In some cases this may be difficult due to transportation problems. Most camps are located far from large cities. In some cases the camp make some arrangements for international counselors to visit families in nearby communities. Ordinarily there is very little free time on days the counselor is on duty. Although the programs usually not very strenuous, the counselor is responsible for his or her group all through the day and evening.
Most camps also have a no smoking policy.
Please think creatively. Short stories, jokes, coins, stamps, maps, photographs, color slides for use with a projector, games, costumes, etc.