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How to Be a Camp Counselor in 10 Easy Steps
Secret Diary of a Camp Counselor author Lucy Harper gives us the lowdown. She reckons it's one of the best things you can do with your long university summers...
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Elephant Care in Thailand
Work up close with elephants rescued from a life of abuse, live on site at a beautiful wildlife centre in rural Thailand. This project can be combined with our Wildlife Rescue project.
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