Life at the Bay

"I came to Sugar Bay as a fresh young kid at 19, I had to grow up very quickly and camp was the right place to be because it taught me responsibility. I also gained skill sets that would help me in my future endeavours." Working as a radio host on 5fm on the afternoon drive (weekdays 3-6pm) and presenting a T.V game show, Msizi James explains how his time at Sugar Bay has helped in growing his character and preparing him for his career. We caught up with Msizi, popularly known as TGIF, on his humble beginnings at the Bay and how he had a hand in the building of the climbing wall at Sugar Bay. 1. What's the craziest, messiest, most mind-boggling thing have you have ever done or been done to you at the Bay? "The messiest thing that ever happened at the bay always involved special loans and a legendary counselor named Chana. If it was your birthday, he would make you a toxic cocktail of whatever was around and you had to drink it to get the (staff) part...

At Sugar Bay, we offer youngsters the opportunity to join our active and friendly child-loving team, by participation in our CIT (Counselor in Training) Course. The training is professionally led by Sugar Bay Director; Zoe Ellender, Head Counselor; Chaplin, Head Lifeguard; Watson and Emergency First Response Instructor; Macadamia.    The trainees spend two weeks at camp participating in intense training which includes a series of practical and theoretical challenges. Here are some of the scheduled activities for the counselors in training:    Programming Manual Discussion and Test Upon arrival, a Programming Manual is given to trainees. This manual covers subjects such as; how camp runs, how to be a good counselor and what is expected of camp counselors, the hierarchy of the staff at camp, etc. An informative discussion is held about the Programming Manual, and trainees are tested on the knowledge gained from it. Swim Test and Rainy Day...

Over the past few years, we’ve been noticing a significant decrease in the number of female applicants who sign up to become camp counselors.    Many young ladies feel as if they cannot advance if they do not begin studying right away, and often end up disappointed after a year or two, when they realize that they stepped into the wrong career path.    At Sugar Bay, we believe that high-school graduates should take time out to discover themselves if they are unsure of what career path to choose. This is why we recommend that you join the Sugar Bay family during your gap year and train to become a camp counselor.    Find out the benefits you can reap from working as a camp counselor at Sugar Bay below: Counselor-in-training (CIT) Course: When you sign up for our CIT course, you will be in line to receive accredited qualifications that will be useful within the camp environment, including international camps, as well as outside of the cam...

Making a career choice at the age of seventeen and committing to it for a lifetime is a pivotal decision that comes with a lot of pressure. However, times have evolved and we are no longer restricted to working one specific profession for the rest of our career. During a staff training meeting held at Sugar Bay Resort, young adults were given a career guiding lecture by the Director, Zoe Ellender, who said, “Unlike in the past, you no longer have to serve in one position at one company until you retire and get yourself a golden watch for your services. These days, you are allowed to change your career choice as many times as you want to. The diversity in occupation allows for a variation in skills, which plays a significant role in creating outstanding résumés.”   Her encouraging discussion with the youngsters opened their minds to realize that it really is okay to make the wrong decisions and start over, as nothing goes to waste. She also explained the importance of takin...

Not all people were made to sit behind a desk, in front of a computer screen all day. Some people actually prefer being hands on in a casual and dynamic environment. For these non-corporate souls, one of the most suited job options would be to work as a camp counselor. A camp counselor is usually an adult supervisor assigned to a group of campers at a holiday camp. The roles of a camp counselor include leadership, supervision, and ensuring campers' well-being, as well as making their camp experience as fun and rewarding as possible.    Besides allowing people to earn an income in a casual and fun environment, there are many other long-term benefits that being a camp counselor has to offer.    Here are five benefits of working as a camp counselor:    1. You gain and improve on leadership skills   Camp counselors are always leading; physically, in day-to-day activities, and mentally, through strategies implemented to ensure the smooth ru...