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Camps are coming down under and they want to speak with you! Applications are now being accepted for the Camp America 9 week summer camp programme in the US

In January 2010 Camp America will be be holding events around Australia giving you the opportunity to meet the camps in person and possibly finalise your placement on the spot! 

Each year they send around 10,000 people from 40 countries to participate in this great international opportunity. Places are available in over 100 different activity areas. Windsurfing is in high demand!

If you have not started your application yet now is the time to make Camp America your 2010 gap year!  Remember to START YOUR APPLICATION ONLINE now and you can then begin your amazing 9 week America Adventure.

USA Days

• Melbourne 9th January 2010
• Sydney 10th January 2010
• Perth 16th January 2010
• Adelaide 17th January 2010

For more info see www.campamerica.com.au

Please note: these dates are different to the CCUSA events
windsurfingsa.org.au/2010/01/02/summer-camp-program-in-america

CCUSA is the leader in Australia for the Summer Camp program in America. Sending 1400 Australians each year on this program alone, it’s very rare that someone does not know a friend or family member that’s done this program.

Although applications are open from October to March, now is the time to apply. CCUSA is very proud to be bringing to Australia approximately 35 Camp Directors to interview participants and offer jobs “On the Day”. You walk in and hopefully walk out knowing exactly where you’re going and when. With 95% of participants who go to these events obtaining a job, it’s a perfect opportunity!

We are looking at filling positions in a huge array of activities including (but not limited to);

• Waterfront: Lifeguards, Sailing, Swim Instruction, Windsurfing, Waterskiing
• Land Sports: Archery, Fitness Instructors, Golf, Gymnastics, Tennis, Skateboarding
• Outdoor Skills/Adventure: Backpacking, Camping, Horse Riding, Mt Biking, Rock climbing, Ropes Course.
• Performing Arts: Circus, Dance, Magic, Music, Theatre, Video Production.
• Arts & Crafts: Ceramics, Leather Work, Pottery, Screen Printing, Tie-Dying, Wood-work

The CCUSA Job Fairs are coming to the following capital cities on the dates and times below;

• Brisbane: Hilton Hotel, 190 Elizabeth St Brisbane City
  Wednesday, Jan 27, 2010. 6PM – 8PM
• Melbourne: Grand Hyatt Hotel 123 Collins St.
  Saturday, Jan 30, 2010. 11AM – 2PM
• Sydney: Hilton Hotel, 488 George St.
  Sunday, Jan 31, 2010. 12PM – 3PM
• Adelaide: Hotel Grand Chancellor, 65 Hindley St.
  Tuesday, Feb 02, 2010. 5:30PM – 7:30PM
• Perth: Parmelia Hilton,14 Mill St.
  Thursday, Feb 04, 2010. 6PM – 8PM

You need to have a completed application PRIOR to the day to be eligible for “VIP” entry to the Camp Directors.
Apply now at www.ccusa.com 
Job Fair Brochure 2010 (866kb PDF).

Bun-fight over Challenger of Record for the 33rd America’s Cup has been resolved in favour of The Golden Gate Yacht Club. For more info see www.sailing.org

Impressive pic though.. reeaaaly big boat – check the people on the outer hull.

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