Established in 1969, we’re the biggest international summer camp staff provider recruiting thousands of young people each year to work on hundreds of amazing summer camps all across the USA.
Our programme fee of £599 includes return flights to the USA, medical insurance, nine weeks food and accommodation, pocket money ($750 - $1,200), support from beginning to end plus much more.
There’s only one Camp America and that’s us. So make sure you travel with a company you can trust. We’re listed as an official J1 visa sponsor, we include medical insurance (because it’s so important), we take care of your flights (because we want to make it really easy for you) and our expert team are on hand for you every single step away.
The job description
a typical day on this gap project
At camp, every day is going to be different due to the uniqueness of the environment you're working in.
You will typically work in dual role as a Counsellor; teaching activities and looking after the campers. You will live in cabins with other staff and some campers.
Your day will involve teaching the activities that you have skills and experience in or taking your campers around to the different activities on camp and making sure they have a good time!
You will have some time off built into the day but it will be full on excitement and adventure from the moment you wake up until you sleep at night!
Would you be a good fit?
what makes you the ideal candidate
Aged at least 18+
Pass police, medical and visa checks.
What can we offer you?
why choose us for your gap year
Food & accommodation whilst on camp.
Insurance coverage for whole time in America.
Return flights to New York City.
Visa sponsorship and support.
24 hour assistance and support whilst in America.
Expert customer service from people who've worked at camp.
30 days travel in America after your camp has finished.
Amazing experience and skill development!
