Work at a U.S. Summer Camp

Want to visit the United States? Looking for a way to travel and make money? There is no better way to do both than by joining the seasonal staff at a U.S. summer camp! Click the box below to apply now, or read on to learn more.

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Make Your Dream of Visiting the U.S. Possible

Program Details

This unique program offers you the opportunity to travel to the United States for a three month period between May and September where you will work at a U.S. summer camp as a camp counselor or a support staff member. After the program, you will have the ability to travel around the U.S. for up to 4 weeks!

Requirements & Eligibility

Program Eligibility:

This program is open to citizens of any country
Applicants do not need a U.S. visa to apply to the program. Successful applicants will be granted a J-1 visa
Applicants must be able to meet the financial requirements of the program, including paying all program fees and demonstrating a minimum bank account balance for visa issuance

Program Requirements:

Ability to speak and understand conversational English (B1)
Availability May - September
Age 18 - 25 (some flexibility for skilled workers)
Possess a skill or hobby relevant to the summer camp. Click here for a complete list of activities!
Must be personable, fun-loving, and interested in working with youth!

What's Included?

The program includes:

7 - 9 week paid work opportunity at U.S. summer camp as a camp counselor, or support staff
- Earn $2,000 USD or more depending on your level of experience!
J-1 visa valid for 11 - 13 weeks, allowing for 1 month of travel after camp
Meals and housing included while at camp
Complementary medical insurance
Transportation from U.S. airport to camp

Program Dates & Costs

Program Dates:

This program runs annually from May through August. Exact dates will vary based on your contract with the host camp. Availability for this entire period, particularly before an ability to begin before June 10th, will improve the likelihood of a successful placement.

Program Costs:

Program cost varies according to the applicant's country of origin. For European applicants, the program has a total cost of $500.00 USD. For Latin American applicants, the program has a total cost of $350.00
Payments are made in two installments. The first is a registration fee of $75.00, and the second is a program fee of $425.00 for European applicants or $275.00 for Latin American applicants.

Application Timeline:

We accept applications from August 1st to May 31st. Applications submitted during June and July will be reviewed when we reopen our application process in August.
Summer camps begin to hire staff as soon as September for work the following summer, so we encourage you to apply early!
In addition to helping you plan your summer, applying early will help ensure placement and will allow ample time for visa paperwork and appointment