difference between my job and the
ones many of my peers at home will have this summer is
that mine is 24/7. I am responsible for all of my camper’s
safety, well- being, and their ability to enjoy themselves
and even learn something! This is quite an undertaking
though as it is important to understand the extent to which
you are responsible for someone else’s child.
My job includes living in cabin/tent for the entire
summer. Although this doesn’t sound too glamorous, it’s
all part of the experience. The camp also provides me with
meals, health services, and one day off and two nights off
each week.
Leaving for the summer, although not typical, offers an experience unlike any other in Barrington.
It is hard for those who are busy and can’t afford to
miss the entire summer, but nevertheless, I highly suggest
putting yourself in a new situation such as being a camp
counselor in another state. Not only to benefit yourself, but
to meet new people so that you can be impacted yourself
and impact the lives of those around you.
Hanna Correia with a Student at KUMON
It is important to apply to many places when you are
searching for a job in order to keep your options open. Try to
go with something that you are interested in as it will make
long hours more enjoyable.
Not only does having a job supply monetary benefits
but it provides real life experience as well. Hanna believes
that “the experience of having a job and the responsibilities
is really important to have especially before college and having a job in the future.”