Help CenterWe’ve put together some key points to consider before leaving your home country, including your mobile phone plan, bank accounts, social media, and more.
Do I need travel insurance?
We do not provide travel insurance. It is entirely your choice to take out travel insurance with a third-party provider.
It is recommended to be covered if any issues arise with your flights, baggage etc.
Do I need to inform my current phone provider?
Yes, check with your mobile phone company to see what is available in your contract before you head out. Look into costs to purchase a SIM card prior to coming to Canada. You can also purchase a pay as you go phone in Canada. Due to some remote locations for camps, anticipate that internet and cell phone service may be slow and potentially there will be no cell phone service.
Do you have any recommended phone partners?
Yes, we have partnered with PhoneBox to offer you either physical SIM cards or eSIMs, you can choose what works best for you! They have a variety of affordable short-term plans with unlimited international calling - perfect for camp!
You will be able to find the link in your Camp Canada portal once you're at the 'Get Prepared' stage. It will be in your Perks section.
Should I inform my current bank provider?
Once you know your departure date, notify your bank of your travel plans. If you do not, and attempt to use your bank card, your bank may presume fraud and potentially freeze your account. One quick phone call will make sure you’re covered. Do the same for a major credit card.
Do you have any recommended international bank accounts?
If your camp pays by direct deposit, we recommend opening up a free multi-currency bank account with WISE.
Through WISE, you will be able to set up a multicurrency bank account with Canadian direct deposit details, and have funds transferred directly between your Canadian account and your local bank account.
We have partnered with WISE to be able to offer you a first free transfer up to 500 CAD. You will be able to find the link in your Camp Canada portal once you're at the 'Get Prepared' stage. It will be in your Perks section.
Should I consider my social media presence?
Yes, make sure to make your social media accounts private. Status updates, pictures, and even the different pages you’ve liked can all be seen by others. Camps have dropped future staff members before they’ve even arrived in Canada based on what has been found on their social media accounts. Be wary about how you portray yourself on any of your social media accounts.
Summer camps in Canada have quite a few rules surrounding social media at summer camp. Make sure you have reviewed your camp's social media policies and know what’s expected of you when online.
How much money should I have with me?
We recommend having at least $250 in cash and a credit card with you when coming to Canada. It may be that you have to get a bus or train to camp, or your debit card doesn’t work immediately when you arrive. If you do not have a return flight booked, you must have access to enough money to afford a flight home.
What's my camps rules?
We’re sure that when you sign your contract there will be a whole section on social media and what your camp expects, from adding campers on Facebook or Instagram to phone usage at camp. Take the time to read this, know this and understand it inside and out.