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Welcome to Cape Cod!

Cape Cod is a beautiful and serene place with some of the most beautiful beaches anywhere in the world! For a bit of a visual, Cape Cod is shaped like and arm bent up at the elbow. The shoulder is called the Upper Cape. The bicep is Mid-Cape and the forearm and hand is the Lower CapeJ So if you are a naturalist there are many things for you to enjoy from the towns not being over industrialized to whale watching off the coast of Cape Cod led by an expert!!

If you decide to base your J1 in Cape Cod employers should be looking for seasonal staffJ BUT as it is an high profile holiday resort rents may be highL Also there will be a lot of competition so be sure to find accommodation and work as soon as possible!!!

General Information

Climate: Because of the influence of the Atlantic Ocean (Which the Irish are used to!) temperatures are typically a few degrees cooler in the summer! Average summer tempurates range from a low of 14 (°C)to a high of 28 (°C).

Culture: Cape Cod has been the home of the Wamponoag tribe of Native American people for many centuries. They survived off the sea and were accomplished farmers. The Natives eventually lost their lands through purchase of expropriation by the British colonists. Currently, there are no indian reservations on Cape Cod. Now the Island is made up of wealthy retired folk during the winter season and during the summer it is made up of tourists who want a beautiful get away!

Transportation: It is fairly simple to get around Cape Cod there is a public transportation network comprising buses operated by three different companies, a rail line, taxis and paratransit services. Also Cape Cod has a huge population of cycliest so it may be an idea to get a bike and cruise on all the bike paths they have! For more information check out: http://www.capecodtransit.org/

For general information on Cape Cod visit:

http://www.capecodtoday.com

http://www.capecodvisit.com

Jobs and Accomodation

As mentioned before Cape Cod is a huge tourist place in the summer so unfortunately that means loads of competition! Make sure your find a job and accommodation ahead of your arrive if at all possible!! Below are some links that are here to help you! The most popular area in Cape Cod for accomodation is Hyannis, Falmouth and Dennis Point. Provincetown is the most northerly town on the Cape and has a cool funky atmosphere.

Expect to pay $100-130 per week on accomodation. A very useful website is
http://capecod.craigslist.org/hsw/

Other accommodation / job links:

http://www.collegegrad.com/job/capecodsummerjobs.shtml
http://www.coolworks.com/massachusetts-jobs/
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=MARKET
http://capecod.craigslist.org/
http://www.capecodemployer.com/
http://capecod.citysearch.com/find/section/capecod/yellowpages.html
http://www.usahostels.org/cape/index.shtml
http://www.dennisseashores.com/
http://www.capejobs.com
http://www.capecodworks.com
http://www.allcapecod.com


Special events through out the summer!

Now since the summer time is when Cape Cod is booming there will be loads of activities to keep you busy! Some of them include Cape Cod Life Food and Wine Festival starting May 26th! The four day festival will showcase the region’s finest chefs and restuarants through a series of wine dinners and “cultural” happy hours! There are also loads of festivals through out the whole summer season this website has listings :
http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?module=pnBizDir&func=viewlinks&browse=&sort=468&offset=0.

Now ofcourse there are heaps more to do. Check out a few look at this website:
http://www.capecodtravelguide.com/cape-cod-events-calendar.php#may

Night Life in Cape Cod!

Summer night life in Cape Cod is fabulous! It’s a place with tourist and people like you who want an adventure so that is a guarentee for funJ Hot Spots would include The Beachcomber of Wellfleet great for a dance and to meet other people! If you are up for a little more diversity you should check out the Crown and Anchor!But over all here are a few sites that have more fun listings!

http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?browse=&func=viewlinks&module=pnBizDir&sort=6

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g185492-Activities-c20-Cape_Cod_Massachusetts.html

http://www.clickcapecod.com/content.asp?CatId=13

Things to see & do on your working holiday in Cape Cod!

Whale watching led by experts at Dolphin Fleet of Provincetown!

Monomoy Theatre! It is a great way to soend a summer evening! There is always lovely plays or comedys.

Cape Cod Celtic Festival

Summer Concerts every Sunday at the First Congregational Church

Be sure to visit Cape Cod’s famous IslandsJ Especially Nantucket! A very popular tourist place to see! From is beautiful scenery to the happening nightlife! Can’t go wrong with this Island!!!

That is a few but for more updates check out the following websites!
http://www.capecodtravel.com/attractions/calendar/
http://www.enjoyma.com/cape/events.asp


Important Info:

The Cape is a popular J1 destination, not fur just Irish students, but worldwide students, all applying for the same jobs as you. Be aware of this and try to pre-arrange a job before you arrive or early in the season

The above tips provided by Go4Less are intended as a guide only. Go4Less accepts no responsibility for any jobs or housing accepted by students through these resources.