The summer camp period usually closes sometime during the last two weeks of August. Counselors must plan to spend the full period in their camps. If one leaves early without full agreement with the ICEP and the camp, there will be a deduction from the travel allowance. The ICEP must be able to promise camp directors that counselors will continue their work in camp until the closing day when all counselors are free to leave. Bed time for campers depends, of course, on their age.
Teenagers retire somewhat later than younger children.
Normally, cabin counselors are expected to stay up with the children. Counselors are usually free after the children go to bed, and may gather for late coffee and discussions. In most camps counselors have five or six days of free time during the course of the summer, often one day each week except for the opening and closing weeks. On these days, international counselors often go with other counselors into nearby towns. In some cases this may be difficult due to transportation problems.